Upstate New York Attorney Represents Those Injured in Motorcycle Accidents

New York Personal Injury Law Firm Concentrates on Motorcycle Collisions

Because of the lack of protection a motorcycle provides to its rider, injuries suffered by those involved in motorcycle accidents are often very severe and even life threatening. Even if motorcyclists wear helmets and protective clothing, there is no barrier between them and the surface of the road, another vehicle, or some other object, and because of this lack of protection they are at a much higher risk for injury than those riding in an automobile.

New York Motorcycle Laws

To operate a motorcycle in New York State, you must have a Class M or MJ Operator's License or Learner's Permit. To get a learner's permit, you must pass a written exam at a DMV testing center. When a learner is practicing, he is required to be supervised by a driver with a valid motorcycle license, and the supervising driver must be within sight and no more than one-quarter mile from the learner at all times. A minimum of 30 hours of practice is recommended.

Motorcycle helmet use is required for all riders in New York, and helmets must meet US DOT federal motor vehicle safety standards. Eye protection is also required, and must at a minimum conform to the standards established by the American National Standard Institute. All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane, and only two motorcycles may operate side by side in a single lane in the state of New York.

If you were injured in an accident involving a motorcycle, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Gerard V. Amedio, P.C. will review your claim and help you obtain fair compensation. Contact our lawyers online or call (518) 583-4123 to schedule your initial case evaluation today.