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What to Do After a New York Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents in New York can cause significant harm to injured riders, including potentially catastrophic injuries. In the worst cases, a serious motorcycle crash can even put the rider at risk of death. That is why it is imperative that you take appropriate actions after being involved in a motorcycle accident in New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx in New York.

Step 1: Get to Safety and Seek Immediate Medical Attention at a New York City Medical Facility

In the moments after a motorcycle accident, you may be wondering what steps to take to handle it the best way you can. Proner & Proner suggests first getting to a safe area on the side of the road. If you have any serious medical injuries, it is also crucially important that you seek immediate medical attention. From there, you can follow these other steps and then consult an NYC accident lawyer like Mitchell Proner for further assistance. If you are safe and ready for the next steps, call us at our New York City office or send us a message now.

Step 2: File a Police Report with the NYPD

In New York state, you are legally required to file a police report as soon as possible after you are involved in a motorcycle accident. If you are safely off the road and only experiencing minor injuries, you should call the police right away. If you are not incapacitated but are injured and on the way to a medical facility, you should call the police or get a loved one to do so. Even if others call and report the incident before you are able to, you should still contact your local police department after being medically treated. The police are an important authoritative figure that can help you gather evidence you need for your case.

Step 3: Gather Evidence of Your NYC Motorcycle Accident and Take Down the Information of Witnesses and Other Motorists

Being able to prove the liability of the other party after a motorcycle accident is often the difference between getting the settlement you deserve and the insurance company limiting their payout to you. If you don’t need immediate medical attention after your NYC motorcycle accident, it is beneficial to make efforts to gather that evidence.

Consider gathering the following types of evidence for your NYC motorcycle crash case:

Pictures of both motor vehicles at many angles, especially point of contact.
Pictures of license plates and the scene of the accident.
Write down the other party’s contact and insurance information.
Gather witness testimonies.
Draw a model of the accident location and scenario while fresh in your mind.

Step 4: Contact a New York City Personal Injury Attorney for Advisement on the Next Steps in Your NY Motorcycle Accident Claim

Before contacting the insurance company or even considering their first settlement offer, it is very important that you get legal counsel about your motorcycle accident and injury situation from a professional NYC lawyer. You should only file a claim or talk with the other party’s insurance AFTER you have prepared yourself properly by learning what your options are through Proner & Proner in New York City. With Proner & Proner providing free consultations for NYC motorcycle accident cases, there is no reason not to speak with a member of the legal team here.

Step 5: Tips to Increase Your NYC Motorcycle Accident Claim Settlement Amount

Insurance companies often go out of their way with their powerful attorneys to try to limit the money you deserve for a New York motorcycle accident. We have a few tips that you should consider when dealing with the aftermath of your NYC motorcycle accident in order to increase your chances of a successful claim outcome and a fair money amount. The more prepared you are, the better your chances of an optimal outcome.

Make seeking medical attention a priority: Insurance companies can avoid coverage by arguing that the condition you are in is due to your own negligence and failure to get necessary medical attention after the motorcycle accident.
Follow up with doctors and follow all medical advice and treatment steps: Keep up with all medical appointments and follow the doctor’s advice.
Don’t let the insurance company take your vehicle away: In total loss situations, insurance companies usually take the vehicle away for their own inspections. Get your own inspection first, as this can result in a loss of evidence for your case or a corrupt inspection.
Document everything and keep a journal: The more evidence and detail you can provide, the stronger your case will be. You can also show your day-to-day pain and suffering, which can be increase your compensation in a New York City motorcycle accident claim.
Avoid giving recorded statements to the other party’s insurance company.
Avoid discussing the accident on social media sites.

Make Proner & Proner Your Legal Support for Your NYC Motorcycle Accident Claim

A traumatic situation such as a motorcycle crash can leave the victim’s mind hazy. Many victims are not sure of the best first steps to take immediately after a motorcycle accident. Mistakes can easily be made and evidence can easily be missed, resulting in a worse settlement offer from the insurance company. Preparing yourself properly for a New York motorcycle accident claim is always a good move, but the best move of all is to make sure you get the best legal support and advisement you can from a quality law firm. Proner & Proner is a great option for getting proper guidance and the most out of your NYC motorcycle accident claim.

After you’ve taken the initial steps above, contact Proner & Proner in NYC for legal support for your case!

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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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