Riding as a passenger on a motorcycle can make one more vulnerable than driving the motorcycle because the passenger has no control over the steering or brakes to avoid a collision and does not have handles to hold onto for help with balance or staying on the bike. The passenger on a...
Category: Motorcycle Accidents
How Do Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Decide to Take a Case?
After a motorcycle accident that leaves you with injuries, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurer. At this point, you may begin wondering what your damages are worth and how much you may be able to recover for your injuries and losses. While this can...
How Long Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Take?
How long a motorcycle accident lawsuit will take depends on several factors. Some of the items are within your control or your lawyer’s control, but other factors are not. Things that happen before the lawsuit gets filed and others that occur during the case can affect the time it takes for the...
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What’s the Most Common Cause of a Crash Between a Car and a Motorcycle?
Congested New Jersey roadways present unique challenges for vehicles of all sizes. In addition to drivers of commercial trucks and passenger cars, motorcyclists have an increased presence on busy highways and inner-city roads.
As such, New Jersey motorcycle accident attorneys advise drivers to heighten their awareness...
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What Are My Rights as a Motorcycle Passenger if I’m Injured?
The motorcycle lifestyle in New Jersey comes with risks to both riders and passengers.
Recent NTSA reports indicate that motorcyclists experience fatalities and injuries at a far greater rate than passenger car occupants. Motorcycle passengers are particularly vulnerable as they have no independent means of averting...
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Your Top 10 Motorcycle Accident Questions Answered
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most devastating incidents on New Jersey roads. Often resulting in life-altering injuries or fatality, a motorcycle injury accident warrants thorough review and experienced legal counsel to pursue justice and compensation.
If you or someone you love has suffered injury or wrongful death in a motorcycle...
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7 Important Motorcycle Safety Tips for New Jersey Riders
Whether you are a seasoned motorcyclist or a novice, there are a few important motorcycle safety tips that can help all New Jersey riders. Motorcyclists face a variety of dangers and hazards each time they ride. Our New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers review seven safety tips in...
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What Are the Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey?
Motorcycle riding is a popular activity, especially during the summer and fall months when the weather outside is sunny and beautiful. Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable way to explore the scenery and smaller towns in states like New Jersey.
However, the smaller size of motorcycles means they have a higher chance of being...
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New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents
Are Large-Sum Awards Possible Following Catastrophic Injuries Sustained in a Motorcycle Accident?
In New Jersey, victims of motorcycle accidents cannot seek payment of medical expenses, lost wages and long-term care via personal injury protection (PIP). So, when injuries are serious or catastrophic, where can motorcyclists and their families turn when losses total hundreds of thousands...
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$2 Million Jury Verdict For Fatal Motorcycle Accident
September 29, 2014 - Bruce Nagel and Andrew O'Connor were successful in obtaining a $2 million jury award on Sept. 23 in Bears v. Zawadzki. The Essex County jury awarded the widow of a Hackettstown, N.J., man $2 million as compensation for the death of her husband, who died in a
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