Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in White Plains, NY
Serious Injuries Demand Serious Representation
- Fighting the bias facing motorcycle riders
- Attorneys practicing since 1972, 1977, and 1986
- Free consultations and no fee unless we win
- Millions recovered for injured motorcycle riders
Why White Plains Chooses Worby Vecchio Edelman LLP
We offer free consultations and work on contingency. You will not owe us anything unless and until we win your case.
We work with accident reconstruction experts who have real motorcycle case experience. They help counter bias and establish liability early.
Our personal injury attorneys are backed by decades of experience handling cases just like yours.
Find Out if You Have a Case
When you need a personal injury attorney in White Plains, NY, put Worby Vecchio Edelman LLP in your corner. We file every document on time, protect you from insurance company pressure, and represent you in court when your case calls for it. New York follows comparative negligence, which means partial fault can reduce your recovery but does not take it away. Send us a message or call our White Plains office to learn where you stand.
Your insurance company's goal is to get you to settle for the least amount possible. They are not on your side, but our personal injury attorneys are.
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Meet the Attorneys Behind Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
When you hire Worby Vecchio Edelman LLP, you work directly with experienced trial lawyers who have spent decades representing injured New Yorkers, not a rotating team of case managers.
Practicing personal injury law since 1977
Practicing personal injury law since 1986
Practicing personal injury law since 1972
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in White Plains
Most motorcycle crashes in and around White Plains are not the rider's fault. They usually happen when another driver fails to respect a motorcyclist's right to the road, and pinning down the cause is often what determines who is held responsible.
Left-Turn Collisions
Many of the most serious crashes happen when a driver turns left across an oncoming rider's path. The driver either misjudges how fast the motorcycle is traveling or never sees it at all, and the rider pays the price.
Distracted Driving
A driver looking at a phone or navigation screen can drift out of a lane or miss a motorcycle entirely. Because riders are smaller and harder to spot, even a few seconds of inattention can be catastrophic.
Driving Under the Influence
Alcohol and drugs slow reaction time and cloud judgment, leaving an impaired driver far less likely to notice a rider until it is too late. These crashes often cause the most severe injuries.
Speeding and Aggressive Driving
Drivers who speed, tailgate, or weave through traffic give themselves little time to react to a motorcycle. The added force at higher speeds is why these wrecks so often break bones or cause head trauma.
Unsafe Lane Changes
A driver who changes lanes without checking a blind spot can clip a motorcycle sitting in the space they never looked. A sudden merge can also force a rider off the road entirely.
Whatever caused your crash, our White Plains motorcycle accident lawyers move quickly to investigate the scene, preserve the evidence, and pursue every at-fault party.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries Can Be Catastrophic
Motorcycle riders have little between them and the road, so even a low-speed crash can cause lasting harm. These are the injuries we help clients recover from most often.
Sliding across pavement can strip away skin and damage muscle, leading to infection and permanent scarring.
Riders often break arms, legs, wrists, and ribs when they are thrown from the bike or pinned by another vehicle.
Damage to the spine can cause chronic pain or partial paralysis and may require lifelong care.
A blow to the head can affect memory, mood, and daily function long after the crash, even when a helmet was worn.
The force of a collision can injure organs and cause internal bleeding that is not obvious right away, which is one reason prompt medical care matters so much.
What You Can Recover After a Motorcycle Accident
If another party caused your crash, you may be able to recover:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation
- Assisted care
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of companionship
- And more
New York places no damage caps on motorcycle accident cases, so your recovery reflects the full extent of your losses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accident Claims
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in New York?
Most personal injury claims must be filed within three years of the accident date. If a loved one died in the crash, a wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of death. Missing these deadlines can end your case, so it is best to speak with a lawyer early.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
New York follows comparative negligence. You can still recover money even if you share some of the blame, though your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. We work to keep that share as low as the facts allow.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We offer free consultations and take motorcycle accident cases on contingency. You pay nothing up front, and we collect a fee only if we win your case.
Is there a limit on how much I can recover?
No. New York places no damage caps on motorcycle accident cases, so your claim can reflect the full weight of your medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?
It is rarely in your interest to accept an early offer. First offers are often far below what a claim is worth, and once you accept, you usually cannot ask for more later. Let us review any offer before you respond so you know what your case is actually worth.
