How Can I Keep a Totaled Motorcycle After an Accident?
Can I Keep My Motorcycle When the Insurance Company Totals It? Yes. You can keep a totaled motorcycle if the insurance company declares it a total loss. The motorcycle is your property, and it is always your choice whether to keep it or not. The insurance company will pay you for the total value of […]
Can I Keep My Motorcycle When the Insurance Company Totals It? Yes. You can keep a totaled motorcycle if the insurance company declares it a total loss. The motorcycle is your property, and it is always your choice whether to keep it or not. The insurance company will pay you for the total value of your motorcycle plus tax, less the salvage value. You can purchase the vehicle back for scrap value with a salvage title. Many of our clients are attached to their motorcycles and want to keep them at any cost. We have had clients who know how to repair or rebuild motorcycles and clients who built a custom motorcycle and wanted to rebuild it. Who Owns a Totaled Motorcycle After Insurance Pays for the Motorcycle? Since the insurance company will pay you for your totaled motorcycle, the insurance company will own the motorcycle after they pay you for it. The insurance company will pay you for your totaled motorcycle less the salvage value. A salvage company will pay you the salvage value. You must give the motorcycle title to the insurance or salvage company. How to Buy Back Your Totaled Motorcycle If you want to keep your motorcycle, you must buy it back for the salvage value from the insurance company (see below for how much it can cost). Just tell the insurance company that you want to keep your totaled motorcycle. The insurance company will pay you for the damage to your motorcycle, less the salvage value. You will not be paid the salvage value. You will keep your motorcycle and get a salvage title. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! Call Attorneys Rob Plevy & Phil Franckel days/nights/weekends for a free consultation 1-800-HURT-911 1-800-487-8911 How Much Will it Cost to Buy Back a Totaled Motorcycle? The cost to buy back a totaled motorcycle is the salvage value, usually only a few hundred dollars. We usually see motorcycle salvage values ranging from $250 to $750. But you don’t have actually to pay that money. You will just receive less money from the insurance company. The insurance company will pay you for the damage to your motorcycle, less the salvage value. Example: $7,500 motorcycle value before it was totaled $500 motorcycle salvage value $7,500 amount you receive if you do not keep your motorcycle $7,000 amount you receive if you keep your motorcycle with a salvage title If you’re in New York, read what you need to know about Salvage Branding and the New York Salvage Vehicle Examination Program. If you want to repair your motorcycle, always use a qualified motorcycle repair shop unless you’re highly experienced. Totaled Motorcycle Financed With a Bank Loan If you financed your motorcycle by buying it with a bank loan, the bank will have a lien on your title. The insurance company will pay off the bank loan and give you any excess amount. If the insurance company does not pay enough to pay off the bank loan, you must pay the difference to the bank. You can keep a totaled motorcycle with a salvage title when a bank financed the motorcycle. You just have to pay the salvage value to your insurance company. Why Will the Insurance Company Keep a Totaled Motorcycle? When you have collision or comprehensive (fire and theft) coverage, and you make a claim for damage to your motorcycle, the insurance company will pay you for the damage. If the insurance company determines that the damage will cost too much to repair, the insurance company will total the motorcycle, take possession of it, and sell it for salvage value. When Is a Motorcycle Totaled? In New York, a motorcycle will be totaled if the cost to repair is 75% or more of the motorcycle’s value. Motorcycles are totaled by the insurance company in the vast majority of our motorcycle accident cases. We have even seen motorcycles totaled when there was almost no visible damage. Often, the insurance company won’t even send an appraiser to the repair shop to inspect your motorcycle. They will call the shop and ask the shop to email photos of the motorcycle. Our cases always involve an injury from a motorcycle accident. But just like a motorcycle can be totaled with little to no visible damage, a rider can be seriously injured even when the motorcycle has little to no visible damage. Even if you only had a minor injury from a motorcycle accident, call us! Why Do Insurance Companies Total Motorcycles With Little Damage? Because most motorcycles are worth considerably less than cars, the cost of repairing a motorcycle is proportionately more than repairing a car. Therefore, motorcycles are totaled more often than cars. Often, the fork and/or frame is bent, or there is a crack in the motor or other parts, and the cost to repair the motorcycle is just too much compared to the value of the motorcycle. The damage to the motorcycle in this photo doesn’t look too bad, but if you look closely at the photo, you can see cracks on the fairing and damage to the gas tank and handlebar. Not so visible was that the fork was bent. The motorcycle was totaled. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2449" class="wp-image-2449 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/01/motorcycle-damage_11630_opt.jpg" alt="The motorcyclist asked can I keep a totaled motorcycle with the damage on this motorcycle" width="450" height="376" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/01/motorcycle-damage_11630_opt.jpg 450w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/01/motorcycle-damage_11630_opt-300x251.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /> The insurance company totaled the motorcycle because of this damage Is it a Good Idea to Keep a Totaled Motorcycle? Rarely. Unless you have an antique or highly collectible motorcycle with considerable value, keeping a totaled motorcycle won’t make sense. Examples of Clients Who Wanted to Keep a Totaled Motorcycle We had a client who was unhappy when the insurance company offered him $8,000 for his Harley Davidson with a Screaming Eagle package. He wanted to keep the motorcycle, but we checked with Harley Davidson and were told that his Screaming Eagle package was a dealer add-on and not collectible. We then got the insurance company to pay $13,000, so he decided to take the money. We had another client, Manny, who built his own custom motorcycle that looked like a “Mad Max” motorcycle. Manny wanted to purchase his totaled motorcycle with a salvage title and rebuild it because he spent hundreds of hours building it, but the insurance company only offered him $12,000. We paid for an estimate to build an identical custom motorcycle and got the insurance company to pay $28,000, which was much more than our client wanted. