Motorcycle

Few transportation experiences compare to the rush of flying down the interstate with the wind blowing past as you cruise down the open road on a motorcycle.  The excitement and thrill of cruising along on a motorcycle is exhilarating, but motorcycles offer almost no protection from injury when a rider is confronted by a negligent … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Defect Accidents

Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Major Deegan Expressway in The Bronx A news article posted on norwoodnews.org states that a 34-year-old man was tragically killed in a motorcycle-vehicle accident along the Major Deegan Expressway in Bronx, New York.  NYPD responded to the severe motorcycle accident last Tuesday at approximately … [Read more...] about Bronx Motorcycle Accident

STATEN ISLAND, NY - A news report on silive.com states that a Mariners Harbor man was tragically killed in a morning motorcycle crash in Travis, New York. According to the NYPD, a 35-year-old man from Harbor Road, was taken to Staten Island University Hospital’s Ocean Breeze campus. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the … [Read more...] about Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Staten Island

ROCKY POINT, NY - A news story posted on dailyvoice.com reports that a motorcyclist and the driver of a Mercedes-Benz collided at around 8:50 pm in Rocky Point.  According to the Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives, the motor vehicle collision was fatal. The Mercedes-Benz's driver, a 25-year-old man from Rocky Point, … [Read more...] about Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Rocky Point on Long Island, New York

YONKERS, NY - September 15, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on dailyvoice.com, a severe, fatal automobile accident occurred in Westchester County, New York.  The two-vehicle accident occurred in Yonkers, New York, at the intersection of Walnut Street and Yonkers Avenue at approximately 11:50 p.m. last Friday … [Read more...] about Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Yonkers, New York

Motorcycle accidents and collisions are largely preventable in that many are caused because someone – or more than one person – simply did not take the time to consider carefully their actions and the potential consequences of those actions. It is tragic that a simple lack of planning and forethought can devastate not only the life … [Read more...] about Leading Causes of Motorcycle Collisions in New York

The motorcycle accident injury lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP understand that after a motorcycle crash, the future can look quite bleak. Medical bills and other expenses continue to accumulate while the injured cyclist’s ability to earn an income to support him- or herself and address these financial obligations is compromised. … [Read more...] about How Does Having a Motorcycle Attorney Help After a Collision?

LINDENHURST, NY - August 17, 2020 - According to an online news report posted on patch.com, a motorcycle rider was severely injured in a motorcycle accident in Lindenhurst, New York. According to Suffolk police, the 31-year-old man from Amityville was operating a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle north along New Highway. Then the motorcycle … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Accident with Injuries in Lindenhurst, New York (NY)

SMITHTOWN, NY - August 13, 2020 - According to an online news report on DailyVoice.com, a 22-year-old motorcyclist was tragically killed in a two-motor vehicle collision at a Long Island intersection in Smithtown, New York. The accident occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. A 17-year-old young man … [Read more...] about Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Long Island, New York

Motorcycle Accident With Injuries on Route 25 in East Marion in New York (NY) SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY- Suffolktimestimesreview.com writes that a motorcycle crash took place this week on Route 25. The incident involved a 2019 Subaru that was attempting to turn left at the intersection with Starts Road. The motorcyclist was … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Accident on Route 25 in East Marion in New York

USA- Newswire.net writes that motorcyclists enjoy the freedom of the open road, but that they are also facing constant risks when they head out each day. Using proper safety gear is one way to lower the risk posed by riding a motorcycle. However, even responsible and cautious motorcyclists face a number of dangers that are largely … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Accident Causation

USA- Wwlp.com writes that in the summer months, many riders take to the road. However, with more motorcyclists out enjoying the warm weather, the risk of crashes increases. Two motorcyclists recently died in crashes just hours apart from one another, leading to reminders about the risks of the road. One owner of a motorcycle shop … [Read more...] about Preventing Motorcycle Accidents

USA- Tctimes.com writes that crashes are more common during the summer. While winter weather may make driving more hazardous, the majority of crashes take place in the summer simply because more cars are on the road. One additional reason that crashes increase in the summer is the Rise in new drivers. Young motorists spend much of … [Read more...] about More Auto Accidents Take Place During the Summer

USA- Nolo.com writes that just because a driver does not actually crash into a motorcyclist, does not mean that the motorist is not at fault for causing a crash. Drivers may cut into the path of a motorcycle for a number of reasons. In many cases, a person operating a car may fail to notice a motorcycle because it is smaller or … [Read more...] about Drivers Can Cause “No Contact” Motorcycle Accident

