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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers New Jersey

About New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Laws

Whether you have suffered a relatively minor personal injury, a catastrophic one, or the tragic loss of a loved one in a motorcycle collision, it is crucial that you know your rights. The law includes a number of statutes that define the rights of accident victims, and you may be entitled to damages for your injuries, pain, and suffering under these laws. At Proner & Proner, our motorcycle accident lawyers are well-versed in New Jersey motorcycle laws, and we can help you understand how these laws impact your claim. Our intimate familiarity with state law and our years of combined experience handling motorcycle accident cases allow us to provide exceptional representation at every stage of the legal process. When you secure the services of our team, we will work diligently to help you understand your rights and obtain the compensation you deserve.

Motorcycle Accident Laws and Victims' Rights

Motorcycle accident law includes a number of statutes pertaining to the rights of crash victims, including the filing of a motorcycle accident claim, the determination of fault, and additional issues. The crux of the law is the legal concept of liability: who can be held responsible for an injury. When an injured motorcyclist can prove that another party’s negligence caused the motorcycle accident, the responsible party can be held liable and made to pay damages for the motorcyclist’s injuries. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, liable parties may include the designer, manufacturer, or distributor of the victim’s motorcycle, the motorist with whom the victim collided, and even the injured motorcyclist himself or herself.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle collision, contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation with one of our motorcycle accident lawyers. We welcome clients from throughout New Jersey.

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State Motorcycle Accident Laws

Motorcycle accident laws in New Jersey include:

Helmet Laws

New Jersey motorcycle accident statistics underscore the role of wearing a helmet in preventing or minimizing catastrophic injury and even wrongful death. The state of New Jersey has a universal helmet law, which requires that all motorcyclists wear a helmet while riding. This law distinguishes New Jersey from states that require only motorcyclists under a certain age to wear helmets as well as states that do not require any motorcyclists to wear helmets.

Other Pertinent Personal Injury Laws

If you have been injured in a crash, state personal injury laws will affect your potential motorcycle accident claim. Personal injury laws in New Jersey include:

Statute of limitations – The statute of limitations, or time limit, for filing a personal injury lawsuit in New Jersey is two years. If product liability is involved (i.e., a dangerous or defective product caused the motorcycle accident), the statute of limitations is two years. Motorcyclists may sue for property damage (i.e., physical damage to the motorcycle) within six years of the accident.

Contributory negligence – If a motorcycle accident victim is partially responsible for his or her injuries, this is called contributory negligence. The victim may still obtain damages in proportion to his or her degree of negligence unless he or she is more than 50 percent liable, in which case he or she may not obtain damages.

Contribution among tortfeasors – New Jersey law allows defendants (tortfeasors) who are made to pay more than their proportion of damages to sue other defendants for repayment of the excess. This doctrine is known as contribution among tortfeasors.

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The Importance of Hiring a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you believe you have grounds for seeking damages for a motorcycle crash injury, it is crucial that you secure the services of a practiced motorcycle accident lawyer. Only an attorney with a background in this branch of personal injury law can provide the caliber of legal representation necessary to bringing your case to a favorable resolution. Proner & Proner is known among motorcycle accident law firms throughout the nation for our track record of successful case resolutions. Our dedication to asserting the rights of bikers – and our compassion for motorcycle accident victims – makes us the law firm of choice for injured motorcyclists seeking the best legal counsel available.

Contact Proner & Proner

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a motorcycle crash, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a free consultation or learn more about motorcycle accident laws. Our lawyers serve clients throughout New Jersey.














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