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2547" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled-wheel_opt.jpg" alt="Totaled custom motorcycle" width="750" height="729" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled-wheel_opt.jpg 750w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled-wheel_opt-300x292.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled-wheel_opt-624x607.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2548" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled_opt.jpg" alt="custom motorcycle totaled " width="750" height="589" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled_opt.jpg 750w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled_opt-300x236.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/custom-motorcycle-totaled_opt-624x490.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /> Continue reading below this section <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2514" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt.png" alt="Divider line -article continues below this section about Attorney Rob Plevy" width="750" height="32" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt.png 750w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt-300x13.png 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt-624x27.png 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2488 alignleft" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt.jpg" alt="Founding Partner Motorcycle Accident Attorney Rob Plevy" width="190" height="339" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt.jpg 190w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt-168x300.jpg 168w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px" />Injured? Call 1-800-HURT-911® Founding Partner Rob Plevy right now for your free consultation! Rob will call you back within minutes! 1-800-487-8911 No Win — No Fees — No Expenses — GUARANTEED! You know our Motorcycle Awareness Campaign! Listen to Phil, Rob & Donna, who bought a brand new house after we settled her case! What will you do with your money? Is It Worth It to Keep a Totaled Motorcycle? Following are the cons or downsides you must consider if you decide to keep your totaled motorcycle after an accident. Salvage Title You will get a salvage title if you keep your motorcycle after the insurance company totals it. A salvage title is stamped SALVAGE to be obvious to a buyer. A salvage title will significantly reduce the value of your motorcycle and affect your insurance. Read about salvage titles at Edmunds. Resale Value A totaled motorcycle will have a lower resale value. You wouldn’t want to buy a motorcycle with a salvage title for the same amount as a motorcycle with an unbranded title. So, don’t expect to sell your motorcycle for full value if the title is branded as salvage. A salvage title will significantly reduce the value of your motorcycle because it tells prospective buyers that the motorcycle was severely damaged. In New York, it says that the damage was at least 75% of the motorcycle’s value before the accident. Insurance With a Salvage Title If you have a salvage title, your insurance premium will likely be higher. You may also have difficulty finding an insurance company to insure a motorcycle with a salvage title. If you find an insurance company to insure a motorcycle with a salvage title, your insurer will probably only cover liability. If the insurer only offers liability for a salvage motorcycle, you will not have collision coverage if the motorcycle is damaged, and you will not have comprehensive, which includes fire and theft coverage. See our Ultimate Motorcycle Insurance Guide to learn about the different types of motorcycle insurance coverage. Salvage Cost You will have to pay the salvage value. But paying the salvage cost is not really a downside to buying a totaled motorcycle. When an insurance company pays you for the loss of your motorcycle, you’re being paid for 100% of the motorcycle’s value in the condition it was in before being damaged. Because you’re being paid 100% of the motorcycle’s value, the insurance company is entitled to take the motorcycle and sell it to recoup some of its money. Paying the insurance company the salvage value for your totaled motorcycle is just paying the insurance company back for what they paid you. And you’re only buying it from the insurance company for what it’s worth. The insurance company will deduct a few hundred dollars from the money they pay you for your totaled motorcycle. Most totaled motorcycles have a salvage value of $500-800. Whatever the salvage value is, your insurance company will deduct that from the money they pay you. If you want to buy your totaled motorcycle, you will not be paid the salvage value. Therefore, your cost to buy your totaled motorcycle is the amount of the salvage value. Open Recalls If your motorcycle has a salvage title and your motorcycle has open recalls, the dealer may deny repairing the recall. This also applies to cars. What Should I Do if I Don’t Have Collision Coverage and the Car’s Insurance Won’t Pay Enough for My Motorcycle? If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in New York, we will represent you for free for your motorcycle damage claim. It may take longer to get the money for your motorcycle than if you had collision coverage, but we won’t charge you a legal fee, and we have been very successful getting full value from the other car’s insurance for our clients’ motorcycles, so you’re likely to get all your money back. Note: We do not represent motorcyclists for motorcycle collision damage unless you were injured. See why we highly recommend collision coverage for motorcycles. If you don’t have collision coverage on your motorcycle, you’ll probably find that the other driver’s insurance won’t pay you 100% of your motorcycle’s value. Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! 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Number of Motorcycles Registered In New York State 344,688 See the number of registered motorcycles by county in New York Number of Motorcycles Registered on Long Island 18,322 Nassau 31,574 Suffolk Number of Motorcycles Registered In New York City 4,803 Bronx 11,807 Kings/Brooklyn 7,719 New York/Manhattan 14,318 Queens 6,137 Richmond/Staten Island 44,784 Total in NYC […]
