Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle enthusiasts can name plenty of reasons for their love of two-wheels. Everyone has their own story about why they ride – camaraderie with other riders, fuel efficiency, the adventure and sense of freedom, and the easy ability to move through traffic, to name a few. In fact, motorcycle riding is more popular in New York than ever. We currently have over 750,000 licensed motorcyclists on the road.

For many people, motorcycling is a fun sport as well as an energy-efficient means of transportation. There are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself. However, motorcycling can be dangerous. It requires skill, concentration, and reasonable precautions.

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 34 times more likely to die in accidents than passengers in a motor vehicle.

One of the biggest risks to motorcyclists is other drivers who do not safely share road space. When a motorist makes a careless decision near a motorcycle, the driver could cause a serious accident or even a fatal accident.

When you’ve been injured, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be devastating. The pain and trauma can be immense. The motorcycle accident lawyers at Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC will help you understand your rights and legal options. We will ensure the negligent driver involved in your accident is held accountable and lives up to his or her responsibility for your personal injuries and losses.

At Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC, our Albany NY lawyers are committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve – past, present, and future. If you or someone you love have been injured in a motorcycle accident, let our personal injury lawyers help you.

Give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Can You Sue for a Motorcycle Accident in New York?

Yes, and you should use an experienced motorcycle accident attorney to help you. Victims of motorcycle accidents are dealing with:

• Amputations
• Back injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Burn injuries
• Damage to vehicle and property
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Head injuries
• Inability to work
• Internal injuries
• Lacerations
• Loss of consortium
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Medical bills
• Mental and psychological trauma
• Muscle damage
• Neck injuries
• Nerve damage
• Out of pocket expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Paralysis
• Scarring
• Soft tissue injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Tendon damage
• Traumatic brain injury
• Whiplash
• Wrongful death

Whether we are negotiating a modest settlement or litigating a catastrophic case, all motorcycle accident cases are important to us – big or small.  

When Should I Hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

As soon as you can after the accident.

Insurance companies will predictably contact you soon after the accident. Expect a call from an agent or claims adjuster. They will ask you to provide a recorded statement. Do not do this until you have legal representation.

You may also be offered a quick lump-sum settlement. That money is not likely the fair value of your injuries. You want an attorney to help you recover for all your damages – past, present, and future pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages.

If you need help, just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

What Are the Major Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

Negligent and inattentive drivers cause most motorcycle crashes, causing serious injury or death to other drivers. Many factors contribute to motorcycle accidents, but most crashes are caused by:

• Brake failure
• Distracted driving
• Drivers from out-of-town or out-of-state
• Drunk driving and driving under the influence
• Failure to maintain the vehicle
• Failure to obey traffic control devices
• Failure to yield
• Improper turns
• Inadequate driver training
• Inclement weather
• Inexperienced drivers
• Intersection negligence
• Mechanical defects
• Overloads
• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Tailgating
• Texting and cell phones while driving
• Tired and fatigued drivers
• Unlawful and dangerous turns
• Unsecured loads
• Wrong-way driving

Why Choose MCLC as Your Motorcycle Accident Lawyers?

If a driver hurts a motorcyclist or a motorcycle passenger because of careless actions, that driver should be held accountable.

With decades of combined experience, our team of litigators have gained a preeminent reputation for excellence in general auto and motor vehicle litigation. We recognize that motorcycle lawsuits involve far more than personal injuries – emotional trauma, your reputation, and your livelihood can be affected and sleepless nights can result. 

Our clients trust our talented team of attorneys to protect you through the complex, and often emotional process that accompanies motorcycle accident claims. We work closely with you from the beginning to aggressively represent your interests throughout settlement negotiations, discovery and depositions, motion and appellate practice, and trial, if necessary.

