Getting Compensation For Motorcycle Accident Victims
At the law firm of Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson, Covelli & McPherson, we have more than 100 years of combined experience handling personal injury and wrongful death cases related to motorcycle accidents.
We have spent our careers giving hope to accident victims in Monmouth, Ocean and Hudson counties and throughout New Jersey. We want to provide you with hope that we can get you full compensation to cover the costs of your accident. Our personal injury lawyers have achieved a great deal of success going up against insurance companies and making them open their pockets to do the right thing for people like you.
We Are Tough And Caring Jersey Shore Attorneys
Often, getting results means getting tough on our opponents. It means building a case with the understanding that we may very well have to see it through to the end. We may have to go to trial. For that reason, we prepare cases for trial from the start, going as far as putting our exhibits together early on and then bringing those exhibits with us to negotiations. When the insurance company sees how prepared we are, how thorough we are, they will understand that we will not stop at anything less than full compensation.
Even though we are tough on our opponents, we are nothing less than caring toward our clients. When you come to us with a motorcycle accident case, we will be here for you and stand by your side throughout the process. As the process moves forward, we will let you know about the progress that we’re making. We understand that this is no minor issue. This accident is something that will impact the rest of your life. You can be certain that we care.
Common Injuries From Motorcycle Accidents
Without the protection of a vehicle frame, airbags or seatbelts, motorcyclists often suffer severe injuries even in low-speed collisions. We have helped many riders recover compensation for a wide range of motorcycle accident injuries, including:
- Road rash: When a motorcyclist is thrown from their bike, they can suffer from severe road rash, which can lead to infections and permanent scarring.
- Broken bones: The force of a motorcycle accident can cause broken arms, legs and ribs, leading to painful recoveries and potentially long-term disability.
- Traumatic brain injuries: Even with helmets, motorcycle collisions can lead to brain injuries that range from mild concussions to severe damage that impacts cognitive function and daily life.
- Spinal cord injuries: The impact of a motorcycle accident can cause spinal cord damage, resulting in paralysis, numbness or loss of sensation in affected areas.
- Internal injuries: Crashes often cause hidden injuries inside the body, including bleeding within the chest or abdomen and harm to vital organs.
The physical recovery from these injuries often takes months or years, and some riders never fully return to their pre-accident condition. Medical bills pile up quickly while you may be unable to work.
When Are Motorcyclists Liable For An Accident With A Car?
New Jersey follows a comparative fault system rule in traffic accidents. This allows motorists to recover compensation for injuries even if they are partially at fault, as long as they are not more than 50% responsible. However, your compensation will decrease by your percentage of fault.
A motorcyclist might share liability in these situations:
- Speeding: Riding significantly above the posted limit reduces reaction time and increases accident severity
- Lane splitting: Moving between lanes of slow or stopped traffic often leads to collisions
- Improper turns: Failing to signal or making sudden turns without checking for nearby vehicles
- Driving under the influence: Operating a motorcycle while impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Disobeying traffic laws: Running red lights or stop signs, or failing to yield right-of-way
Even if you believe you may have contributed to your accident, do not assume you have no case. Many factors affect liability determinations. Our attorneys collect crucial evidence, including traffic camera footage, witness statements, accident scene photos, police reports and vehicle damage assessments to establish what truly happened.
We Handle Cases On A Contingency Basis
In motorcycle accident cases involving brain injury or any other type of injury, you are only required to pay attorneys fees if we are successful in getting you compensation for your injuries.
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