Number of Motorcycles Registered In New York State 344,688 See the number of registered motorcycles by county in New York Number of Motorcycles Registered on Long Island 18,322 Nassau 31,574 Suffolk Number of Motorcycles Registered In New York City 4,803 Bronx 11,807 Kings/Brooklyn 7,719 New York/Manhattan 14,318 Queens 6,137 Richmond/Staten Island 44,784 Total in NYC County With The Most Motorcycle Deaths In New York 95 percent of NY motorcycle deaths happen in Suffolk County, Long Island If you have a loved one who was killed in a motorcycle accident anywhere in New York, see the free services we offer for families with a wrongful death case and How Do I Pay for Funeral Bills after a Car or Motorcycle Accident? Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! 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What Can I Do If I Don’t Have The Money To Get My Motorcycle Out Of The Impound Yard
After a motorcycle accident, your motorcycle will be towed to an impound yard, autobody shop, or motorcycle shop. Don’t have collision coverage on your motorcycle? You’ll need to cough up hundreds of dollars to get your motorcycle back even if it’s totaled! Do You Have to Get Your Motorcycle Out of the Repair Shop or […]
After a motorcycle accident, your motorcycle will be towed to an impound yard, autobody shop, or motorcycle shop. Don’t have collision coverage on your motorcycle? You’ll need to cough up hundreds of dollars to get your motorcycle back even if it’s totaled! Do You Have to Get Your Motorcycle Out of the Repair Shop or Impound? Yes. Because the towing company will charge you every day for storage charges if you don’t pay to get your motorcycle out of the impound yard. Eventually, the tow yard will sell your motorcycle and sue you for the difference between what they get for your motorcycle and the amount you owe for towing and storage. How to Get Money to Get Your Motorcycle Out of the Repair Shop or Impound If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, we can quickly get you the money to pay the towing, impound, and storage fees! Continue reading below this section <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2514" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt.png" alt="Divider line -article continues below this section about Attorney Rob Plevy" width="750" height="32" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt.png 750w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt-300x13.png 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt-624x27.png 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2488 alignleft" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt.jpg" alt="Founding Partner Motorcycle Accident Attorney Rob Plevy" width="190" height="339" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt.jpg 190w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt-168x300.jpg 168w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px" />Injured? Call 1-800-HURT-911® Founding Partner Rob Plevy right now for your free consultation! Rob will call you back within minutes! 1-800-487-8911 No Win — No Fees — No Expenses — GUARANTEED! You know our Motorcycle Awareness Campaign! Listen to Phil, Rob & Donna, who bought a brand new house after we settled her case! What will you do with your money? You could sue the owner and driver of the car that caused your motorcycle accident. But we will do that for you and we will not charge you a legal fee to collect the money to repair or replace your motorcycle if you were injured in the motorcycle accident. However you do it, you must pay the money as quickly as possible to get your damaged motorcycle out of the shop or impound yard. If Storage Charges Become Excessive If the storage charges become excessive because you did not pay to remove your motorcycle from the impound yard and your motorcycle has not yet been sold, you may not be able to get back 100% of the cost. This is because you have an obligation to “mitigate” (make less severe) the damages for which the defendant is responsible to reimburse you. If the Impound Yard Sells Your Motorcycle You may not be able to sue for damage to your motorcycle or towing and storage charges if you do not pay to get your motorcycle out of the impound yard and your motorcycle gets sold! A property damage lawsuit in Brooklyn, for damage to a truck, towing, and storage fees was thrown out of court because the owner didn’t pay the storage fees. The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court threw out the lawsuit when the towing and impound yard “seized and disposed” of the truck “to cover the storage costs.” The Appellate Division said that the plaintiff failed to preserve the vehicle when the defendant had a right to inspect it, Delmur, Inc. v School Constr. Auth. 174 A.D.3d 784 (2d Dep’t 2019). How Much Can a Shop Charge You For Towing and Storing Your Motorcycle? Find out how much you can be charged for towing, labor, disassembly, and storage fees of your motorcycle in New York. If Your Motorcycle Is Towed to a Repair Shop After a Motorcycle Accident Don’t let the towing and storage charges become excessive! Just call us for a free consultation 7 days/nights at 1-800-HURT-911® | 1-800-487-8911 Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! 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Answer: Lane splitting is not legal in New York. But if you were injured in a motorcycle accident while lane splitting, you can still get money for your injuries even though it’s illegal in New York. Call us immediately for a free, no-obligation consultation days/nights/weekends 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Two Laws in the New York State Vehicle and […]
Answer: Lane splitting is not legal in New York. But if you were injured in a motorcycle accident while lane splitting, you can still get money for your injuries even though it’s illegal in New York. Call us immediately for a free, no-obligation consultation days/nights/weekends 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Two Laws in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) Make Lane Splitting Illegal One law prohibits a motorcyclist from passing another vehicle in the same lane. The other law prohibits riding a motorcycle between lanes or vehicles. NYS VTL § 1252 (b) states, “The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken.” NYS VTL § 1252 (c) states, “No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.” Where Is Lane Splitting Legal? California and Utah permit lane splitting. Some other states (see below) do not prohibit lane splitting. California has gone through stages of lane-splitting legality. Prior to 2013, it wasn’t specifically prohibited, but a motorcyclist could have been ticketed for another violation, such as improper passing, changing lanes unsafely, or reckless driving which are also violations in NY. In 2013, the California Highway Patrol issued guidelines for allowable lane splitting, for which they would not issue a summons. On January 1, 2017, a law went into effect, making lane splitting, with some limitations, legal. Lane splitting is prohibited when traffic is traveling faster than 30 mph, when passing a car at more than 10 mph faster than the car, and the motorcycle must have a safe amount of space to fit between the cars. Utah permitted lane splitting, also called