Traffic accidents are generally the types of accidents that can cause the most injuries to a victim due to the strong impacts and damages that can be suffered. Additionally, when it comes to motorcycle accidents, this risk increases even more.
According to official statistics, in 2017 the city of New York recorded a total of 344,688 motorcycles in circulation, as well as approximately 751,837 motorcycle licenses issued to citizens who were living in the city at that time.
This means that due to the large number of motorcycles in circulation, the risk of suffering a motorcycle accident is almost as high as that of common car accidents. For this reason, having the appropriate support of a team of traffic accident lawyers is essential to enforce your rights as a victim.
If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident in New York, at Nonna Shikh Law, we know how to defend your rights as a victim. Call us now at 718-295-4000 or schedule a consultation with our team of traffic accident lawyers who will guide you on the proper path to achieve justice for each of your injuries.
What is considered a motorcycle accident in New York?
In the city of New York, a motorcycle accident is defined as any collision or incident in which at least one motorcycle is involved and a person suffers personal injuries or property damage. Additionally, according to New York traffic law, a motorcycle accident can also include any incident in which a cyclist or pedestrian is hit or injured by a motorcycle, resulting in injuries that can range from moderate to severe.
How to act when experiencing a motorcycle accident in New York?
In the city of New York, any type of accident that results in injuries or damages must be reported to the police authorities within a period not exceeding 10 days. In this sense, if you suffer this type of accident, it is important to make the report immediately, without moving any vehicles from the scene.
In addition, medical attention is also important. To assess your health status after the accident, it is important to ensure that you seek specialized medical attention as soon as possible.
With the reports obtained after this process, both police and medical, a lawsuit can be filed that could lead you to receive a millionaire compensation for the injuries you have suffered after the accident.
Can compensation be received for a motorcycle accident?
Like traffic accidents and auto accidents in general, a motorcycle accident can generate significant expenses for a victim, in terms of medical care and possible material damages caused by the incident.
However, with the help of a team of traffic accident lawyers, you can have the opportunity to access a millionaire compensation that will cover expenses such as:
– Medical care
– Prescribed medications
– Clinical studies
– Ambulance transfers
– Rehabilitation therapies
– Material expenses
– Pain and suffering
In addition, with the support of our lawyers at Nonna Shikh, you can even have the opportunity to increase the amount of your compensation, by adding other possible expenses that may apply to your case, which will be determined in the investigation process that is carried out around your accident case.
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Victim of a motorcycle accident in New York? At Shikh Law, we can help you.
If you were a victim of a motorcycle accident in the city of New York and want to achieve compensation that allows you to recover the expenses of your injuries, at Nonna Shikh, you will find the quality service you need. Our lawyers will work with you, taking care of every legal detail of your case until you achieve the financial recovery you need.
Call us now at 718-295-4000, or schedule a consultation with our legal team, who have the necessary aggressiveness to ensure the fulfillment of your rights and achieve justice for each of the injuries you have suffered as a victim of motorcycle accidents in New York.
The team of writers of Nonna Shikh is made up of a group of lawyers specialized in personal injury, traffic, construction and slip and fall cases. Each member of the team has extensive experience in their area of specialization and is committed to providing the best defense and compensation to their clients in New York City.