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Who Is Liable When a Truck Hits a Motorcycle in New York

When a commercial truck hits a motorcycle in New York, liability usually reaches beyond the driver to the trucking company, through the employment relationship and...

Does Not Wearing a Helmet Affect Your Motorcycle Accident Claim in New York?

Yes, it can affect the value of your claim, but it never bars the claim. Riding without a helmet violates Vehicle and Traffic Law 381(6),...

How Much Is a Motorcycle Accident Case Worth in New York

There is no official average settlement for a New York motorcycle accident case. Any firm that quotes a number before reviewing the facts is guessing....

How Motorcycle Accident Claims Work in Syracuse

If you were hurt riding a motorcycle in Syracuse or anywhere in Onondaga County, at least two facts can decide how your claim works. New...

Injured as a Passenger on a Motorcycle in New York: Who Pays?

A passenger hurt on a motorcycle is in a stronger position than the rider in one way and the same position in another. The strength:...

Hit by an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver on a Motorcycle in New York

When the driver who hit you has no insurance, not enough insurance, or fled the scene, your recovery does not end. It can shift to...

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...

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...

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...