lane filtering, on May 14, 2019. Utah permitted lane splitting to reduce rear-end collisions. Lane splitting is permitted in Utah when the posted speed limit is less than 45 mph; the road has two or more lanes in the same direction; the vehicles the motorcycle is passing must be stopped; the motorcycle speed is 15 mph or less, and passing must be made safely. This article explains the appropriate conditions, actions, and behavior of motorcyclists and drivers when lane splitting in Utah. The driver in this incident opened his door to stop the motorcycle and could have been charged with assault if the motorcyclist hit the door. States Where Lane Splitting Is Not Illegal According to the Motorcycle Legal Foundation, there is no law in the following 12 states which prohibit lane splitting: Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, and DC. Lane Splitting in Other Countries Lane splitting is legal in Europe and Asia. Arguments in Favor of Lane Splitting — Less time in traffic for car drivers & reduced carbon emissions: Wired.com reported that a 2012 study by Belgian research firm Transport & Mobility Leuven found replacing 10% of cars with motorcycles would cut time stuck in traffic by 63% for all drivers, including cars and cut carbon emissions by 6%, due to smoother traffic flow. — Safety: Motorcyclists face significant danger from rear-end collisions. Lane splitting can significantly reduce rear-end collisions. Motorcycle safety consultant Steve Guderian wrote in an August 2011 study, “Seemingly counter-intuitive, traffic filtering is actually a viable safety technique that removes the motorcycle and rider from the danger spot behind a stopped car and places the motorcycle into the more secure safety envelope that is created between two larger vehicles.” — Prevents motorcycle engine overheating. Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! 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Can I Use Underglow Lights in New York and Avoid a Ticket?
Are Underglow Lights Legal in New York? Most underglow lights or underbody lights installed on cars and motorcycles are illegal in New York State, but one type of underglow light is legal. In New York State, you can use under-glow lights only in the color white and only if they do not flash or oscillate. […]
Are Underglow Lights Legal in New York? Most underglow lights or underbody lights installed on cars and motorcycles are illegal in New York State, but one type of underglow light is legal. In New York State, you can use under-glow lights only in the color white and only if they do not flash or oscillate. When Is It Legal to Use Underglow Lights in New York State? Only if the color is white and Only if the light does not flash, blink, or oscillate. When Is It Illegal to Use Underglow Lights In New York? It is illegal to display or use underglow lights (or any other light) on a motor vehicle in New York: If the light is any color other than white, or If the light is white and blinks, flashes, or oscillates. You should not turn on underglow lights in any color other than steady white while riding a motorcycle or driving a car. Tip: If you are stopped while riding with white underglow lights, do not state that the color can be changed or give the police officer permission to attempt to operate the light to see if it can be changed. If the police officer insists on operating the light, you should not physically stop the police officer; however, you do not have to give permission. The police officer will have to prove in court that he/she had probable cause. Is It Illegal to Install Underglow Lights In New York? It is illegal to install or mount underglow lights (or any other light) in New York if the light is any color other than white or if the light is white and flashes or oscillates. Therefore, even if you were not using underglow lights but it was installed on your car or motorcycle, it is still illegal. Tip: If you are stopped by police, do not state that the color of your underglow lights can be changed. What NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law Restricts Use of Lights On Motorcycles? VTL § 381 Motorcycle equipment. (See paragraph 3); and VTL § 375 Equipment. (See paragraph 41. Colored and flashing lights). NYS VTL § 381.3 restricts the use of lights visible from the front of a motorcycle and states: “Except as hereinafter provided, only a white or yellow light shall be displayed upon a motorcycle so as to be visible from a point directly in front of the vehicle.” (The exception applies only to emergency vehicles.) Thus, it appears a yellow headlight or another type of forward-facing light, such as a fog light, is legal, despite NYS VTL § 375.41 (below). NYS VTL § 375.41 prohibits affixing and display of lights on vehicles, other than lights required by law. This section of the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law prohibits attaching or displaying any color light other than white (except for authorized vehicles). This section also prohibits attaching or displaying a light, including white, which is revolving, rotating, flashing, oscillating, or constantly moving, except an amber light on a disabled vehicle that is restricting traffic. Thus, even white under glow lights that flash or oscillate are illegal. Are Multicolored Underglow Lights Illegal in New York? Multicolored underglow lights are also illegal in New York. This photo shows one of our clients with multicolored underglow lights on his Harley Davidson motorcycle in the Bronx. He was surprised to learn that his underglow lights are illegal and said he was never stopped or issued a ticket for them. But police in Suffolk County are known for stopping motorcycles and issuing tickets for underglow lights. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2289" class="wp-image-2289 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2018/09/under-glow-lights-motorcycle.jpg" alt="Green Underglow Light on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle in New York" width="332" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2018/09/under-glow-lights-motorcycle.jpg 332w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2018/09/under-glow-lights-motorcycle-267x300.jpg 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px" /> Green Underglow Light on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle NY Traffic Ticket/Summons for Under Glow Lights on a Motorcycle At Full Throttle NY/NE Motorcycle Magazine’s Bike Night, a motorcyclist told me he was issued a summons by Suffolk County Police for unauthorized lights on his motorcycle, just down the block from Bike Night at the Tilted Kilt in Farmingdale. