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Preventing NJ Motorcycle Crash Injuries in Traffic
The best way to prevent NJ motorcycle crash injuries in traffic is to avoid or react effectively to traffic scenarios where motorcycle crash injuries commonly occur. In my many years of practice as a New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney, I have repeatedly seen the motorcycle crash injuries that can result...
Read MoreMotorcycle Maintenance Tips
Get Your Bike Ready for Fall Riding with 7 DIY Maintenance Tasks Here’s something I’ve discovered over my career as a motorcycle accident attorney: New Jersey is absolutely beautiful during the autumn when the leaves begin to turn and the air gets a little crisp. It’s sort of a well-kept...
Read MoreAccident Compensation and Comparative Negligence
In a motorcycle accident compensation lawsuit, determination of which party is at fault for the accident is the key to the outcome. If you are injured as a result of a motorcycle accident, your New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer will present your case and arguments, and the judge and/or jury...
Read MoreWhat Does No Fault Mean?
I am asked a very good question on a regular basis as a motorcycle injury lawyer. It is some variation of the following: If I am injured in a motorcycle accident because of someone else’s negligence, why can’t I just send my medical bills to that person’s insurance company? The...
Read MoreNew Jersey Motorcycle Insurance Carrier Advice
Over the years most of my clients have asked me “what insurance company should I use to cover my motorcycle?”. Because of my experiences as a New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney, I emphatically tell them the same thing… always use a reputable insurance company that has been around a long...
Read MoreRiding Your Motorcycle with a Child
Tips for introducing your kids to the thrill of the ride If you have a child and a motorcycle, you’ve probably heard this question a hundred times (and if you haven’t heard it yet, you will soon): “Can I have a ride?” Taking a child for a ride on a...
Read MoreWill a New Motorcycle Make You Happier?
I was reading an article on that topic “Can Money Buy Happiness?”, and the author suggested the obvious – that having extra disposable income makes life a little easier, but also pointed out that it in no way guarantees a good or rewarding life. The researchers found that the manner...
Read MoreNJ Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claims
Whenever spring peeks around the corner and bike season begins to heat up, I make sure to complete two important tasks. First, as a rider, I check to make sure my insurance is up to date. Second, as a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer, I remind my clients and readers of...
Read MorePhases of a Motorcycle Accident – Part 3
This is Part 3 of 3 in my Phases of a Motorcycle Accident Series You may want to read Part 1 and Part 2 before we get into the after-collision phases. Picking up where I left off in the last segment You have contacted a motorcycle lawyer that you hopefully...
Read MorePhases of a Motorcycle Accident Part 2
This is the second of a three part series on the phases of a motorcycle accident. In the first installment, we looked at pre-accident planning. In this article, we look at how truly horrific accidents can be. Anatomy of a Motorcycle Accident Motorcycle accident causes, effects and outcomes vary, but...
Read MoreNJ Motorcycle Test Requirements
What you need to know to pass your NJ motorcycle tests As a long-time New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney and blogger, I have made it one of my missions to encourage my readers to get their licenses before they jump on their bikes. Licensed riders are less likely to be...
Read MorePhases of a Motorcycle Accident
To state the obvious, motorcycle accidents are not something you ever want to experience. Besides the loss of your cycle and the physical pain, a motorcycle accident can disrupt your life for a long time. Hiring an experienced New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer can go a long way towards lessening...
Read MoreStay Off The Internet After Your Accident
The internet has become addictive. Some addictions are a good thing, like riding a motorcycle down a country road on a cool summer night. Some control your lives more, like spending hour after hour reading other people’s opinions on Facebook or Twitter. Now, I’m not writing this article to scold...
Read MoreRecorded Statements After an Accident: Motorcycle Lawyer Advice
After an accident, motorcycle insurance companies will be all over you to give a recorded statement. You should not give a recorded statement to any insurance company. I am seeing a large percentage of client’s come to me after they have given recorded statements over the telephone. Many of them...
Read MoreHow a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Turns Into a Settlement
About four years ago a potential client from New Jersey contacted me and advised that his attorney was not returning any of his calls; nor did he bother to update the client concerning the status of his motorcycle accident case. When the client explained the facts of his motorcycle accident...
