Motorcycle Accident Attorney in The Bronx

A motorcycle accident can change your life in a few seconds. Motorcycle accidents can leave you with extreme physical pain and even a permanent disability. Being thrown from a bike is always a possibility in an accident, and it can be deadly for a motorcyclist. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that you are 26 times more likely to die on a motorcycle than as the occupant of a passenger vehicle. Some of the injuries common in motorcycle accidents include,

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Contusions and bruises
• Blunt force trauma and crushing injuries
• Burn injuries
• Degloving injuries
• Amputation injuries
• Road rash injuries

Unfortunately, fatalities can also occur in a motorcycle accident. If you’re loved one suffers fatal injuries in a motorcycle collision, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Some common causes of Bronx motorcycle accidents include,

• Unsafe lane changes
• Car doors opening
• Drivers or motorcycle operators under the influence.
• Distracted drivers
• Speeding/operating too fast for conditions
• Splitting lanes
• Failing to signal
• Sudden stops
• Inexperienced motorcycle operators
• Left-turn accidents

Motorcyclists are subject to many of the same dangers on the road as passenger vehicles, but they are often dealing with additional concerns. Potholes and debris in the road that would not affect a passenger vehicle can be deadly for a motorcyclist.

Determining who is liable for an accident isn’t always simple or straightforward. Sometimes, liability is only determined after a thorough investigation and close examination of the accident report and available evidence.

Parties that may be potentially liable for a Bronx motorcycle accident include:

• Other motorcyclists
• Drivers of passenger vehicles
• Companies that employed negligent drivers
• Transit drivers and their employers (transit companies)
• Truck drivers and their employers (trucking companies)
• Government agencies
• Manufacturers or retailers of defective motorcycles.

After an accident, a reputable Bronx motorcycle accident lawyer can help determine who is at fault. At Morgan & Morgan, we can work to determine what happened and identify who is at fault or shares blame. Once we understand who is liable, we can pursue compensation from anyone who caused your injuries or loved one’s death.

Morgan & Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm, and we have a proven track record of success. We have recovered over $20 billion in damages for our clients and can work to help ensure you receive full and fair compensation. We have more than 35 years of experience fighting for the legal rights of our clients. If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident, contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.