Fighting for the fair compensation you deserve
Although any car accident can be devastating, motorcycle crashes tend to have the highest rates of severe injury and death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 5,500 motorcyclists died in fatal traffic accidents nationwide in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). Furthermore, motorcyclists were four times more likely to be injured and nearly 30 times more likely to die in traffic accidents than occupants of passenger vehicles.
Most motorcyclists know the risks that come with sharing the road with others, but this does not mean that they can always avoid becoming involved in accidents. Even the safest, most defensive motorcyclist is at risk.
At Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, we represent injured motorcycle operators and passengers, as well as the families of those wrongfully killed. Our motorcycle accident attorney in New York has decades of legal experience and a long track record of success. We understand how the other side operates and we have what it takes to effectively advocate for you.
Learn how our firm can help you fight for fair compensation after a devastating motorcycle wreck.
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In some cases, other factors not attributable to negligent motorists play a role in causing motorcycle accidents. Examples include poorly maintained roadways, roadway hazards and debris, and even defectively designed or constructed highways, streets, and roads.
At Keith D. Silverstein & Associates, we evaluate all possible causes to not only determine why the accident occurred but also who was at fault. By identifying the at-fault party, we can prove liability and seek fair compensation for your accident-related damages.
Some of the most common types of injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents include:
If you are riding a motorcycle in New York state, you are required to wear a helmet. This goes for passengers on the motorcycle as well. Unlike some other states, there aren’t any exceptions for your age or experience level. Helmets also must meet federal standards in order to be compliant with the law. Alongside wearing a helmet, you must also wear proper eye protection.
If you choose to not wear a helmet, you can be fined up to $100, get 30 days in jail, or both.
Our founding attorney, Keith D. Silverstein, has more than 35 years of legal experience, including two decades spent in insurance defense. With this background, he is able to stay one step ahead of the other side, anticipating the tactics insurance companies use to dispute, devalue, and deny motorcycle accident claims.
Our entire team is committed to standing up for the rights of bikers. We know how to fight back against insurance adjusters who try to claim that injured bikers are to blame for accidents, and we can present clear, evidence-based arguments before judges and juries.
We offer free consultations and contingency fees — you do not pay any legal fees unless/until we recover compensation for you.
Get in touch with us today at 212-385-1444 to schedule a complimentary case review.
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Although New York is a no-fault car insurance state, this does not apply to motorcyclists. Motorcycle accidents are not covered by no-fault insurance in New York, meaning you will likely need to prove that another person or party was at fault to recover compensation for your damages.
Under New York’s pure comparative negligence rule, you do not need to prove that another person or party was entirely at fault for the accident, just that they share some of the blame. Even if you were more than half at fault, you can still file a claim and seek compensation. However, you won’t be able to recover the full amount you are seeking; instead, your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
For example, if you were severely injured in a motorcycle accident and sustained $100,000 in damages, but the insurance adjuster finds you 20% at fault for the crash, your recovery would be reduced by 20%. This means that you would only be able to collect up to 80% of the amount you are seeking in damages, or $80,000.
To determine who is liable, our attorneys investigate the following:
"My husband was injured a few years ago and Keith D. Silverstein & Associates was there to help him receive the compensation he deserved. They worked hard and never settled for anything less than what they thought he was entitled to."
— Virginia
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