3-year statute of limitations.
NY personal-injury claims must be filed within 3 years (New York civil procedure rule 214). For wrongful death: 2 years from date of death.
NYC Motorcycle Accident Lawyer · No Bias, No Lowball
Down on your bike?
New York no-fault doesn't cover motorcyclists. That means you sue from day one for medical bills, lost wages, AND pain and suffering — the threshold doesn't apply. It also means insurers fight harder. We fight back harder.
Madison Law Firm PLLC · 579 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
How we handle your case
1
Investigate
Crash-site photos, witness statements, traffic-cam footage, helmet and gear (preserved), and police report. We hire accident reconstructionists when speed or fault is contested.
2
Negotiate
Motorcyclists face anti-rider bias from adjusters. We document everything and present the full liability picture before any settlement talk.
3
Litigate
When carriers stall, we file. Jury selection matters — voir dire on anti-motorcycle bias is part of the job.
What you can recover
Medical bills (full freight — no no-fault)
Lost wages (full, not capped)
Pain and suffering (no threshold)
Road rash / scarring
Orthopedic / spinal injuries
Wrongful death
Every case is different. The recoverable damages depend on your injuries, the insurance available, and the facts of your case.
What you need to know
No no-fault for motorcyclists.
NY no-fault law excludes motorcyclists from no-fault PIP coverage. That's bad for medical billing but good for your damages claim — no serious-injury threshold to overcome.
Helmet use is not contributory negligence.
Under People v. Coe and related authority, helmet non-use is generally NOT admissible to reduce damages in NY. We block that defense early.
Hurt? Talk to us today.
We answer 24/7. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.