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New York City Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Manhattan

Though New York City streets are notoriously narrow and hectic, many people still choose to ride motorcycles here. Some ride motorcycles on an everyday basis as their main form of transportation while others consider it more of a hobby. Regardless, motorcycles are just as dangerous as they are loved. Unfortunately, they don’t offer the same protection a car does and their drivers are often the ones who are most injured in an accident. Most motorcycle accidents are the result of another driver not paying attention to the road. After a motorcycle accident, it is important to work with a team of lawyers you can trust to advocate for you aggressively and effectively. Swerling Law is prepared to be an advocate on your side throughout each step of your injury case. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact Swerling Law today to schedule a consultation.

Personal Injury Protection for Motorcyclists

New York City utilizes a form of no-fault insurance called Personal Injury Protection. In most situations, this insurance would cover your expenses after an accident, no matter whose fault the accident was. However, PIP insurance is not extended to motorcyclists in NY, so many of these individuals purchase separate insurance.

The Impact of a Motorcycle Accident

When an individual is involved in a motorcycle accident, there is a strong chance of serious injury. Motorcycles expose a driver to anything that may hit them without any protection other than a helmet and the clothes on the driver’s back. Therefore, the injuries that a motorcyclist would sustain in an accident are often much more serious than those sustained in another type of motor vehicle accident. If you are injured in an accident, you may be facing high medical bills from costly surgeries and rehabilitation, lost wages, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Compensation for Your Injuries

If you choose to bring a lawsuit in your accident case, there are two types of damages that you may be able to recover. Economic damages exist to reimburse an injured driver for any medical expenses and other out-of-pocket costs incurred because of the accident. This can include not only the cost of surgeries, medication, and rehabilitation, but also lost wages and the cost of having to hire outside help to assist with taking care of yourself or of your home. Noneconomic damages include the loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, and more.

Contact an experienced NYC injury attorney

Swerling Law recognizes the enormous impacts that being injured in a motorcycle accident can have on a person. Our firm is ready to take on your case and provide you with quality legal representation when you need it most. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact Swerling Law today to schedule a consultation.

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Settlement to a barista who slipped and fell on a defective stairwell while working for Starbucks who sustained back injuries requiring multiple surgeries in 2012.

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Settlement to a woman who was assaulted and sustained back/hip injuries in 2015.

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