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2297" class="wp-image-2297 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2018/09/ticket-for-under-glow-lights_opt.jpg" alt="Suffolk County Police ticket for under glow lights in New York" width="250" height="307" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2018/09/ticket-for-under-glow-lights_opt.jpg 250w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2018/09/ticket-for-under-glow-lights_opt-244x300.jpg 244w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> Click to see a PDF of this ticket for under glow lights He was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle, is 77 years old, and is a real gentleman. He wasn’t issued a summons because he was being obnoxious. He was targeted by a Suffolk County Police motorcycle checkpoint which was stopping motorcycles on the way to Bike Night. A few minutes later, a retired Suffolk County detective who is against motorcycle checkpoints was nice and stopped by in his car to tell me that Suffolk County Police set up a motorcycle checkpoint down the road from Bike Night. Besides under glow lights, the police were also inspecting helmets. The ticket for unauthorized lights on the motorcycle was issued for a violation of NYS VTL 381.3 because the motorcycle had green under glow lights. The Supporting Deposition accompanying the summons stated: “The defendant did operate the above described motor vehicle on Northbound SR110 at Schmidt Blvd., Farmingdale, NY, a public roadway, while the motorcycle displayed a green light that was visible from a point directly in front of the vehicle. The operator was not a member of the police, sheriff department, a fire department vehicle, or a EMT vehicle on an emergency call.” Are Under Glow Lights Legal While Parked in New York? While it is illegal, it’s likely that a police officer will not issue a ticket for underglow lights displayed while your motorcycle is parked, especially at a motorcycle event like Bike Night. If your motorcycle is on private property or a private parking lot that is not patrolled by police, you can use underglow lights. Don’t forget to turn off your underglow lights when you go back on the road. Some private parking lots are patrolled by police, and they can give tickets in those parking lots. There are many parking lots on Long Island, NY, that are patrolled by police, such as Costco and Walmart in Westbury, NY. Just be polite and pleasant if approached by a police officer about your underglow lights, and don’t be obnoxious. You might get away with it. Are Motorcycle Wheel Lights Legal? Motorcycle wheel lights would be regulated by law the same as under glow lights, so they would be illegal under the same conditions mentioned here for underglow lights. An interesting question is whether white motorcycle wheel lights would be legal if they do not flash or oscillate. They could appear to be flashing or oscillating while riding. This is one of those questions that probably couldn’t be answered until a motorcyclist receives a summons for white motorcycle wheel lights, the ticket is contested in court and appealed to higher courts. Is the Law for Underglow Lights the Same for Cars and Motorcycles? Yes. New York State law regulating underglow lights is the same for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. States Where Underglow Lights Are legal What are the laws concerning underglow lights in other states? One of our clients sent us a link to this website, Motorcycle LED Light Laws Across All 50 States, but you need to verify the information for your state because the information they give for the LED light laws in New York is definitely wrong. Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! 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Driver Making a Left Turn Kills Motorcyclist, Again
A car making a left turn at the intersection of 162nd Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach was struck by a motorcycle, killing the motorcycle operator. The passenger on the motorcycle was seriously injured. Apparently, the rear passenger side door of the car was struck by the motorcycle. The insurance company will likely, […]
A car making a left turn at the intersection of 162nd Avenue and Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach was struck by a motorcycle, killing the motorcycle operator. The passenger on the motorcycle was seriously injured. Apparently, the rear passenger side door of the car was struck by the motorcycle. The insurance company will likely, and wrongly, claim that it was the fault of the motorcyclist because the point of impact was towards the rear of the car on the rear passenger side door. Insurance companies often raise two arguments: The point of impact was towards the rear of the car, indicating that the motorcyclist was at fault. Find out why it’s the driver’s fault when a motorcycle hits the rear of the car. The motorcycle struck the car. Find out why it doesn’t matter if the motorcycle struck the car. qns.com reported: According to authorities, two men, ages 33 and 28, were riding a 2017 red Jiang motorcycle southbound on Cross Bay Boulevard when the vehicle struck the rear passenger’s side door of a 2007 BMW as that vehicle attempted to turn left from the northbound boulevard lanes to 162nd Street westbound. …the 33-year-old man — identified as Elvin Veras-Polanco of Brooklyn, who operated the motorcycle — was pronounced dead, while the 28-year-old man was listed in critical condition. On every left turn case where the car was struck towards the rear of the car, we always get an argument from the insurance company that our client was at fault or partially at fault. With death or serious injuries like those reported in this article, the insurance company will likely offer to pay the entire insurance policy but will still argue that the motorcyclist was at fault. When the insurance company pays the entire insurance policy, they are paying the entire portion of the bodily injury liability policy. They will likely refuse to pay 100% of the damage to the motorcycle. Additionally, their refusal to admit 100% fault for the accident can result in insurance premium increases for the motorcyclist when the motorcyclist is fortunate enough to survive. We have been successful many times and proving that the driver of the car was 100% at fault for causing the motorcycle accident. In fact, we obtained a court ruling that the driver was 100% at fault when the motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the rear bumper of the car, which made a left turn in front of the motorcycle. Because our client’s motorcycle struck the rear of the car, making a left turn, the insurance company offered to pay only $50,000 for our client’s serious injury. After obtaining the court ruling, the insurance company increased its offer to $100,000. After a trial, the jury awarded a verdict in the amount of $425,000. Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! 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No motorcycle license and you caused the accident. Can you get money?
