Have you been injured in a motorcycle crash in New Jersey?  If so, you need to speak with a lawyer who can answer all of your questions about your accident and ensure that your victim rights are protected.  A knowledgeable Newark personal injury lawyer will let you know if you have the right to pursue a motorcycle accident injury claim.

A motorcycle accident is an extremely frightening event that is marked with many different challenges.  Physical injuries, psychological scars, and financial struggles are only a few of the issues that plague injured riders.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Newark, New Jersey

Anger and frustration become part of the equation when the injured rider realizes that the accident that injured them was caused by another person’s careless, reckless, or negligent actions.  New Jersey laws entitle you to seek and obtain compensation for the injuries that you sustain in an accident that is the fault of one or more other drivers.

The Newark, New Jersey motorcycle accident attorneys at Metro Law are highly qualified in all aspects of motorcycle accident laws in New Jersey and are available to help you file an accident claim to recover damages such as medical bills, lost wages and motorcycle repair bills, in addition to pain and suffering.  Our seasoned and skilled New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers have more than 100 years of combined personal injury law experience and have handled the most complex and complicated claims. Call us today to speak with a qualified member of our team about your motorcycle accident.

Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey

There are countless ways that a motorcycle accident can occur.  The most common ways that motorcycle accidents occur in New Jersey include, but are not limited to:

• Driving Under the Influence:  Drivers who choose to operate a motor vehicle while they are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs may be facing civil and criminal liability.
• Unsafe Lane Changes:  Drivers risk colliding with a motorcyclists when they fail to check their blind spots.  Drivers also risk a collision when they fail to signal a lane change.
• Car Doors:  A lot of motorcycle accidents take place when a driver who is seated in a parked car inadvertently opens the door, obstructing the path of the approaching motorcyclist.
• Speeding:  One of the leading causes of all motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents is excessive speed.  Drivers who are speeding have a decreased ability to see and react to other drivers in enough time to prevent an accident.
• Sudden Stops:  These sudden stops cause serious rear-end accidents.  They result because a driver is not leaving enough space between vehicles or is following too closely.  Rear-end accidents can also occur because of an abrupt stop. These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries for the motorcyclist involved.
• Lane Spitting:  Motorcyclist who drive between two lanes of traffic are “splitting the lanes.”  California is the only state that allows motorcyclists to “split lanes.” Some states have prohibited “lane splitting” completely.  New Jersey has not directly addressed lane splitting. That being said, “lane splitting” is not authorized in New Jersey and riders who are caught doing it can and will be cited for failing to keep right.
• Inexperienced Drivers:  Young and inexperienced drivers are more likely to make unsafe or erratic moves that could compromise the safety of other drivers who are sharing the roadways with them.
• Defective Motorcycle Part: When a manufacturer has poorly designed or manufactured a motorcycle or car part,  they can be held accountable for any injuries or subsequent deaths that arise from the use of the defective part or product.
• Left Turn Accidents:  These types of accidents involve right of way errors or a misjudgement in distance when trying to negotiate a left turn.  These accidents frequently result in severe injuries and sometimes result in the rider’s death.
• Dangerous Road Conditions:  When dangerous road conditions are present, such as potholes, crumbling pavement, or debris in the roadway, a rider increases their chance of losing control of their vehicle and crashing.  When there is a lack of street signs or signals on the roadways, motorcyclists are also placed in dangerous situations that can result in an accident.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident or if you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in or around Newark, you will need the guidance of an attorney who understands all of the personal injury laws pertaining to motorcycles accidents in our state.  Our attorneys have decades of experience handling even the most complicated and complex cases. Let us help you.

Common Injuries Associated With Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey

For so many bikers, riding a motorcycle is not just an inexpensive mode of transportation.  Bikers of all ages are drawn to the activity because of the freedom they feel when riding and the adventure that it provides the rider.  It becomes a way of life for some bikers. But when have been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, your freedom is taken from you.  You may no longer be capable of taking on a new adventure. Your injuries will leave you feeling trapped and in terrible and constant pain.

Some of the most common reported injuries that riders and passengers sustain in serious motorcycle accidents are listed below:  

• Head Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Fractured and Broken Bones
• Cuts, Lacerations, Bruises
• Road Rash
• Muscle Damage
• Disfigurement
• Biker’s Arm
• Lower-Extremity Injuries
• Internal Injuries
• Neck Injuries

These injuries can be debilitating forcing you to have to relearn everything you ever knew or learned.  They can be life-changing in so many ways.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Related to Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcyclist’s best defense against injury is to make sure that they obey all traffic laws and that they wear protective clothing and gear.  That gear includes a helmet. In New Jersey, riders are required to wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved helmet at all times while operating the motorcycle.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when brain tissue is injured while still enclosed in the skull.  These injuries can range from minor concussions to an injury so severe that it’s considered life-threatening.