Read MoreHave a Safe and Happy New Year
Top 5 things bikers should do to protect themselves in the new year: Review your insurance to make sure you have enough coverage Perform routine maintenance on your motorcycle Make sure your tires have safe tread life left Drive defensively Bookmark my contact page in your browser on your mobile...
Read More7 Steps of Motorcycle Winterization
We’ve enjoyed a warm Autumn but all good things eventually come to an end. As a motorcycle accident lawyer who is also an avid cycle rider, I thought it may be interesting to some of my readers to know some the steps I recommend to winterizing your motorcycle. This yearly...
Read MoreCommercial Vehicle Vs. Motorcycle Accident
Is the Company or the Driver Liable? Anytime you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a New Jersey motorcycle accident, you can count on some issues and even confusion when it comes time to determine liability. If you have the even greater misfortune of being in an accident involving...
Read MoreNew Jersey Motorcycle Accident Statute of Limitations
First, let me define “Statute of limitations”. A statute is a law. The Statute of Limitations is the law that establishes the maximum time period for filing a lawsuit after an event. The State of New Jersey has established a two (2) year period in which a lawsuit must be...
Read MoreRoad Rash: Pain and Punishment
One of the most painful injuries in a motorcycle accident is the dreaded “road rash“! Unless you’ve received this gift from the pavement that keeps on giving, you might think of it as a less-than serious injury. Road rash, which results from the pavement peeling away layers of your skin,...
Read MoreMotorcycle Law Firm Structures
Law firms vary greatly in size and structure. From large multinational firms with hundreds of partners to single attorney firms, you will find them all in New Jersey. In this article, I’ll give you an overview of why size and structure matters. Smaller personal injury firms, such as my New Jersey...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Causes in the Words of the Victims
I thought it might be interesting to my readers to put together an article using motorcycle accident victim’s own words to demonstrate the kinds of accidents that people deal with when riding their motorcycles. Some are funny, some are tragic. I show these to impress upon you to always expect...
Read MoreCan I Sue if I’m Involved in a Motorcycle Accident?
The common phrase “can I sue” is not one that attorney’s generally like to hear. It is a radical reaction to a traumatic event. The term Sue is derived from the full word “lawsuit”… it is considered a ‘slang’ term for the process of seeking justice by petitioning the court...
Read MoreTips on Hiring a Motorcycle Attorney in New Jersey
I’m not going to beat around the bush – my first tip is my best tip, and that is to find and hire an attorney who focuses his practice on motorcycle accidents. In fact, no matter what type of service you are hiring, a specialist is always the way to...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents Are Emotional
Picture this: you are riding your bike on a sunny afternoon when suddenly you are T-boned by a teenager on her mobile phone going through an intersection. Your leg is shattered in several places, you’ve taken a hard hit on your head, luckily you were wearing a helmet. You are...
Read MoreBenefits of Hiring a New Jersey Motorcycle Lawyer
It may seem odd at first, a motorcycle lawyer creating a list of benefits for calling, but some folks may still skip over the benefits of hiring a New Jersey motorcycle lawyer due to what they perceive lawyers do. Public jokes about lawyers aside, when you are in a motorcycle...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Cases
Most often motorcycle riders think of calling a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer for collision accidents. Those types of accidents are basically going after any insurance money that is available from the negligent party’s coverage in order to pay for damages to your bike and to reimburse your medical bills...
Read MoreFiling Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
Before you get to the settlement phase of any negotiation, you must first file a motorcycle accident insurance claim after the accident. What we do in this step and how thorough we are with the information we collect will directly affect how much money we will be able to receive...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Risk and Reward
As a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer, I’ve come to realize that riding a motorcycle is all about risk and reward. The risks we take riding our bikes is well worth the reward as long as we are smart in our decision-making. Some of the risk has to do with...
Read MoreNew Jersey Motorcycle Accident Structured Settlements
The Cycle Attorney Examines the Pros & Cons I’m not usually one to brag, but in this case, I am going to make an exception. Over the course of my twenty-plus years as a New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney, I have played a role in distributing millions of dollars to...
