Motorcycle Accidents
Bronx Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
A car pulls left across your lane on the Grand Concourse and there is nothing between you and the road. For over 35 years we have helped injured Bronx riders get their medical care paid for and hold careless drivers responsible. Free consultation, 24/7.
Free case review
Hit while riding? Tell us what happened.
A few lines is enough to start. We will call you back and tell you honestly whether you have a case.
- Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
- We answer 24/7 — English and Spanish.
- Home and hospital visits available.
Prefer to talk now? (718) 409-5500
The One Rule Every Injured Rider Needs to Know
Here is the rule that surprises almost every motorcyclist we meet: New York's no-fault insurance does not cover you. The no-fault system that automatically pays medical bills and lost wages for people in cars — and for pedestrians and bicyclists — leaves motorcycle operators and their passengers out. You can be carrying full coverage, be completely blameless, and still find that nothing pays your hospital bill on its own.
That is not the end of your case. It changes where the money comes from. Instead of a no-fault claim, your medical bills and your lost income have to be recovered from the driver who caused the crash, through a claim against that driver's liability insurance — and, when the driver has too little coverage or none at all, from the underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage on your own motorcycle policy. Those claims take proof: the police report, the scene, the damage to the bike, the medical records, sometimes an accident reconstruction. They are built, not filed.
There is one place the rule works in a rider's favor. Because motorcyclists sit outside the no-fault system, the "serious injury" threshold that limits what a person in a car can sue for generally does not stand in a rider's way the same manner. Whether that helps in your particular case depends on your facts, and it is one of the first things we look at. Ask us — the conversation is free.
The Law Offices of Evan W. Kohn has represented injured people in the Bronx for more than 35 years. Our office is at 2000 White Plains Road, under the elevated 2/5 train. If you are too hurt to travel, we come to your home or your hospital room. You pay nothing up front, and there is no fee unless we win.
Motorcycle Crashes We Handle
The same handful of driver mistakes put Bronx riders in the hospital again and again. If yours is on this list — or even if it is not — call and we will tell you honestly where you stand.
Left-Turn Collisions
A car turns across your lane at an intersection because the driver "never saw" the bike. It is the most common way riders are hurt, and the turning driver is usually the one who failed to yield.
Lane-Change and Blind-Spot Hits
A driver drifts over on the Bruckner or the Cross Bronx without looking. On four wheels it is a scrape. On two it puts you on the pavement in live traffic.
Doors and Double-Parking
Bronx avenues are lined with double-parked cars and delivery vans. A door swung open, or a van pulling out of a lane it should not be in, leaves a rider nowhere to go.
Road Defects and Potholes
A crater, a sunken utility cut, or loose steel plate can throw a bike down. Claims against the City require written notice long before the crash, so these cases have to be investigated fast.
Hit-and-Run Riders
Drivers leave the scene far too often here. Even when the car is never found, the uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy — or a state fund — may still stand behind your claim.
Injured Passengers
A passenger on a motorcycle almost never shares the blame for a crash. You can bring a claim regardless of which driver was at fault, including against the rider you were with.
What To Do
After a Motorcycle Crash in the Bronx
- Get checked by a doctor the same day, even if you walked away. Road-rash and adrenaline hide fractures and head injuries.
- Make sure the police come and a report is filed. Do not let the driver talk you into "handling it between us."
- Photograph everything: the car, the bike, the skid marks, the lane, the light, your gear, your injuries.
- Get the driver's license, plate and insurance card, and the phone number of anyone who saw it.
- Keep your helmet and your damaged gear. They are evidence of the force of the impact.
- Call us before you give any statement to the driver's insurance company. Their job is to pay you less.
Common Questions From Riders
I was riding without full coverage. Do I still have a case?
Who pays my hospital bills while the case is going on?
I was not wearing a helmet. Does that end my case?
The driver says I was speeding. What now?
How long do I have to bring a claim?
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What Our Neighbors Say
Mr. Kohn was absolutely phenomenal in making sure I get the most out of my case. He made sure all of my injuries were taken care of first and foremost. If you want a hefty sum of cash, have some patience and trust him. Thank you and to everyone at your office for your help !
I highly recommend Evan kohn, very professional and friendly staff, they settled my case, I got twice of the money that the insurance was trying to settle with me for.
This was the most carefree situation. The office was very supportive. I had a public balance with another entity and the lawyer handled it while negotiating a final payment of substantially less than what was being asked of me. Thank guys you all are awesome.
Mr.Kohn and his team took very amazing care of me during a time of a traumatic event. I would definitely recommend his care if you were in a vehicle accident. Mr.Kohn and staff are respectful, caring and virtuous! Thank you for your services!!
The staff at Evan Kohn Law Firm are very knowledgeable, meticulous, and professional. They provided me with excellent service. Mr. Kohn is the best accident Attorney in New York. He delivers big and quick settlements. I would recommend him …
Mr.Kohn, Ms.Antonetta, Ms.Debbie and Ms.Eddyth are the very best of the best. They are the most compassionate, professional, and thorough team. Mr.Kohn has helped me not once but twice and worked so hard to get me the justice I deserve. I …
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Hit While Riding? Talk to Us First.
Free consultation, 24/7, no fee unless we win. We handle the insurance companies so you can focus on healing. Home and hospital visits available.