LINDENHURST, N.Y.— A man from Long Island faces serious criminal charges after allegedly driving drunk and causing a motorcycle accident that resulted in severe personal injuries. According to the Daily Voice from Nassau County, a 29-year-old man from Long Island was driving a 1999 GMC sports utility vehicle west on Hoffman Avenue in … [Read more...] about Drunk Driver Causes Accident With Motorcycle Injuries

USA - Mcrider.com writes that motorcyclists often feel that every car on the road is creating a risk to their safety. While it may sometimes seem like every driver is distracted, motorists need not be looking at a phone or otherwise completely distracted in order to cause a deadly crash with a motorcycle. As it turns out, drivers, … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving is Not the Only Reason Drivers Cut Off Motorcycles

COLLIER COUNTY, FL- Fox4now.com writes that a motorcyclist died in a collision in Collier County, Florida. The victim was identified as a 25-year-old who was traveling eastbound prior to the wreck. A road maintenance vehicle that was in the eastbound lanes and the two vehicles collided. Responders declared the victim dead at the … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Accident on Golden Gate Boulevard in Collier County, Florida

SARASOTA, FL- Mysuncoast.com writes that a motorcycle crash left one person dead this week in Sarasota, Florida. The incident occurred when the motorcyclist was involved in a crash with another vehicle on University Parkway at the intersection with Kentucky Street in Sarasota, Florida. The crash took place in the evening when the … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist Killed on University Parkway in Sarasota, Florida (FL)

MANHATTAN, NY – June 16, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on Nydailynews.com, police are investigating an accident between a car and a motorcycle on St. Nicholas Avenue close to West 192nd Street in Manhattan, New York, on Sunday, June 14, 2020.  The motorcyclist sustained injuries when an SUV performed a U-turn and … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist Hit and Injured Struck By an SUV in Manhattan

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — A motorcyclist lies in a Long Island ICU in critical condition after he was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with two Lexus automobiles. The severe motorcycle accident happened at the intersection of Broadway and Veterans Boulevard. That intersection is known throughout Massapequa as a dangerous … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Rider Airlifted from Long Island Accident Scene

MASSAPEQUA, Long Island, N.Y. — A 28-year-old motorcycle rider suffered critical injuries in a crash involving two luxury-brand automobiles in Massapequa. The motorcycle accident happened around 10:30 in the morning. According to a report in the Daily Voice, the motorcycle rider collided with two Lexus automobiles in the crash at the … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Long Island Accident

BAY SHORE, Long Island, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that killed the 31-year-old rider. The rider was a Bay Shore resident. Authorities say that he was riding a Ducati motorcycle on Ohio Avenue when the motorcycle and a car collided, according to a report published by the Bay Shore Patch. The … [Read more...] about Fatal Motorcycle Accident in North Bay Shore, New York

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY- Patch.com writes that a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Suffolk County this week. The nighttime wreck involved two motorcycles and a 2006 Jeep Liberty that was heading southbound in Mastic. Reports indicate that the Jeep was traveling southbound on Manor Road and that the driver then tried to make a left … [Read more...] about Tragic Suffolk County Crash Kills Motorcyclist

Manhattan, NY - According to an online news report from NYDailyNews.com, law enforcement accident investigators are investigating a tragic, fatal accident that involved a motorcyclist who was riding on the southbound Henry Hudson Parkway close to 125th Street in Manhattan, New York. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist was killed when he … [Read more...] about Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan, New York

QUEENS, New York — A 32-year-old woman died Saturday night around 6:30 when a motorcycle rider plowed into her. The woman who died had just ended her shift at a local supermarket and was walking home when the motorcycle ran her down, according to the Daily Voice. EMS first responders rushed the severely injured woman to Wyckoff … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Rider Strikes and Kills Pedestrian

QUEENS, NEW YORK – As reported in an online news article published by pix11.com, a motorcyclist was killed in a drunk driving accident on the Long Island Expressway. According to police, a 63-year-old man was killed in a drunk driving accident when his motorcycle was struck by a 27-year-old man driving a Nissan.  The accident … [Read more...] about Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accident in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — A law student from Brooklyn died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 4, 2019, according to The New York Daily News. The student was reportedly on his way to study for a final exam he had upcoming. The initial investigation by the responding police officers suggests that the law student who was on his motorcycle … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Law Student Dies in Motorcycle Accident