Read MoreSafer Cycle, Less Motorcycle Accident Risk?
After many months of my wife telling me she wants to ride, we decided to add another bike to our collection. Although she has been riding for many years on the back of my soft-tail, we weren’t quite sure if she was ready for her own two-wheeler so we decided...
Read MoreMotorcycle Attorney Advice on Collecting Eyewitness Evidence
Do the Eyes Have It? When you’ve been in an accident, one of the most commonly given pieces of advice you’ll hear is that you should collect eyewitness evidence from people at the scene of the accident. Heck, I’ve made this recommendation myself. I believe it’s good advice. But, while...
Read MoreFiling Your NJ Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claim
6 Steps to Help You Get the Most Favorable Settlement Possible While I write regularly about insurance issues, it’s been awhile since we’ve dealt with the nuts and bolts that will help solidify your claim. I wanted to discuss this issue today because I was reminded in recent conversations with...
Read MoreLawyers Who Focus on Motorcycle Accidents
It is no secret that many New Jersey law firms advertise with their websites or through social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. My NJ motorcycle accident law firm is among those that can be found by searching either my name, my law firm name, or simply “lawyers who focus...
Read MoreSemi Vs. Motorcycle Accidents
Causes & Liability Issues Some of the most awful crashes I have had the misfortune of seeing in my career as a New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney have been semi-motorcycle accidents. Because trucks are so much bigger and more massive than bikes, the damage to the motorcycle, and the injuries...
Read MoreWhat Are the Necessary Elements of a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
A Cycle Attorney Primer I recently had a conversation with someone who had been in a bike vs. deer accident (and lived to tell the tale!). This person totaled their bike, had injuries, and so naturally, after taking care of their injuries, they made a wise decision and reached out...
Read MoreLoss of Consortium in New Jersey Cycle Claims
Of the many reasons that I remain passionate even after all these years as a New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney, among the most important involves the concept of Loss of Consortium in New Jersey cycle claims. When a spouse or family member is injured in a motorcycle accident, their lives...
Read MoreSpring Charity Rallies and Rides
There is a certain stereotype held by many in the general, non-motorcycle-riding-public that bikers are just a bunch of bad guys, scofflaws and toughs. It’s true that our black leathers, boots, denim jackets and tattoos can create quite a first impression, as a New Jersey attorney who serves the motorcycle...
Read MoreFlirting With Disaster
The Consequences of Riding Without Your Motorcycle Permit and NJ License So, you want to be a biker. I understand these dark urges. As a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer with an absolute passion for the ride, I have also been drawn to the romance and rebellion of mounting up...
Read MoreDebunking Popular Helmet Use Myths
Like any passionate motorcycle enthusiast, I definitely have strong opinions about the usefulness and constitutionality of mandatory helmet laws. But as a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer, I have seen too many people come through my office over the last 25 years suffering from devastating brain injuries to pretend that...
Read MoreMotorcycle Road Trip Tips
Motorcycle Injury Attorney Advice for Your Big Adventure We’re still deep in the bowels of winter here on the East Coast, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to start dreaming of that summer, Easy Rider style road trip. I know I am. As a motorcycle attorney who loves to...
Read MoreMotorcycle Injuries Lost Wage Recovery
Hire The Cycle Attorney as Your Motorcycle Injury Lawyer to Recover Lost Wages Soon after a person with motorcycle injuries contacts me I am usually asked, “Will my lost wages be compensated?”. I understand how devastating it can be to your finances if you are laid up in the hospital,...
Read More7 Safety Tips for Winter Riding
New Jersey Motorcycle Injury Attorney Helps You Ride Safely This Winter For some folks, the idea of climbing on a bike in the so-called dead of winter sounds crazy. It’s windy, cold, and probably slick and dangerous. But there is also a hardy group of year-round riders out there for...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Switching New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Occasionally, we are contacted by motorcycle accident victims who want to switch law firms. We are happy to talk with any new clients, no matter where they originate, and there is no professional rules in personal injury law that prevent a client from shopping for a new attorney. Along with...
