Proner & Proner Law Blog

The road can be a very scary place what with some 6 million accidents occurring on our nation's highways every year. There are many contributing factors for these automobile collisions, with the primary catalysts being drunk, drowsy or distracted driving as well as good old mother nature. In regards to commercial vehicles, there can be a variety of reasons why truck accidents occur as well.

I love bikers but sometimes they talk a lot of BS. Many times they contact my law office with myths they have heard that they swear is gospel. In this article I will address some common myths.

Motorcycles have always been a popular mode of transport in America for both work and play. Here we outline America's favorite brands of bikes and their sales each year.

You're standing on a street corner minding your own business when you witness a horrific car crash. You pull your cell phone out and immediately dial 911, hanging around to see if everyone is okay. After the smoke clears however, you may find that your responsibilities as an auto accident witness may not end there. Auto accident laws often vary from state to state, but in many instances, witnesses may be obligated by law to testify in court, especially if they are subpoenaed.

While the popularity of hybrid automobiles has increase dramatically this last decades, development in eco-friendly motorcycles have been largely under the radar.

Helmet laws vary from state to state but in New York and surrounding cities, you are required by law to wear protective head gear while operating a motorcycle. Sadly, it is for this very reason that bikers who have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident where they were not wearing a helmet do not file a claim. These types of accident victims believe that they won't be awarded compensation because they were breaking the law by not wearing a helmet in the first place.

There are certain motorcycle accident cases where the victim may not have been operating their bike legally, as in with a valid motorcycle license. In this regards, tort laws can vary from state to state when it comes to providing compensation for personal injury. In New York City and surrounding areas, motorcyclists are required by law to wear a helmet, have liability insurance and acquire a Class M or MJ driver license.