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Manhattan Motorcycle Accident Information
This article will go over some basic Manhattan NY motorcycle accident statistics and answer frequently asked questions you may have about this type of motor vehicle collision.
New York Motorcycle Crash Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 184 motorcyclists died in New York in 2008. Over the past several years, there has been an increase in the number of bike related fatalities. In 2005, the NHTSA reported only 162 fatalities.
Contributing Factors to Motorcycle Crashes
Obviously, every accident has its own unique fingerprint, so to speak. But analysis reveals common factors among many crashes. First, motorists who drive negligently or carelessly - by going way over the speed limit, driving under the influence of alcohol, or driving while speaking on their cell phones, for instance -- put everyone else on New York roads at greater risk. Second, motorcyclists who drive at certain more dangerous times - at night, on holiday weekends, etc - find themselves at higher risk for injury. Unmarked road construction, poor signage, malfunctioning motorcycle parts, oil slicks on the road, and driver blindness to motorcycles on the road can all cause or contribute to injury crashes.
The Nature of the Damage
Grizzly Manhattan intersection accidents involving motorcycles can result in traumatic brain injury, paralysis, and even death. But even so-called inconvenience injuries, like whiplash, can exact a heavy toll. For instance, a biker who gets rear ended by a driver talking on her cell phone may severely twist his knee and be unable to walk for months. He will have to pay for medical costs and rehabilitation. Plus, he will have to invest a lot of time and energy dealing with the secondary and tertiary consequences of his injury -- such as being unable to attend social functions. In other words, the specific medical costs may just be the tip of the iceberg.
Collecting Compensation for Your Manhattan, NY Motorcycle Accident
Assuming you have a case, you may be able to hold any number of parties liable, including: your insurance company, the driver who hit you, that driver's insurance company, the municipal body responsible for maintaining safe road conditions, and the designer or manufacturer of your bike.
Getting Legal Help Now
For thorough and immediate assistance with your legal questions concerning your Manhattan, NY motorcycle accident, connect today with the esteemed and experienced Manhattan motorcycle crash attorneys here at Wingate Russotti & Shapiro LLP. Explore more about our track record at www.wrslaw.com, or phone us right now at 1-212-222-4336 to get a free and confidential consultation.