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Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP
184 E 161 St.
2nd floor
The Bronx, NY 10451
Telephone: 718-215-9774
If you or someone in your family was injured on a motorcycle, you already know how quickly everything can change.
One moment you’re riding. The next, you’re dealing with impact, pain, and uncertainty — and often, very little protection between you and the road.
Now you’re left trying to make sense of it: What happened? Who’s responsible? How do we handle what comes next?
We understand how overwhelming this is. Our role is to bring clarity, protect your position, and help you move forward with confidence.
A motorcycle accident claim is a legal claim brought when a rider is injured due to someone else’s negligence.
These cases most often involve collisions with vehicles, but they can also stem from unsafe road conditions or defective equipment.
Motorcycle claims are different from typical car accident cases. Riders are more exposed, injuries are often more serious, and assumptions are frequently made about fault.
In plain terms:
If the crash was preventable and caused by another party, you may have the right to recover compensation for what you’ve gone through — and what lies ahead.
Motorcycles are part of everyday traffic — but they’re not always treated that way.
We see serious crashes occur in situations like:
* Drivers turning left across a rider’s path
* Vehicles changing lanes without checking blind spots
* Sudden stops in dense traffic
* Poorly maintained road surfaces
* Limited visibility at busy intersections
We’ve handled cases where riders were struck near entrances to the Major Deegan, where speed, merging traffic, and tight spacing create little room for error.
These are not unusual conditions. They’re part of the daily reality riders face.
After a motorcycle accident, the steps you take early can make a real difference.
Even if you believe you can “tough it out,” injuries may be more serious than they appear.
Photos of the roadway, vehicles, and your injuries can become important evidence.
Names, contact details, and insurance information from everyone involved.
You may be contacted quickly. It’s okay to wait until you understand your situation.
Early offers are often far below what the case may actually be worth.
Most motorcycle crashes are preventable.
Common causes include:
A driver turns across the rider’s path, often claiming they didn’t see the motorcycle.
Drivers fail to check blind spots before moving into a rider’s lane.
Rear-end collisions can be especially dangerous for riders due to lack of protection.
Potholes, debris, uneven pavement, or poorly maintained surfaces can destabilize a motorcycle quickly.
Drivers often misjudge a motorcycle’s speed or distance.
Phones, navigation systems, and other distractions reduce awareness of smaller vehicles like motorcycles.
In many cases, more than one factor contributes — and responsibility may extend beyond a single driver.
Motorcycle injuries are often severe.
We represent individuals and families dealing with:
* Traumatic brain injuries
* Spinal cord damage
* Multiple fractures
* Internal injuries
* Severe road rash and soft tissue damage
* Long-term or permanent disability
But the impact goes beyond the physical.
Loss of income. Extended recovery. Changes to daily life. For some families, it means adjusting to a completely different future.
A legal claim is about addressing all of that — not just the immediate medical bills.
Motorcycle accident claims in New York involve important differences.
Unlike car drivers, motorcyclists are not covered by no-fault insurance. That means medical bills are not automatically paid through a no-fault system.
Instead, claims are typically made against the at-fault party’s liability insurance.
This makes early investigation and case development especially important.
Depending on the situation, coverage may include:
* The driver’s insurance policy
* Additional policies tied to the vehicle or employer
* Other responsible parties, if applicable
Understanding how to access these sources of coverage is critical to protecting your recovery.
Motorcycle riders often face unfair assumptions.
You may hear:
* “They were speeding”
* “They were weaving through traffic”
* “They took a risk by riding”
These assumptions are common — and often unsupported.
New York law allows you to recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. The focus is on what actually caused the crash.
We address these bias-driven arguments directly and make sure the case is built on facts, not stereotypes.
When you come to us, we take on the parts of this process that can quickly become overwhelming.
We help you:
We ensure your treatment is properly documented and connected to your case.
Accident scenes change, vehicles are repaired — we act quickly to secure what matters.
You won’t have to manage calls, statements, or pressure on your own.
We look beyond the obvious to uncover every source of liability and coverage.
We anticipate defenses and prepare your case from the beginning.
Our role is to bring clarity and stability to a situation that often feels anything but.
Our office is located at:
184 E 161 St., 2nd Floor
Bronx, NY 10451
We’re near the courthouse area and easily accessible by subway lines serving East 161st Street. If you’re driving, the Grand Concourse provides a direct route, with nearby streets making navigation manageable.
If your injuries make travel difficult, we can arrange to meet in a way that works for you.
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident. Shorter deadlines may apply in certain situations, so it’s important to act early.
You may still have a case. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically prevent recovery, though it may be raised as part of the defense.
Motorcyclists are not covered by no-fault insurance in New York, which changes how medical bills and claims are handled.
You can still recover compensation. New York follows a comparative fault system, which means your recovery may be reduced — not eliminated.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term effects of your injuries.
We handle these cases on a contingency basis. There are no upfront costs — we are paid only if we recover compensation for you.
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, you don’t need to have everything figured out today.
You need clear answers, steady guidance, and a team that understands what you’re facing — and how to help you move forward.