Read MoreOwning and Insuring Your Classic Motorcycle
After my most recent post a couple of weeks ago regarding a motorcycle accident fatalities, I wanted to lighten the tone a bit and focus on something a little more enjoyable: classic motorcycles. I have always found the opportunity to own and ride a classic bike to be one of...
Read MoreChilling Motorcycle Accident Death Caught on Video
A video making the rounds of the internet the last few weeks details a tragic motorcycle accident death. Taken from the helmet cam of a biker who is cut off by the driver of a small car, the video runs as the biker clips the front fender of the vehicle,...
Read MoreWhy I Write NJ Motorcycle Accident Articles
Anti-motorcycle rider bias has real impact on bikers and their families You know the stereotypes. They’re almost as old as motorcycles themselves: The Sons of Anarchy, the Hells Angels – rampaging biker gangs storming through small towns, terrorizing the customers with their loud bikes, giant beards, leathers, and general anti-social...
Read MoreOne of New Jersey’s Premier Motorcycle Crash Attorneys
Conducts A UI/UIM Thought Experiment This is a frightening, true story that happened to clients of mine. It illustrates a lesson I’ve been hammering on for a long time, along with many other PA and NJ motorcycle crash attorneys: the importance of purchasing adequate Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UI/UIM) coverage for your motorcycle....
Read MoreNJ Motorcycle Accidents Attorney Defines General Damages
Unfortunately, when you are involved in a serious motorcycle accident, getting the easily quantifiable damages you may be owed is often only the beginning of your dealings with your insurance company, the legal system and your NJ motorcycle accidents attorney. Lost wages, medical bills, property damage and other out of...
Read MoreNJ Motorcycle Accident Rates and Distracted Driving
Distracted drivers help push NJ motorcycle accident rates up According to New Jersey State’s Attorney General John. J. Hoffman, distracted driving in our state has become something of an epidemic. In fact, he referred to the past 10 years of motor vehicle accidents as our state’s “Distracted Driving Decade.” Regular...
Read MoreNJ Motorcycle Wreck Lawyer for DUI Victims
10 steps victims of New Jersey DUI accidents must take One of the most terrifying, confusing, and potentially deadly experiences a motorcycle rider will ever face is being in a motorcycle vs. car accident. When you discover the at fault driver was under the influence, you can add “infuriating” to...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Injuries, NJ
How to seek damages from a government entity As you might guess, if you suffer an accident that involves a government vehicle, and if you sustain motorcycle accident injuries, NJ state (and Federal) laws make it more difficult for you to recover damages than if the accident involved a vehicle...
Read MoreFatal Motorcycle Accident NJ
Prevention and liability issues Because of unfair stereotypes about motorcycle riders, it is often a challenge to establish liability when an accident occurs as a result of someone else’s negligence. This is true even when the claim involves a fatal motorcycle accident. This can make it especially difficult for the...
Read MoreStatute of Limitations for Motorcycle Accidents in NJ
What is the statute of limitations for motorcycle accidents in NJ, and why does it matter? “Statute of Limitations,” is one of the few legal terms or phrases that is both relatively well-known outside the legal profession, and fairly easy to understand for people who do not have a background...
Read MoreNJ Lawyer for Motorcycle Accidents Uses Reconstruction Experts
NJ lawyer, motorcycle accident reconstruction specialists work together to build stronger cases One of the most commonly uttered comments I hear when I speak with potential clients in the aftermath of their motorcycle accident goes something like this: “It all happened so fast, I don’t remember exactly what happened.” That...
Read MoreMotorcycle Crash Lawyer Assisting in Psychological Trauma
Leading the Way in Assisting Sufferers of Psychological Trauma Long-term psychological trauma (known generally in the legal arena as “pain and suffering”) is one of the most common and persistent, but least understood aspects of a NJ motorcycle crash. Lawyers who handle these cases regard these psychological injuries, such as...
Read MoreInjury Attorney Motorcycle Accident Evidence
New Jersey motorcycle lawyer explains evidence collection A common misconception among the general, non-motorcycle-riding populace is that when there is a motorcycle accident, the rider is to blame. This is categorically false. In fact, National Highway Traffic Safety Board (NHTSB) statistics demonstrate that in about 75% of motorcycle vs. car...
