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A sudden collision can leave you with painful injuries, a totaled bike, and more questions than you can count. You need an attorney who can investigate what happened, explain your legal options in plain language, and pursue the compensation the law allows. If you’re unsure where to start, the New York City motorcycle accident lawyers with Lipsig, Shapey, Moverman, Freund & Wisell, PLLC, are ready to talk through the details and map out the next steps.
Call 212-285-3300 or reach out online to set up your free consultation. We’re ready to help.
Why Motorcycle Wrecks Happen in the City
Most cases trace back to driver error. Common patterns include left-turn impacts at intersections, drivers merging or changing lanes without checking blind spots, sudden door openings from parked cars, and loss of control caused by broken pavement or other hazards. Speeding, distraction, and impairment also appear repeatedly in the records. However your crash unfolded, the job is the same: gather evidence quickly and build a clear picture of fault.
What Your NYC Motorcycle Accident Attorney Must Prove
In most claims, your lawyer obtains compensation by proving negligence: the driver owed you a duty to use reasonable care and breached that duty (for example, by failing to yield or driving while distracted). Your New York City motorcycle accident attorney must also show that the driver’s negligence caused injuries that led to losses like medical bills, time away from work, and pain and suffering.
We gather that proof by obtaining the following:
- Accident scene photos and video
- Vehicle damage
- Black-box or telematics data, when available
- Witness statements
- Medical documentation that ties your injuries to the crash
Once we do all the above, your chances of getting what you deserve dramatically increase.
Protect Yourself and Your Motorcycle Crash Case
Safety comes first. Get medical attention right away, even if symptoms seem minor; delayed pain is common with road rash, soft-tissue injuries, and concussions. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurers before you understand your rights. Bring us everything you have – photos, repair estimates, hospital discharge papers – so we can start the investigation while the evidence is fresh.
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle cases often involve orthopedic fractures, shoulder and knee damage, significant skin and soft-tissue injuries, and head or spinal trauma. Case value depends on many factors, including the severity and duration of your medical treatment and how clearly the proof shows the other party was at fault.
How We Build Your Claim
We act quickly to lock down liability. For example, we secure camera footage from nearby buildings or transit and look for witnesses. Our New York City motorcycle accident lawyers also work with qualified experts when accident reconstruction or biomechanical analysis will help.
We will track your medical progress, organize the records, and present the claim in a way that makes damages unmistakably clear. If the insurer won’t make a fair offer, we’ll be prepared to file suit and take the case to court.
Talk to a Lawyer Who Handles NYC Motorcycle Cases Every Day
Use our online form or call 212-285-3300 to request a free, confidential review. We’ll answer your questions, outline a strategy that fits your situation, and start protecting your claim from day one. When you’re ready, our team is here to help.