I think it’s always a good idea to consult with a qualified motorcycle accident attorney. Most attorneys offer a free consultation. So, there’s no risk in speaking to an attorney. Also, attorneys work on a contingency basis. That means they do not charge a fee unless they win your case. So, there’s no financial risk.  However, since attorneys work on a contingency basis, they will not usually take on a case unless they believe they have a chance of winning compensation for you.

Our Suffolk County Motorcycle Accident Law Firm has handled nearly one thousand accident cases, many involving motorcycles. We are fully familiar with the risks that motorcycle operators face every day and have seen firsthand how a motorcycle accident can ruin a person’s life. We are aggressive advocates for motorcyclists and will use all of our knowledge and experience fighting for you.

There is no upfront cost to hire us. We work on a contingency basis. That means we do not charge a fee unless we win your case. So, there’s no financial risk in hiring us. We also offer free consultation to discuss your case.

I personally handle all of the cases that my law firm takes on. I have a team that assists me in every case. My case manager makes sure that all phases of the case are progressing appropriately, including gathering of evidence, gathering of medical records, and dealing with any insurance issues. My legal assistant handles all communications with healthcare providers and insurance adjusters. My paralegal assists in drafting legal documents.

This allows me to focus on building your case for trial, handling of depositions and legal work, and to negotiate settlements. I always handle all of the depositions, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations and of course trials. Your case is never passed off to a junior partner or associate. You can rest assured that the attorney that you hire for your motorcycle accident, will be the attorney that represents you the entire time your case is with my office.

All cases are different, so it is hard to give an exact time frame on when a case will be resolved. Typically, a motorcycle accident case will take at least a year to two years before it is resolved. But there are some cases which take longer. Some of the factors that can delay a case are the severity of your injury, issues with liability and court delays.

Unlike if you are involved in a car accident, in a motorcycle accident there is no no-fault insurance to cover your medical bills. Therefore, you will have to use your private insurance to pay for all of your medical expenses. If you have any unreimbursed medical expenses and attorney can include that in your claim against the responsible driver and possibly get them reimbursed through your lawsuit. However, this is contingent on proving the other party is at fault and has the resources (insurance or assets) to pay for your medical bills.

After practicing law for over two decades, I’ve handled all types of motorcycle accident cases. The most common type of motorcycle accident case I see is left hand turn cases. It seems that car operators often don’t notice motorcyclists on the road and turn in front of them causing an accident. I’ve seen that scenario happen many times. I have also seen many side swipe cases and rear end accidents. I’ve noticed a pattern of behavior from car operators over the years in which they often overlook motorcyclists on the road. This is particularly dangerous as motorcycle operators do not have the same protections as drivers of cars.