Motorcycle Accident
July 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Who Pays the Medical Bills After a Motorcycle Crash in New York State
No insurer pays them automatically. Because New York’s no-fault law excludes motorcyclists under Insurance Law Article 51, there is no Personal Injury Protection paying your...
July 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Motorcycle Accident Claims Work in Buffalo
If you were hurt riding a motorcycle in Buffalo or anywhere in Erie County, two things shape your claim more than anything else. First, New...
July 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Does No Fault Insurance Cover Motorcycle Accidents in New York State
No. New York’s no-fault insurance system does not cover motorcyclists. Article 51 of the New York Insurance Law, the state’s Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Insurance Reparations...
July 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How to Evaluate a Motorcycle Accident Law Firm in New York State
If you were hurt in a New York motorcycle crash, evaluating law firms starts with understanding how contingency fees work, which deadlines apply, and how...
May 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Why Motorcycle Accident Claims Are More Challenging in New York (and How Riders Can Protect Their Case)
Motorcycle accident claims in New York face challenges that car accident claims rarely encounter. The injuries tend to be more severe. The insurance structure treats...
May 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Long Motorcycle Accident Settlements Take in New York (and What Can Delay or Speed Up Your Case)
The motorcycle accident settlement timeline in New York can depend on how much time is needed for medical treatment, how responsive the insurance company may...
April 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Leveraging SUM Coverage to Combat New York’s Minimum Liability Limits After a Motorcycle Accident
New York drivers are required to carry uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, and policyholders also have the option to purchase Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (SUM) coverage through...
April 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
The “First Dollar” Rule: Suing for Medical Bills When No-Fault Doesn’t Apply
You were in a motorcycle accident and your insurance company just denied your medical bills because motorcycles “aren’t eligible for first-party no-fault benefits.” This isn’t...
April 2026 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Why Are New York Motorcyclists Exempt From the “Serious Injury” Threshold?
New York’s no-fault insurance law limits when most car accident victims can sue for pain and suffering. In many cases, they can only file a...