Motorcycles constitute only about three percent of all registered vehicles, and yet they account for 14% of all fatalities in motor vehicle accidents, according to the National Safety Council. While some of this can be attributed to the inherent dangers of riding a motorcycle itself, it is also the result of negligent drivers who fail to exercise due caution around motorcycles. As a result, victims of a motorcycle crash are disproportionately likely to suffer severe injury or death in an auto accident.
Unfortunately, motorcyclists often face an unfair stereotype blaming them for the accidents they suffer. However, motorcycle crashes are often the result of negligent drivers, who engage in all manner of risky driving behaviors that can dramatically increase the risk and severity of an accident. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Changing lanes or turning without signaling
- Brake checking
- Distracted driving (including texting and driving)
- Aggressive driving / road rage
- Failing to adequately maintain their vehicle
- Failing to account for poor road conditions
- Failing to give the right of way
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle crash, you should contact the personal injury lawyers at Fox Law Firm, PLLC. Our experienced attorneys have over forty years experience in representing injured bicyclists and their families and have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for them from negligent motorists and their insurance companies.
Contact the experienced Motorcycle Crash Attorneys at Fox Law Firm PLLC for a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle crash caused by a negligent or distracted driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. However, you need to act quickly and wisely to protect your legal rights and maximize your recovery. Here are steps you should take after a bicycle crash:
- Call 911 and report the accident. Get medical attention for your injuries as soon as possible.
- Get the contact and insurance information of the driver who hit you. Also get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses who saw the crash.
- Take photos of the scene of the accident, your injuries, your motorcycle, and the vehicle that hit you.
- Do not admit fault or apologize to anyone. Do not give any statements to the driver’s insurance company without consulting a lawyer first.
- Contact the motorcycle crash lawyers at Fox Law Firm as soon as possible. We will thoroughly investigate the crash, gather all available evidence and prepare your case to maximize your recovery.
At Fox Law Firm, we have over forty years of experience in representing injured motorcyclists and their families in Suffolk County, New York. We know how to handle complex motorcycle crash cases and how to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us fight for your rights.