Read MoreMotorcycle Traffic Accident Lawyer Provides Safety Advice
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), over the first decade or so of the 21st century, while the overall number of traffic fatalities has fallen, motorcycle accident fatalities have risen. This is troubling to me as a motorcycle traffic accident lawyer, and as a biker myself. Since...
Read MoreMotorcycle Personal Injury Attorneys
Inaccuracies in Medical Records Can Often Cause Problems in Medical Cost Recovery Motorcycle personal injury attorneys review thousands of demand packages, which normally include the accident report, injury and scene photos, medical records and bills, wage loss information, and any other information that is generated when a motorcycle collision occurs,...
Read MoreMotorcycle vs Car Accident Statistics
Whether you’re on a day trip through the Delaware Valley, or headed out to Wildwood for the Roar to the Shore, the best way to experience New Jersey is on a bike. But hitting the open road on a motorcycle, no matter how exciting, does carry some risk. As a...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Injury Fault Reversal
First, let me begin by wishing all of my faithful readers a Happy New Year. Hopefully you all had a great 2013, and 2014 will be even better! This month I want to tell you about a recent experience I had wherein a new motorcycle accident injury client, who according...
Read MoreNJ Motorcycle Accident Injury Lawyer Provides Medical Treatment Recovery
Because of the hazards of motorcycle riding, including the speeds involved and the inherent vulnerability of riders, motorcycle accident injuries often require extensive medical treatment. In my experience as a NJ motorcycle accident injury lawyer I have seen many cases where people recovering from motorcycle accidents have run into trouble...
Read MoreNJ Motorcycle Accident Law
How Do I Prove That the Motorcycle Accident Wasn’t My Fault? When you are hurt in a motorcycle accident, you have no shortage of things to worry about. Your immediate health, of course, is the first concern, but once your injuries are stabilized you can start to think about what...
Read MoreHow to Get Larger Motorcycle Injury Settlements
Any New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer will tell you that the single most important aspect of getting larger motorcycle injury settlements is by adding to your insurance coverage. The way insurance works, in NJ, depending on your injuries, you are entitled to be compensated from the responsible party’s liability coverage....
Read MoreFree Consultation for NJ Motorcycle Accident Cases
What does “free consultation” mean, and how do I offer this service to you at no cost for NJ motorcycle accident cases? As a leading New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney I provide free consultation for NJ motorcycle accident cases, also known as a no win/no fee contingency basis. To put...
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Causes
My career has been spent investigating NJ motorcycle accident causes , and I have seen from top to bottom what can happen on the road when a motorcycle rider deviates from having full awareness at all times. What makes motorcycle riding so much fun is the fullness of the experience....
Read MoreCan NJ Motorcycle Accident Claims Be Settled Out of Court?
The time after a motorcycle accident can be unsettling and filled with apprehension about what is going to happen next. NJ motorcycle accident claims involve making many decisions as your case proceeds. One of these important decisions I will help you with is whether to take your NJ motorcycle accident...
Read MoreTexting May Cause Motorcycle Accidents
Just when we thought it was safe to ride again, another cause of motorcycle accidents! Several years ago in New Jersey David K. was riding his motorcycle with his wife as a passenger. As he approached a bend, in Whitehall Township, they were struck by another driver who was operating a...
Read MoreFun Motorcycle Facts and Early Motorcycle History
Today I’m taking off my motorcycle accident attorney hat, or helmet if you will, to bring you some motorcycle facts. Motorcycles were first developed around the time of the 1860’s in the European countries of Britain, France and Germany. There is no one person or date to credit for the...
Read MoreMotorcycle Lawsuit
Today I am going to give you a glimpse into a little known benefit of hiring a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer, that without being represented, you would not have. If a motorcycle lawsuit becomes necessary, a process known as “discovery” allows us to see what defense the insurance company...
Read MoreHow To Get a Motorcycle License – NJ
As a motorcycle rider and an experienced New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney, I can tell you that there is nothing like the joy of riding a motorcycle and the feeling of freedom you have as you cruise around the Garden State on your bike. If you don’t already have a...
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