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Koenigsberg & Associates have a proven track record fighting for our clients. We're committed to securing your recovery and getting you back on your feet.
How our lawyers can help
The experienced attorneys at Koenigsberg & Associates will listen to your needs, organize the facts, evidence, and details of your case, and aggressively pursue legal action until you get the compensation that you deserve:
- Medical Treatment
- Lost Wages
- Pain & Suffering
Common types of motorcycle accidents
Riders are exposed to every mistake another driver makes — we know how to prove what really happened.
Left-turn collisions
Drivers turning across a rider's path are the single most common — and most fatal — cause of New York motorcycle crashes.
Lane-change & blind-spot crashes
Drivers merging without looking sideswipe riders and force them off the road or into other vehicles.
Rear-end collisions
Distracted drivers who stop late can throw a rider over the handlebars and into oncoming traffic.
Dooring crashes
Drivers and passengers opening doors into the lane catch riders without time to react.
Road hazard crashes
Potholes, gravel, oil slicks, and uneven repairs cause single-vehicle crashes — and may give rise to a claim against the municipality.
Head-on collisions
Wrong-way drivers and crossover crashes on New York highways are devastating to motorcyclists.
Hit-and-run incidents
When a driver flees, your uninsured motorist coverage and MVAIC benefits can fund a full recovery.
Drunk & impaired driver crashes
Drivers over the legal limit who strike riders may owe punitive damages on top of your standard injury claim.
Defective motorcycle or component
Brake failures, tire blowouts, and defective helmets can support a product liability claim alongside any driver's negligence.
Common motorcycle accident injuries
With no airbags or steel cage, even a low-speed crash can leave catastrophic injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries
Even with a helmet, riders suffer concussions and severe TBIs that change cognition and earning capacity for life.
Spinal cord injuries & paralysis
High-speed impacts and being thrown from the bike commonly cause partial or complete paralysis.
Road rash & disfigurement
Sliding across pavement causes deep abrasions and permanent scarring that often require skin grafts.
Broken bones & compound fractures
Fractured legs, arms, ribs, and pelvis — frequently open fractures that require surgery and hardware.
Amputations
Crush injuries from being pinned under or struck by another vehicle that result in loss of limb.
Internal injuries
Organ damage and internal bleeding from impact with the bike, the car, and the road.
Burn injuries
Severe burns from the exhaust, the engine, and post-crash fires that often require reconstructive surgery.
Knee, shoulder & joint injuries
Torn ligaments, dislocated shoulders, and crushed knees from impact with the bike and pavement.
Wrongful death
Motorcyclists are dramatically over-represented in NY traffic fatalities — surviving family can recover for funeral costs, lost support, and loss of companionship.
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Does not wearing a helmet hurt my motorcycle accident case?
New York requires helmets for all riders, and not wearing one can reduce the value of head-injury damages. It does not bar recovery for other injuries — broken bones, road rash, internal injuries — and it does not excuse the driver who hit you. We aggressively limit any helmet argument to the injuries actually affected.
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What if the insurance company blames me for the crash?
Insurers often try to shift blame to riders by alleging speeding, lane splitting, or unsafe riding. We respond with accident reconstruction, scene photos, vehicle damage analysis, and witness statements. New York follows pure comparative negligence, so even if you are partially at fault, you can still recover — your award is simply reduced by your percentage of fault.
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Are motorcycle accident damages different from car accident damages?
The categories are the same — medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care, and more — but the injuries tend to be far more severe, which makes proper medical documentation and expert work critical. Damage to custom bikes, gear, and personal items is also recoverable.
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Does New York no-fault cover motorcyclists?
No. Motorcyclists are excluded from basic no-fault benefits in New York, which means medical bills and lost wages must usually come from the at-fault driver, your own health insurance, or optional motorcycle medical coverage. This makes a thorough third-party claim even more important — we make sure no available source of recovery is missed.
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How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in New York?
The general statute of limitations is three years from the date of the crash for personal injury and two years for wrongful death. Claims against a public entity require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Don't wait — evidence, video, and witness memory all fade quickly.
Offices across NYC
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Brooklyn Midwood
1213 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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Brooklyn Flatbush
282 Flatbush Ave, Suite 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Queens
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 5001
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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The Bronx
225B East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451