Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Fight For The Compensation You Deserve
Motorcycle accidents in the Mohawk Valley can drastically alter your life. Now, with an unfortunate accident on Route 29 or 29A, you have the pressure of hospital bills, lost income and confrontational adjusters on top of everything else.
Our personal injury team at Abdella & Sise LLP has fought for riders in Fulton and Montgomery County since 1937. Our experienced attorneys – with a combined total of over 104 years of experience in New York strive to ensure you get the medical and monetary compensation you deserve after an accident.
Establishing Liability In Motorcycle Crashes
To recover fair compensation, it is important to establish fault. Insurance companies will often attempt to pin fault on the motorcyclist and cite excessive speed. Our local team will examine each aspect of your case to build liability – even the everyday lane change collision with a blind spot by another driver.
Our attorneys will manage your claim while you recover. Here are some common questions:
How does comparative negligence affect my motorcycle accident claim?
New York state follows a pure comparative fault rule, which proportionally reduces your recoverable damages by your percentage of fault. Additionally, because New York Insurance Law § 5102(f) excludes motorcycles from No-Fault insurance limits, injured riders can seek full recovery for first-dollar economic losses and pain and suffering without having to satisfy a statutory ‘serious injury’ threshold.
What should I do immediately after a motorcycle crash to protect my legal rights?
Get medical attention for road rash and other injuries. Document the scene and identify witnesses. Then, hire motorcycle accident lawyers first.
Can I still recover damages if I was not wearing a helmet during the accident?
In New York, not wearing a required helmet can serve as a defense that a defendant may use to claim that the plaintiff did not take steps to minimize their damages. This defense can only reduce damages related to head, neck, or brain injuries that could have been prevented or lessened by wearing a helmet. It cannot be used to reduce damages for other types of bodily injuries.
Contact Abdella & Sise LLP Today
If you need a motorcycle injury compensation attorney, Abdella & Sise LLP can protect your rights. Call us at 518-620-3400 or submit your information to request an online form for a complimentary consultation to discuss your case today.