If I don’t have a motorcycle license and have a motorcycle accident, can I get money for my injuries? Yes, you can get money for your injuries if you didn’t have a motorcycle license. If I don’t have a license and caused the motorcycle accident. Can I get money for my injuries? The problem in […]
If I don’t have a motorcycle license and have a motorcycle accident, can I get money for my injuries? Yes, you can get money for your injuries if you didn’t have a motorcycle license. If I don’t have a license and caused the motorcycle accident. Can I get money for my injuries? The problem in this unusual motorcycle accident is that the motorcyclist caused the motorcycle accident. The fact that the motorcyclist didn’t have a motorcycle license is not the problem. Even though he caused the motorcycle accident, if it wasn’t his motorcycle and depending upon other circumstances of the motorcycle accident, the rider can get money. The Motorcyclist Didn’t Have a Motorcycle License But Also Caused The Motorcycle Accident The mother of a New York motorcyclist posted a comment on our website stating that her son wanted to try out her motorcycle, and she allowed him to use it only in the driveway. The rear wheel of his motorcycle locked up, and he suffered a severe road rash injury. The skin was taken off the arm, and he has muscle exposed on his hand. Continue reading below this section <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2514" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt.png" alt="Divider line -article continues below this section about Attorney Rob Plevy" width="750" height="32" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt.png 750w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt-300x13.png 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/divider-line-gold-article-continues_750x32_opt-624x27.png 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2488 alignleft" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt.jpg" alt="Founding Partner Motorcycle Accident Attorney Rob Plevy" width="190" height="339" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt.jpg 190w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/04/attorney-rob-plevy-call-to-action-page_opt-168x300.jpg 168w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px" />Injured? Call 1-800-HURT-911® Founding Partner Rob Plevy right now for your free consultation! Rob will call you back within minutes! 1-800-487-8911 No Win — No Fees — No Expenses — GUARANTEED! You know our Motorcycle Awareness Campaign! Listen to Phil, Rob & Donna, who bought a brand new house after we settled her case! What will you do with your money? The Frightening Problem Her insurance company told her that NYS No-Fault or PIP would not pay for his medical treatment, and he does not have health insurance. She is worried that he would get a bad infection without treatment. The comment was posted on my article “Can I Get Money for Injuries If I Was Driving without a Motorcycle License?“. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-482 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2010/05/NoFaultonmotorcycle-sm-Optimized.jpg" alt="No-Fault shown as PIP on New York motorcycle insurance policy" width="465" height="247" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2010/05/NoFaultonmotorcycle-sm-Optimized.jpg 465w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2010/05/NoFaultonmotorcycle-sm-Optimized-300x159.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px" /> Her insurance company is correct. New York State no-fault insurance will pay for medical treatment of injuries caused by the use of a car, but NY law prevents no-fault insurance from benefiting motorcyclists. The Legal Problem 2. Another driver wasn’t at fault for causing his motorcycle accident, so who can he sue? If his mother knew or should have known he was not competent to ride a motorcycle, we can get money for pain and suffering from his mother’s motorcycle insurance to compensate the motorcyclist for his injuries. He can use that money to pay his doctors to treat his injuries. How can the injured motorcyclist get money from his mother’s motorcycle insurance? There is a legal principle called “Negligent Entrustment,” which can allow the motorcyclist to be compensated for his injuries from his mother’s motorcycle insurance. The common law legal principle of Negligent Entrustment is defined by the “Restatement Second of Torts” as: “One who supplies, directly or through a third person, a chattel for the use of another whom the supplier knows or has reason to know to be likely, because of his or her youth, inexperience, or otherwise, to use it in a manner involving an unreasonable risk of physical harm to himself or herself or others whom the supplier should expect to share in or be endangered by its use, is subject to liability for physical harm resulting to them.” My plain language interpretation puts it this way: A person can be liable to pay for injuries if he or she provides, loans, or gives something to another person and either knows or should have known that the other person could use it in a way that could cause an injury. In this motorcycle accident, a mother owned a motorcycle that she allowed her son to ride. She only allowed him to try it in the driveway because she didn’t believe he was experienced enough to ride it on the road. The case of Perkins v County of Tompkins says that the owner of a motorcycle may be liable for negligent entrustment If the owner was negligent in giving it to someone he knew or should have known was not competent to operate it. Perkins v County of Tompkins, 160 A.D.3d 1189, 74 N.Y.S.3d 648, 2018 N.Y. Slip Op. 02530 Interestingly, the Perkins case also says that a person’s lack of a motorcycle operator’s license has to do only with the legal authority to operate the motorcycle and has nothing to do with whether the person was negligent. Consequently, if his mother thought he was experienced in operating a motorcycle but didn’t allow him to ride it on the road only because he didn’t have a motorcycle license, he would not be able to get any money from his mother’s motorcycle insurance. Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! 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What is motorcycle profiling? There are several definitions but generally, motorcycle profiling is: When law enforcement officers target only motorcycles, such as a motorcycle-only checkpoint or A traffic stop where the reason for the stop is that you’re on a motorcycle or wearing motorcycle clothing or a motorcycle club’s patch/colors. The AMA describes profiling as […]
