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January 18, 2021

Finding your way around town in a motorcycle poses more risk to your wellbeing and your life. Due to the recklessness of some drivers in New York, motorcyclists are usually at the receiving end of an accident. Some of these occurrences end up being fatal. Crash statistics have shown that motorcycle accidents are the cause of more than 166 deaths in New York every year.

While controlling the rate of motorcycle accidents might seem difficult, compensations to affected persons can be provided. It’s within the right of every New Yorker to demand injury compensation if he/she is a victim of a motorcycle accident. If the individual dies because of the accident, family members of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim to get compensated for their loss.

If you’re still new to the way motorcycle accidents are adjudged in New York, don’t fret. You will have a better understanding by reading further below;

Motorcycle Accident Laws in New York

  • The “No-Fault” Law

Under Article 51 of the New York insurance law, insurance companies are mandated to cover the costs of vehicle-related accidents regardless of who caused it. This law was put in place to hasten the coverage of medical and repair bills due to the long periods legal processes might take when determining the party at fault. The major downside is that this law doesn’t apply to motorcyclists. However, exemption of motorcycle accidents can’t stop you from seeking compensation from the other driver involved. It’s advisable to get a hold of as much information and evidence from the scene as you can. Then, with the help of a motorcycle injury lawyer, you can file a lawsuit and get reimbursed for your damages.

  • Lawsuit Validity Period

A state law’s “statute of limitations” helps to set a time at which an individual is within his/her right to file a lawsuit against an offender. For a victim of a motorcycle accident, it gives them a particular time limit right from when the accident occurred to start court proceedings. In New York, the statute of limitations is set to three years. In the case of fatal accidents, the limit is shortened to two years for the family members of the deceased.

  • Accountability

In New York, the responsibility of a motorcycle accident can be turned towards more than one individual. Also, the cost of damages of such an accident will be covered by the driver if he/she is found violating traffic rules such as running a red light or neglecting the motorcyclist’s presence on the road. The government isn’t exempt from this law either, as you can file a lawsuit if the accident is due to potholes or lack of road laws. If the accident is caused by a faulty part in the motorcycle, then you can sue for damages from the manufacturer of the motorcycle. As long as you have reliable evidence to back up your claim, you should stand a chance of getting compensated.

If you need capable lawyers to handle your injury lawsuits, look no further than Michael D. Ribowsky’s Law Office. We are ever ready to get you the justice you deserve. Contact us at 109-12 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418 (718) 846-2081 https://www.mrinjurylawyerny.com/

 

 

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