Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Crash in New York?

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Motorcycle Crash in New York?

Published on: 06/08/2026

Motorcycles are excluded from New York's no-fault system, which changes whether you need a lawyer after a crash. Here's how to decide.

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Who Is at Fault? New York's Pure Comparative Negligence Rule and Motorcycle Crashes

Who Is at Fault? New York's Pure Comparative Negligence Rule and Motorcycle Crashes

Who Is at Fault? New York's Pure Comparative Negligence Rule and Motorcycle CrashesMary Ellen O'Connor
Published on: 22/06/2026

New York uses pure comparative negligence. Here is how shared fault works for motorcyclists and why a partial-fault crash is not worthless.

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New York Motorcycle Insurance Explained: 25/50/10 and the No-Fault Trap

New York Motorcycle Insurance Explained: 25/50/10 and the No-Fault Trap

New York Motorcycle Insurance Explained: 25/50/10 and the No-Fault TrapMary Ellen O'Connor
Published on: 22/06/2026

How New York's 25/50/10 minimums work for riders, why motorcycles are excluded from no-fault, and the coverage that actually protects you.

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in New York: A Rider's First-48-Hours Checklist

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in New York: A Rider's First-48-Hours Checklist

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in New York: A Rider's First-48-Hours ChecklistMary Ellen O'Connor
Published on: 22/06/2026

A step-by-step checklist for New York riders in the first 48 hours after a motorcycle crash, from the scene to protecting your claim.

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