Any lawyer can claim to have the qualities you need for your motorcycle accident claim, but a truly qualified attorney will have:

• An extensive knowledge of the laws and case law involving motorcycle accidents
• An exhaustive document and investigatory process
• A history of working closely with clients, listening to their demands, and negotiating tireless on their behalf
• An understanding of winning settlement, litigation and trial strategies.
• A record of winning settlements and verdicts on behalf of their client
• Awards and accolades from clients, their community, and their peers
• A history of transparent and authentic client testimonials
• A reputation in good standing with the local community and the state bar

All these things create a verifiable track record indicating your motorcycle accident attorney is worthy of your trust.

Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC is a firm of attorneys experienced in the complexity of motorcycle accidents. These cases are different than conventional auto accidents and we know the intricacies. We have decades of combined experienced handling personal injury and motorcycle claims. We are litigators – that’s what we do.

Our peers and professional community have awarded us year after year for our skill and capabilities and our clients consistently provide us with positive feedback.

We are frequent and effective communicators. You will hear from us often. You will know the status of your accident claim throughout settlement negotiations and the litigation process. We are your advocate, by your side every step of the way.

Last, when choosing an attorney, remember that all your questions are valid, and we will answer them for you. We will provide you with every bit of information you need to make an informed decision.

Let us help you and your family. Just give us a call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

New York Motorcycle Fatality Attorneys

Motorcycles offer you adventure and sense of freedom, but they also provide less protection to riders and their passengers than motor vehicles. For that reason, motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic injuries: traumatic brain injury, neck and back injury, amputation, and wrongful death.

Why are motorcyclists more prone to severe injury and death in collisions?

1. Motorcyclists are exposed to direct impact – there is no benefit of a metal frame, there is no airbag, there is nothing between you and impact.  
2. Motorcycles can be more unstable than a vehicle because they ride on two wheels, not four.
3. Motorcycles are much lighter (sometimes by thousands of pounds) than a vehicle, so impact can cause catastrophic injury.
4. Motorcycles are small and difficult to see, so motorists fail to yield, open their vehicle door directly into the path of the motorcycle, among other things.
5. Poor road conditions, such as potholes, are particularly hazardous to a motorcycle.

Many people stereotype motorcyclists as nuisances who are reckless and irresponsible drivers and deserve their injuries. Not on our watch. We do not believe in any such nonsense. We are here to fight for you and fight against this common misconception.

If your loved died as the result of a motorcycle accident, let us help you and your family. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience with wrongful death claims, and we have a preeminent reputation for excellence in litigation.

We will be your advocate from the beginning. Call (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.

Where Do We Represent Motorcycle Accident Victims?

Our Albany NY personal injury lawyers represent motorcycle accident victims in every city, county, state and federal court in every county across New York State, including:

• Albany County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Allegany County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Bronx County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Broome County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Capital District Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Cattaraugus County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Cayuga County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Chautauqua County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Chemung County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Chenango County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Clinton County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Columbia County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Cortland County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Delaware County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Dutchess County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Erie County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Essex County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Franklin County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Fulton County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Genesee County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Greene County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Guilderland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Hamilton County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Herkimer County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Jefferson County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Kings County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Lewis County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Livingston County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Madison County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Monroe County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Montgomery County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Nassau County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• New York County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Niagara County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Oneida County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Onondaga County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Ontario County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Orange County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Orleans County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Oswego County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Otsego County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Putnam County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Queens County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Rensselaer County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Richmond County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Rockland County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Saint Lawrence County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Saratoga County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Schenectady County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Schoharie County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Schuyler County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Seneca County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Steuben County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Suffolk County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Sullivan County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Tech Valley Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Tioga County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Tompkins County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Ulster County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Upstate New York Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Warren County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Washington County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Wayne County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Westchester County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Wyoming County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
• Yates County Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Contact Us

If you or a loved one have suffered personal injuries in a motorcycle accident, you need a lawyer. Don’t wait any longer. Call the personal injury attorneys of Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC for a free, confidential consultation, and let us help you get the full and just compensation you deserve.

To discuss your case, call at (518) 855-3535 or use our Contact page to send us a secure message.