The human brain, unlike other parts of the body, does not have the same type of regenerative capacity.  What that means is, if the neurons inside the brain are injured and become damaged, the damage is usually permanent.  Some of the ways that a TBI can occur while operating a motorcycle or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle include:

• If a biker or passenger is thrown from a motorcycle, they could hit their head on the pavement, concrete, curb or another solid object.
• An injury that causes penetration of the brain may result in damage to the neurons and blood vessels in the brain.
• If another automobile is involved in an accident, oftentimes, bikers and their passengers are ejected from the bike and hit their heads on other cars or objects in the crash.
• A TBI can occur after a blunt blow to the head, where fragments and pieces of the skull, damage brain tissue secondarily.

Spinal Cord Injuries Related To Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey

Injuries that occur in the neck and back are very common in motorcycle accidents.  Depending on the location and seriousness of the injury, victims may experience symptoms of severe pain to complete paralysis.

If a rider suffers from paralysis following an accident, the severity will depend on what area of the spine was damaged.  Injuries that occur in the neck area usually involve paralysis of the upper and/or lower extremities of the victim. Injuries that occur below the neck area will usually affect the lower extremities and the abdomen.  These effects could affect the victim partially or completely.

When a person suffers from these types of serious injuries, they risk not only the loss of movement and sensation. There are also other symptoms that the victim can be forced to deal with in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident.  These symptoms include, but are not limited to the following:

• Respiratory Problems
• Bladder and Bowel Control Issues
• Chronic Pain
• Circulatory Issues
• Sexual Dysfunction/Infertility
• Flaccid Muscles That Are Soft and Limp
• Spacitic Muscles With Uncontrolled Tightening
• Muscle Spasms

All of these issues can diminish your quality of life, affect you relationships with loved ones, affect your ability to earn a living, participate in recreational activities, and even affect your ability to socialize with others.  Psychological damage is also a harsh reality after a person suffers a spinal cord injury.

Fighting For Fair Compensation in Your Personal Injury Claim in Newark, New Jersey

Our New Jersey motorcycle accident attorneys have several decades of personal injury law experience and know how to deal with insurance companies on behalf of our clients.  Obtaining compensation after you have been injured in an accident can be a very difficult and drawn out process.

Having the help of a skilled motorcycle accident lawyer from Metro Law working on your behalf will ensure that your claim is thoroughly investigated as we work to build a solid and strong case. If you have been injured in a motorcycle crash that was caused by the negligent, careless, reckless, or deliberate acts of another driver, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses.  In New Jersey, this compensation is based on the following aspects of your injury accident:

• Medical Bills and Expenses–Past, Present, and Future Expenses
• Lost Wages
• Loss of Future Earning Ability
• Mental Anguish
• Pain and Suffering

If your loved one died as a result of a motorcycle accident in Newark, you may also be able to seek additional compensation by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. As we investigate each claim, we will work diligently to determine all forms of compensation and all liable parties in order to ensure that you get the maximum amount that you deserve for your injuries and losses.

How A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help With Your Injury Accident

With the help of an experienced team of New Jersey personal injury lawyers who specialize in motorcycle accidents and the injuries that coincide with them, you can rest easy knowing your claim is in good hands as we fight with everything in our power to ensure you get the financial help you are entitled to for the injuries you incurred at the hands of another.  To do this, we do the following for every accident claim that we handle:

• Analyze the accident and police reports
• Gather and collect any evidence from the accident scene that is relevant to the crash
• Question all witnesses
• Gather and collect all medical records pertaining to the injury accident
• Discuss all injuries with medical doctors and experts in the field
• Discuss expected recovery times with doctors and experts in the field
• Study and examine the other driver’s driving record and driving history
• Recreate the scene of the accident, when needed
• Handle all settlement matters
• If a settlement cannot be reached, we are prepared to take your claim to trial

It is in your best interest to speak with a knowledgeable and skilled lawyer about your accident before you speak to anyone.  Your attorney will work directly with the insurance companies to make sure that you they don’t try to misconstrue and twist your words.  Call Metro Law today to find out if you have the right to pursue a claim.

Trust the Reputable Personal Injury Lawyers at Metro Law With Your Claim

If you have been injured in a serious motorcycle accident in New Jersey or someone you love has been killed in a motorcycle crash, please don’t wait to call one of our experienced personal injury or wrongful death attorneys to discuss the circumstances surrounding your injury accident.  We can ensure that your rights as an injured victim are protected from the start of your claim.   Our team of dedicated New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers have more than 100 years of combined personal injury law experience and have successfully represented countless residents of New Jersey who have been injured as a result of another person’s negligence. Call us today to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.  You don’t pay anything unless we win your case. Contact us today to see how we can help you at 1-800-469-6476.