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Welcome to the Motorcycle Accident
website for Kantrovitz & Associates. Our personal injury
attorneys have successfully handled scores of motorcycle
accident claims in Massachusetts. We are specialists in
establishing liability and negotiating the most favorable
settlements for our clients. Kantrovitz & Associates’
expertise and experience have helped our clients win the maximum
compensation available for motorcycle accident cases and we will
be fully committed to helping you prevail in your claim.
Thousands of Americans are injured in motorcycle accidents each
year, with motorcyclists accounting for a disproportionately
high percentage of all serious injuries on the road. A cyclist
is three times more likely to be killed than an automobile
accident victim. Serious motorcycle wrecks have been steadily
rising since 1997 due to a ninety percent surge in cycle sales
and the newer, faster, and bigger machines. An increased number
of older, first time motorcycle enthusiasts is also contributing
to the increase in riders and accident injuries. In 2002, the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported over
16,000 injuries and 3,000 motorcycle-related fatalities.
Many motorcycle accidents are caused by the recklessness and
carelessness of other drivers, who frequently pull out in front
of motorcycles without regard to the rider’s safety. A quarter
of motorcycle accidents occur when a motorcycle crashes into a
stationary object. Other mishaps are caused by defective or
dangerous products and the manufacturer’s “failure to warn”
about the safe operation of the cycle and the dangers that are
inherent in motorcycling. Poorly maintained property and roads
are also contributing factors to a number of bike accidents.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident or have lost
someone to a cycle-related death, Kantrovitz & Associates can
help protect your rights and make certain that you receive the
full compensation to which you’re entitled. Under Massachusetts
law, if another person’s careless or reckless actions cause
injury or death, the victims or families are entitled to recover
medical costs (past and future) loss of income and potential
income, property loss, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys
will:
- Prove any negligence on the
part of others involved in the accident. Negligence may
include reckless or inattentive drivers or badly maintained
property and roads
- Establish any liability for
defective motorcycle components or design problems and hold
the manufacturer and/or the distributor accountable for
compensation. Examples of manufacturer defects can be found in
the numerous motorcycle recalls due to brakes that fail,
defective tires, bolts that snap and any number of other
production or design flaws.
- Negotiate a fair settlement
with insurance companies. Prior to accepting any offers from
an insurance company, discuss your situation with a legal
authority that knows Massachusetts’ law and knows how to work
effectively with insurance representatives.
Knowing the appropriate
actions to take at the accident scene and immediately after can
greatly improve your likelihood of receiving financial
compensation as well as enable your attorney to effectively
prepare your case. If you are in an accident and able,
contact the police and the paramedics (if appropriate) to obtain
the facts of the case and note your recollection of events.
Record any witness interviews and comments and draw a diagram of
the scene with notations regarding the weather, traffic and road
conditions. Remember, it is important to promptly seek medical
attention because what may at first seem to be a minor injury
can escalate to a major health problem in the future. Many
motorcycle riders have suffered serious permanent, disfiguring
and debilitating injury. By immediately getting medical
treatment, you also ensure that the other party cannot deny that
the accident caused your injury.
Call Kantrovitz & Associates today to have your motorcycle
accident case evaluated and to discuss your legal options.
Massachusetts law dictates a limited timeframe in which a claim
(the Statute of Limitations) may be filed, or you may lose your
right to do so permanently. Whether we’re building your case,
giving advice or talking with the insurance company, the
attorneys at Kantrovitz & Associates are always working to
maximize the compensation that our personal injury clients
receive. We can be reached at (800) 469-8963 or
contact us
via email at
info@kantrovitzlaw.com.
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