Down on your bike in the Hamptons?
Sideswiped on the Sunrise Highway or Montauk Highway. Hit by a left-turner at a rural intersection. Run off the road by a careless driver. NY no-fault doesn't cover motorcyclists — that means you sue from day one for the full damages. Cases filed at Suffolk County Supreme Court at 1 Court Street, Riverhead.
Madison Law Firm PLLC · Serving the Hamptons · (212) 300-3191
What to know about motorcycle accident cases in the Hamptons
Common crash patterns in Hamptons
Left-turning vehicles failing to see motorcyclists are the most common cause of injury crashes. Southampton, East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, and Westhampton all see this pattern at signalized intersections.
No no-fault for motorcyclists
NY no-fault law excludes motorcyclists from insurance coverage. The downside: no quick medical coverage. The upside: no serious-injury threshold — you sue for everything from day one.
Anti-rider bias on adjusters and juries
Insurers and juries carry implicit bias against motorcyclists. We document everything thoroughly and select juries carefully on voir dire.
Helmet evidence is not admissible
Under People v. Coe and related NY authority, helmet non-use is generally not admissible to reduce damages. We block that defense early.
Venue and filing
Most Hamptons motorcycle claims are filed at Suffolk County Supreme Court at 1 Court Street, Riverhead. Trial-ready motion practice from day one because settlement offers are usually low until trial is set.
For the full legal framework — statutes, deadlines, damages — see the NYC Motorcycle Accident Lawyer hub.
How we work
Call or message
We answer 24/7. Tell us where and when the motorcycle accident happened.
Free case review
No fee, no obligation. We tell you what you have and what it's worth.
Investigate
Preservation letters, evidence collection, expert review — within days.
Negotiate or file
Settle when fair. File at Suffolk County Supreme Court at 1 Court Street, Riverhead when the carrier won't pay.
Other Hamptons legal services
Madison Law Firm PLLC handles more than motorcycle accident cases in the Hamptons.
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