What is motorcycle profiling? There are several definitions but generally, motorcycle profiling is: When law enforcement officers target only motorcycles, such as a motorcycle-only checkpoint or A traffic stop where the reason for the stop is that you’re on a motorcycle or wearing motorcycle clothing or a motorcycle club’s patch/colors. The AMA describes profiling as “Profiling means the illegal use of the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle-related apparel as a factor when law enforcement officers decide to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest or search a person or vehicle with or without a legal basis.” On 12/11/2018, the U.S. Senate condemned motorcycle profiling in an anti-profiling resolution, Senate Res. 154, by unanimous consent. But a resolution is not a law. So why doesn’t the Senate make it illegal? New Jersey passed legislation in 2015 (A. 2316) specifically forbidding the profiling of motorcyclists. Since New Jersey is next door to New York, perhaps New York can follow soon. Motorcycle-only checkpoints result in undeserved animosity towards the police and annoying tickets, which are an unfair motorcycle tax, for extremely minor violations. The animosity is undeserved because police officers set up checkpoints because they are ordered to. At one motorcycle-only checkpoint I saw at Bike Night, although many motorcycles were stopped, only one ticket was issued to a motorcyclist in his 70s on an Indian cruiser for underglow lights he didn’t know was illegal. There was no valid reason to stop so many motorcycles, and a warning for the under glow lights would have been sufficient. This video clearly shows profiling What to Do If You Are Stopped Because of Motorcycle Profiling If you believe you were profiled, hire a traffic lawyer to fight the tickets. File a FOIL request or ask your traffic lawyer to do it. Contact the Motorcycle Profiling Project. Email the following details of your profiling stop to info@motorcycleprofilingproject.com: Date of the traffic stop Time Location Name of police or sheriff’s department Length of time you were stopped; and Any other details you think are important. Contact Your Political Representatives to Stop Motorcycle Profiling If you believe motorcycle profiling by law enforcement agencies is wrong and should be ended, use the link below to contact your representatives in Congress and ask them to support the Motorcycle Profiling Resolution (H.Res.318 and S.Res.154). The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is working with the National Council of Clubs and the Motorcycle Profiling Project to call on our elected officials to end the unconstitutional profiling of motorcyclists across our county. If your member of Congress has signed on, you can still ask them to lean on their colleagues to support these resolutions. TAKE ACTION NOW: Tell Congress that pulling over a motorcyclist because of his clothes, cut or bike is discriminatory Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! Call Attorneys Rob Plevy & Phil Franckel days/nights/weekends for a free consultation 1-800-HURT-911 1-800-487-8911
Protect yourself before you start riding this season!
Every year at this time, we try to get the word out about how you can protect yourself from the financial consequences of a motorcycle accident. If you believe in superstition, it might even prevent an accident. It might even be more effective than the flu shot. People often say, “You never need insurance when […]
Every year at this time, we try to get the word out about how you can protect yourself from the financial consequences of a motorcycle accident. If you believe in superstition, it might even prevent an accident. It might even be more effective than the flu shot. People often say, “You never need insurance when you have it”. The corollary is if you don’t have insurance, you’ll probably need it. What is it? Underinsured coverage. It’s optional coverage on your motorcycle insurance policy and pays you when you’re injured by a driver who has less insurance than you. Don’t be one of those people who ask, “How can someone drive a car with only $25,000 insurance” (when that’s all you have). You might be surprised to know that many injuries you may think are minor really are serious. You might think you’re lucky because you didn’t lose your leg or even break it. But what if you only have a torn meniscus in your knee? If you injure your knee and have a torn meniscus, you’ll probably need arthroscopic surgery and could be out of work for 4-6 months from the time of your accident. But after surgery, your knee will never be back to what it was. You’ll continue to have some pain and limitations and won’t be able to do everything you used to. You might not be able to continue working in your current occupation, or you may need an early retirement. You may even need knee replacement surgery 10-20 years later. What will it do to your life when you’re in your 70s, 80s, and 90s if you make it? So what are the chances that a driver will cause you to have an accident? What are the chances that you’ll be injured? It may be worth taking the chance rather than give up riding, but do you want to take the chance financially? If you want to protect yourself financially, call your insurance company now and increase your underinsured coverage to at least $250,000, or the maximum your insurance company will sell you. For more information, take a look at CagerProtection.com or call us, and we’ll be glad to give you free advice. If you’re involved in an accident, even if another lawyer doesn’t think you have a case, call us immediately for a free consultation. Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! Call Attorneys Rob Plevy & Phil Franckel days/nights/weekends for a free consultation 1-800-HURT-911 1-800-487-8911
Financing a Motorcycle? Make Sure You Get the Right Insurance!
