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Bronx Motorcycle Crash Lawyers
Bronx Motorcycle Accident Information
Motorcycle accidents often cause serious injuries because of the little protection motorcycles provide as opposed to other passenger vehicles. It only takes a moment of inattention for a driver to overlook a motorcyclist and cause a serious accident. Injured New York motorcycle riders should consult with a Bronx personal injury attorney to discuss their legal options.
There are many factors that can lead to a Bronx motorcycle accident. Every year the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles conducts a motorcycle accident study. Here are some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents, according to the DMV's study:
- Alcohol - Alcohol played a factor in 183 motorcycle accidents in New York in 2008. The study states 16 people were killed and 151 people were injured in New York when the motorcyclists or the other drivers involved were driving with an illegal blood alcohol content.
- Auto Defect - Faulty brakes and defective tires can cause dangerous motorcycle crashes. At least 247 New York motorcycle accidents were caused by vehicle defects in 2008.
- Distracted Driving - Inattentive and distracted drivers often overlook motorcyclists because of their smaller size. There were 24 fatalities and 599 injuries involving distracted drivers and motorcycles in New York City in 2008.
- Failure to yield the right-of-way - Even minor collisions at an intersection can lead to serious injuries when a motorcycle is involved. According to the study, 39 motorcyclists were killed in 2008 when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way.
Motorcyclists are not, however, always the victims in these accidents. Excessive speeding, inexperience and improper lane changes on the part of a motorcyclist can cause motorcycle collisions as well. An experienced Bronx motorcycle accident attorney will work with investigators to help assess fault and liability in such cases.
According to New York State law it "shall be unlawful for any person to operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he wears a protective helmet." Helmets can make a substantial difference in preventing brain trauma. But there are also many accidents where a motorcycle rider can be catastrophically injured or killed even if he or she is helmeted. Brain trauma, catastrophic injuries and broken bones are typical consequences of a serious Bronx motorcycle accident. Victims of injury accidents may face substantial medical expenses and time away from work, not to mention pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Bronx motorcycle accident, please get in touch with an experienced and skilled Bronx motorcycle accident lawyer, who will thoroughly investigate the case and ensure that the negligent parties are held liable for their actions. Call us today at 212-986-7353 to find out how to schedule your no-cost consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation.
