As the weather gets warmer, thousands of New Yorkers will take their motorcycles for drives throughout the state’s scenic roads. Those who enjoy riding motorcycles are also well aware of how dangerous they can be if the necessary safety precautions have not been taken. It is also important to be aware of the differences between a motorcycle accident and a regular passenger vehicle accident.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important to be aware that no-fault insurance is not available to you because, in New York State, motorcycles are not considered motor vehicles. However, it is easier for a motorcyclist to recover damages in a personal injury case because you don’t need to meet a serious injury threshold in the same way an injured person in a motor vehicle accident does. The only thing that a motorcyclist needs to prove is that the other driver involved in the accident was negligent and that their negligence resulted in the accidents that caused your injuries.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you retain the services of an experienced personal injury attorney who can provide you with assistance. Your attorney will have to conduct an investigation into the accident, talk to witnesses, and examine photographs from the accident to prove that the other party was negligent.

The Law Office of Richard M. Kenny has over a combined century of experience in dealing with personal injury lawsuits and has achieved over nine figures in verdicts and settlements, proving their success rate in the courtroom. Contact the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny today to figure out your next steps and speak with an attorney who cares.