Injury Attorney Helping Individuals in New York City and Beyond
Motorcycle accidents can be particularly serious, due to the exposure of the riders and the smaller size of motorcycles compared to other vehicles on the road. Based in the New York City area, personal injury lawyer Nicholas Rose provides knowledgeable legal representation to motorcyclists injured in devastating collisions. With over a decade of experience to guide him, Mr. Rose understands the importance of giving personalized attention to his clients. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorcycle accident, Nicholas Rose can help you pursue the compensation that you deserve.

Holding a Negligent Driver Accountable for Damages
Many motorcycle accidents result from negligence, or a lack of proper care, on the part of other drivers. After an accident, a rider may bring a personal injury lawsuit against the driver who caused the crash. As the plaintiff, the motorcyclist would seek compensation for a mixture of economic and non-economic damages, such as hospital and medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

In order to prove negligence, the plaintiff would need to show that the defendant owed him or her a duty of care and breached this duty. Each driver is required to obey all of the rules of the road and drive reasonably under the circumstances. Failing to stop at a stop sign or speeding through an intersection are examples of conduct that breaches the duty of care.

Next, the plaintiff must show that the defendant’s conduct directly caused his or her injuries. This element of a negligence claim is important because it requires proving that the accident would not have happened if the defendant had met the applicable standard of care. Finally, the plaintiff must have suffered damages that are reasonably quantifiable and not too speculative.

In certain situations, a driver may blame a motorcyclist for contributing to a collision. Since New York recognizes the rule of pure comparative fault, the court would determine each party’s percentage of fault and award damages in proportion to that percentage. Under the law, the court would not bar recovery, no matter the accident victim’s degree of fault.

New York law requires that accident victims file their lawsuits within three years from the date of the collision. After this period of time, courts will not typically hear the case unless one of a few exceptions applies. This makes it particularly important to contact an attorney soon after a crash so that evidence is preserved and filing deadlines are met.

Consult a Lawyer in the New York City Area after a Motorcycle Accident
Motor vehicle collision attorney Nicholas Rose advocates for New York City residents and others who have been hurt by the careless actions of those around them. Our office serves accident victims throughout Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx, as well as people in Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties. We offer a free consultation and will not ask you for fees unless we are able to recover compensation for you. Call (877) 313- ROSE (7673) or use our online form to set up an appointment to discuss your case.