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Should I Accept the First Motorcycle Injury Settlement Offer from the Insurance Company or Consult a Lawyer First?

Getting the Settlement You Deserve for Your NYC Motorcycle Accident Claim

Not everyone is aware of it, but an insurance company’s first settlement claim is often much lower than they are actually willing to pay. It may seem easier to just take what they offer for your NY motorcycle accident claim, but it can result in less than you need, especially regarding future pain, suffering, and expenses related to the accident.

If you are seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in New York City, Queens, Brooklyn, or the Bronx, having the right legal defense is crucial for getting a settlement amount that is truly fair. Call Proner & Proner in NYC today or contact us online for a free consultation on how much your New York motorcycle accident case is really worth.

NY Statute of Limitations for Motorcycle Accident Injury Cases

Although you won’t have forever, there is still a reasonable amount of time to file a motorcycle accident injury claim in NY. In New York state, an individual has three years from the accident date to file, which means you don’t have to rush too much when preparing a case and getting legal advice. As long as you hire the right lawyers, such as those at Proner & Proner in NYC, three years should be more than enough time to file.

NYC Insurance Companies Are Not Your Friends

With the above in mind, you should not feel pressured to accept the first offer you get from the insurance company unless you truly believe it is more than enough and don’t want to go through the added effort. It is important to note, however, that many motorcycle accident victims can get a far greater amount with legal and professional support than they could get on their own… and for obvious reasons. Insurance companies are not your friends. They don’t want to pay you a dime, let alone thousands of dollars to cover your injuries and time out of work after a New York City motorcycle accident. They have very skilled lawyers of their own and will gather opposing evidence and attempt to find any loophole they can to get out of compensating you.

Securing New York Attorney Representation as the First Step for Your NY Motorcycle Accident Claim

With the complicated process of gathering evidence and having a legal battle with insurance companies, many NYC motorcycle accident victims don’t find it very appealing to fight for more money. This can make taking whatever the insurance company offers you at first very appealing. Do not let the complexity of the negotiation and legal process deter you, and do not let the aggressive insurance companies pressure you. The experienced attorneys at Proner & Proner in New York City are just as aggressive for our clients, and we have the knowledge and ability necessary to handle the overwhelming complexity of these types of cases. We can get you the compensation you deserve for your motorcycle accident injuries, and we can make insurance companies dish out the fair amount they desperately try to reduce.

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Motorcycle Accident Verdicts & Settlements

We understand motorcyclists because we ride. And we understand that when things go wrong on a motorcycle, often it’s not the motorcyclist’s fault. Here are some of our successes in getting compensation for riders.

$1,100,000.00
Female, 35: Motorcyclist hit by oncoming traffic
Our client was riding on the back of a motorcycle going south when the defendant heading north made a left hand turn in front of the client, causing the accident.
Injuries: Fractured left leg which required surgery
$1,400,000.00
Male, 47: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
Our client was hit by a car pulling into the roadway.
Injuries: Two broken legs
$930,000.00
Male, 52: Wrongful death
Our client was killed in an intersection accident.
Injuries: Wrongful death
$930,000.00
Male, 23: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
Our client was hit by a right turning car.
Injuries: Broken wrist
$900,000.00
Male: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
The defendant made a left turn into the path of our client, who was riding a motorcycle
Injuries: Broken ankle
$821,000.00
Male, 36: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
The defendant’s vehicle collided with our client’s motorcycle.
Injuries: Surgery to the client’s leg, 20 stitches on his right foot
$325,000.00
Male, 48: Motorcyclist loss of control
Our client was driving his motorcycle on the BQE and crashed into a HOV lane divider that did not have adequate warnings in front of it.
Injuries: Intracranial skull fracture; multiple facial fractures, multiple rib fractures
$280,000.00
Male, 32: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
Our client was riding his motorcycle when he was cut off by a car making a left hand turn.
Injuries: Fractured right ankle, road rash
$250,000.00
Female, 40: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
Our client was on a motorcycle, about to overtake legally, when a car made a U-turn and stuck the client.
Injuries: Mild traumatic brain injury, compression fracture in spine, permanent scarring
$250,000.00
Male, 26: Motorcyclist loss of control
Our client was on his motorcycle where he went over a metal plate which had dirt and gravel on it - causing his bike to slip out from under him.
Injuries: Fractured left ankle requiring surgery
$250,000.00
Male, 24: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
Our client was going straight on through a green light on his motorcycle when he was struck by a car coming from the opposite side making a left turn.
Injuries: Fractured right femur, ruptured testicle that had to be removed
$200,000.00
Male, 34: Motorcyclist hit by vehicle
Our client was side swiped by 81-year-old defendant driver.
Injuries: Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
$100,000.00
Male, 24: Motorcyclist loss of control
Our client laid down his motorcycle after he claimed the car being driven by the defendant went through a stop sign.
Injuries: Shoulder injury

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Road Rage Incident

Mitchell Proner spoke in support of NYC motorcycle riders and called on NY lawmakers and police not to overreact to a highly publicized road rage incident or to let that incident cast all motorcyclists in a bad light.

Hit and Run

Attorney Mitchell Proner was on hand when the motorist accused of hitting a female jogger on a road in Central Islip appeared in a New York courtroom to answer charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

Ferry Disaster

Attorney Mitchell Proner, an expert on maritime law, spoke about the similarities between the Costa Concordia ferry disaster and the recent Indonesian ferry accident that killed at least 24 people.

Mitchell Proner is an amazing and very experienced trial lawyer, who takes care of his clients. He represented me in a car accident case, kept me very informed during the lengthy legal process and got me the settlement that I expected. His friendly office staff was always willing to assist and answer any questions I had. I recommend Mitchell Proner to all my friends and family!

Besides being well versed and very knowledgeable about all aspects of my case it was simply a pleasure dealing with Mr. Proner and his colleagues at Proner and Proner. In a time of hardship Mr. Proner and the staff at Proner and Proner made it very easy for us to cope with all of the legal processes which we are not accustom to. I couldn't recommend a better group of people let alone an attorney as Mitchell Proner and the staff at Proner and Proner. Thank you again for all of your assistance.

Awesome experience, excellent service, very professional and fast resolving my case. My number one attorney - definitely recommended more than once. Thank you!