Chinatown Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Attorney Michael J. Redenburg

Motorcycles are a popular transportation method in Chinatown, NYC. People use motorcycles for different reasons than just recreation or sport. Many people hop on motorcycles to get to and from work. According to the Insurance Information Institute, there are more than 8.4 million motorcycles on the road. Motorcycle riders in Chinatown face some of the toughest challenges on the road as their size in comparison to other vehicles leave them at a disadvantage and all sorts of vehicles swerve in and out of traffic.

Motorcycles offer very little protection to their riders and, unfortunately, a motorcyclist who gets into a crash may face serious injuries or even death. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries or wrongful death due to a motorcycle accident in Chinatown, NYC contact a Chinatown motorcycle accident attorney from Michael J. Redenburg, Esq. PC and obtain the compensation you deserve.

Chinatown motorcycle accidents are generally more devastating and cause more serious injuries than car accidents simply because motorcycles lack the greater protection that automobiles provide. Motorcycles also lack airbags and seat belts, simply because they wouldn’t help in the event of a Chinatown crash anyway. Motorcycle accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than car accidents as well.

Common Types of Chinatown Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents in Chinatown, NYC that result in physical injuries can be caused in many different ways, including some that are unique to, or especially dangerous for this type of transportation. By way of example only:

  • A car driver opening a door in the path of an oncoming motorcycle
  • Car driver impacting a motorcyclist either stopped at a light or stop sign, or while making a turn in an intersection
  • A car driver making a lane change and failing to see a motorcycle
  • A motorcyclist driving between lanes (“lane splitting”)
  • Unsafe left turns
  • Road hazards – debris, potholes, missing signage
  • Sudden stops
  • Drivers who are intoxicated or texting
  • Defects in the design or manufacture of the motorcycle

What’s important to keep in mind is that every Chinatown, NYC motorcycle crash is unique. Only a skilled and experienced lawyer who has experience with Chinatown motorcycle accidents will be able to outline and execute a strategy that will make your claim as strong as it needs to be for you to obtain the maximum compensation that you deserve.

Chelsea NYC Motorcycle Helmet Laws

Despite the fact that helmets can save lives, only some states require all riders and passengers to wear helmets when riding a motorcycle. Laws that require motorcyclists to wear helmets are called, “universal helmet laws.” Presently, only 19 states, as well as the District of Columbia, require all riders to wear helmets. New York State requires motorcyclists to have a special license and also requires motorcyclists to wear a helmet while riding.

Compensation for a Chinatown Motorcycle Crash

A victim of a motorcycle accident can recover several different types of damages.

  • Economic damages seek to compensate the victim for the measurable consequences of the crash. For example, a Chinatown motorcycle accident claim will include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, projected costs of ongoing medical care and more. If a motorcycle crash leads to permanent disabilities or death, a claim may address loss of earning capacity or income.
  • General damages provide reimbursement for intangible or immaterial losses. Examples include physical pain, suffering, or loss in life quality. In the case of a wrongful death, the surviving family members may be able to collect damages resulting from loss of partnership and/or consortium.
  • In some cases, you may be able to collect punitive damages from a defendant. This applies to cases of gross negligence, intentional conduct or extreme recklessness. An example might be a death or serious personal injuries resulting from a driver that was driving while intoxicated and caused the crash.

A motorcycle accident in Chinatown can be devastating and lead to serious injuries. In the event of a crash, it’s essential to speak to an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. A claim can help compensate you for both the material and immaterial losses that result from the motorcycle accident.

Proving Negligence for Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Chinatown, NYC

When pursuing a lawsuit against a driver whose carelessness or recklessness has left you or a loved one injured, the legal theory that you are likely going to be seeking to hold the driver liable under is that of negligence. Negligence is “the failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation.” Black’s Law Dictionary 1135 (9th ed. 2009). If you can show that the defendant was negligent, that is that the defendant did not exercise the proper standard of care, then you may be able to hold the defendant liable for the injuries you sustained as a result of the defendant’s careless actions.

Special Considerations in a Chinatown Motorcycle Injury Case

Motorcycles are very different from passenger cars in many respects, and there are many factors that can make it more difficult to establish that the negligence or reckless behavior of another is the reason for your injuries. This is another reason you should retain a Chinatown, NYC motorcycle crash lawyer to ensure that your future well-being is secured. Some of the factors include:

  • Vulnerability: Other than your helmet, you are completely unprotected while riding a motorcycle in Chinatown, NYC. And there are other factors, such as the fact that it is substantially more difficult for drivers of automobiles and trucks to see motorcycles in their surrounding area.
  • Driving skill: A much greater degree of skill is required to drive a motorcycle than a car, and small errors in judgment or operation that would have almost no affect on the behavior of a car can cause accidents. This extends to awareness of road conditions; a pothole that would not seriously affect an automobile can cause a motorcycle to crash in Chinatown, NYC.

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