Buying a motorcycle? When you get a loan for a new or used motorcycle, everyone seems to know the bank requires you to have collision and comprehensive insurance in the event your motorcycle is damaged or totaled. Does The Law Require Collision Insurance on a Motorcycle? Did you know there is no law requiring you to […]
Buying a motorcycle? When you get a loan for a new or used motorcycle, everyone seems to know the bank requires you to have collision and comprehensive insurance in the event your motorcycle is damaged or totaled. Does The Law Require Collision Insurance on a Motorcycle? Did you know there is no law requiring you to have collision and comprehensive (fire and theft) insurance coverage? Not even if you get a loan to finance the purchase of your motorcycle or car. So why do you need collision and comprehensive insurance coverage when you get a loan? It’s just the requirement of the bank to protect the money that they loaned you. Is it Possible to Get a Loan Without Collision and Comprehensive Insurance Coverage? It can happen. Sometimes people screw up, and sometimes, three people screw up (the bank, the motorcycle dealer & the buyer). What Happens When You Don’t Have Collision Coverage? When everyone makes a mistake, you lose. In almost every accident, the motorcycle is a total loss. We recently had two clients who found themselves owing a lot of money for motorcycles they no longer had. One of our clients relied on the motorcycle dealer to get his insurance coverage, but the dealer only got him liability coverage. The bank apparently didn’t check, and neither did our client. Our client’s motorcycle was totaled in an accident, and he now owes the bank a lot of money. Another client was told by a motorcycle salesperson he had to get insurance before taking the motorcycle. In front of the salesperson, he downloaded the Progressive app. Because he didn’t see the checkbox for collision and comprehensive, he only purchased the NYS minimum liability coverage. The loan was processed without the bank ever checking. After his motorcycle was totaled in an accident, he now owes $14,000 to the bank. Types of Coverage in a Motorcycle Insurance Policy Liability (pays someone you injured because of your negligence) Collision (covers damage to your motorcycle from an accident) Comprehensive (covers fire & theft) Underinsured/Uninsured (pays you for your injuries when the car has less insurance than you) Medical Payments (pays you for medical expenses) Personal Injury Protection (PIP which is no-fault for pedestrians you injure) See our New York Motorcycle Insurance Guide What Insurance to Get It’s always good to have collision and comprehensive coverage, but if you borrowed money from a commercial lender to buy your motorcycle, the lender requires it. But don’t rely on the motorcycle dealer or the bank! Look at the list of coverages you purchased and verify you have collision coverage. See more reasons in Should You Buy Collision Damage Coverage? Buy as much Underinsured/Uninsured coverage as the insurance company will sell you (see CagerProtection.com). Get a free motorcycle insurance coverage consultation from New York’s Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Related Insurance Articles Is it No-Fault if I’m on a motorcycle and get hit by a car? Should You Buy Motorcycle Insurance from GEICO? Can a Motorcycle Injury be Covered When You Didn’t Have Health Insurance? Reimbursement for the Reduced Value of Your Motorcycle How Much Can a Motorcycle Shop Charge You for Storage Fees? Why are motorcyclists excluded from No-Fault coverage? What Should I Do About My Motorcycle Insurance during the Winter? No-Fault coverage is on my motorcycle policy, right? Getting assistance to stay in your home after a disabling motorcycle accident How to avoid financial risk when you cause an accident What the Possible New Uninsured/Underinsured Law Means to Motorcyclists Philip L. Franckel, Esq. personally authored this page and all articles on NYMotorcycleAttorneys.com. You may have met Phil Franckel and Rob Plevy at motorcycle events. Phil and Rob created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. They are Founding Partners of 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known in New York for representing motorcyclists. Phil is an Avvo Top Motorcycle Attorney with a 10 Avvo rating, Avvo Motorcycle Client’s Choice award with all 5-star reviews, Avvo Top Motorcycle Accident Contributor, and a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2431" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911\u00ae As Seen On TV ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, , WOR, WPIX logos" width="650" height="134" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt.jpg 650w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-300x62.jpg 300w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2020/11/as-seen-on-cbs-abc-nbc-fox-wor-wpix_650_opt-624x129.jpg 624w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /> Get New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. at the 1-800-HURT-911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side and become a member of our family! “I endorse these guys 100% they handled my motorcycle accident very well! And they are genuine human beings.” —Frank Sundancer Perugi Please take a look at some of our: Client reviews Reviews from other Attorneys, and Settlements and Verdicts. We created the popular motorcycle awareness campaign you know and have seen! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-529 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg" alt="1-800-HURT-911 New York Motorcycle Lawyers created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®" width="431" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized.jpg 431w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2013/06/bumper-sticker-mine-Optimized-300x77.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /> No Win — No Fee — No Expenses — Guaranteed! Think you were at fault or other lawyers said you don’t have a case, please call us! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2502 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg" alt="Google Screened 1-800-HURT-911 New York Accident Motorcycle Lawyers" width="363" height="112" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt.jpg 363w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/Google-Screened_363_opt-300x93.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /> At HURT911® you can speak, text, or email Rob Plevy, Esq. and Phil Franckel, Esq. whenever you need throughout your case and afterward, days/nights/weekends. Call days/nights/weekends for a free consultation with no obligation. Call right now! 1-800-HURT-911 | 1-800-487-8911 Motorcycle Attorney Phil Franckel talks about how motorcycle accidents are different Philip L. Franckel, Esq. is the author of all articles and content on this website, one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York, well-known for representing motorcyclists. He has a 10 Avvo rating; Avvo Client’s Choice with all 5-star reviews; Avvo Top Contributor; and is a former Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Franckel created the motorcycle awareness campaign BE AWARE MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE®. Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2505" class="wp-image-2505 size-full" src="https://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg" alt="New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq." width="560" height="373" srcset="http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt.jpg 560w, http://newyorkmotorcycleaccidentlawyer.com/files/2021/05/rob-plevy-attorney_opt-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /> New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and Founding Partner Rob Plevy, Esq. Robert Plevy, Esq. is a motorcycle accident lawyer and one of the Personal Injury Dream Team Founding Partners at 1-800-HURT-911® New York. Robert began his legal career in 1993 as an Assistant Corporation Counsel defending The City of New York against personal injury lawsuits. Get the HURT911® Personal Injury Dream Team on your side! Call Attorneys Rob Plevy & Phil Franckel days/nights/weekends for a free consultation 1-800-HURT-911 1-800-487-8911