New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most common and injurious forms of vehicle accidents that occur throughout New Jersey. Unfortunately, the stigma about motorcycle accidents lies with the notion that most cyclists are to blame for the accidents. The fact of the matter is that most motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligence of other drivers and materials in the roadway or in the path of a motorcycle.
Since New Jersey passed an important law requiring all motorcycle operators and riders to wear helmets, the number of head related injuries has fallen statewide. A helmet does not fully protect anyone from serious injury, however, especially during a crash or spill involving a high rate of speed. Most injuries and deaths from motorcycle accidents occur due to trauma to the head.
The majority of motorcycle accidents involve crashes with other vehicles. Often, the drivers of these vehicles fail to see a motorcycle rider even though the motorcyclist is obeying all traffic laws and is operating at or under the speed limit. Other drivers recklessly turn corners without looking, change lanes without checking for motorcycles or drive on highways far above the speed limit. Many accidents involve a driver hitting a motorcyclist and then fleeing the scene, a serious offense.
Other motorcycle injuries and accidents in New Jersey come from some stationary object striking the bike. These objects have been related to highway and city street disrepair. Hazardous road conditions are a common and unfortunate problem throughout New Jersey. Other stationary objects involved in motorcycle accidents in New Jersey include construction equipment, pot holes, unsafe property on another's land and debris. In many of these cases a motorcycle rider has no time to react without having an accident.
Because motorcycle accidents are always very complicated it is wise to seek legal counsel if you or someone you love has been involved in a motorcycle accident. Lawyers can help you even if the other driver fled the scene and even if your insurance company is refusing to pay you for your damages. Often, motorcyclists involved in accidents are left to pay their own medical bills and pay for any damage to their bikes even if it wasn't their fault.
The offices of Lependorf & Silverstein have years of motorcycle litigation experience and offer free, no-obligation consultations on any case. While our office is in Princeton, we can and have handled cases throughout the state of New Jersey including Trenton, New Brunswick, Newark, Elizabeth and Camden.
Our New Jersey motorcycle crash lawyers handle all accident cases on a contingent basis. Contingent fees mean that we aren't paid until and unless we win your case. There are never any hidden costs and our payment is only a preset amount of your award and we always factor that into any settlement. If you or someone you love has been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact us today with any and all of your questions.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
