Motorcycle Accident Attorney In New Jersey
Fatal motorcycle crashes leave families facing profound loss and mounting financial pressures. New Jersey law allows families to pursue compensation through wrongful death claims, but these cases demand prompt legal action within the state’s two-year statute of limitations.
Burke Law Firm, LLP, attorneys bring over 25 years of experience serving Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken and Newark communities. Born and raised locally, our team has secured multiple million-dollar settlements for accident victims, including a recent $2.4 million recovery for a motor vehicle crash victim.
Understanding Fatal Motorcycle Accidents In New Jersey
According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 5,932 motorcyclists died in 2021, making up 14% of traffic deaths. These fatality statistics show motorcyclists face disproportionate risks on New Jersey roads. Common fatal accident factors include:
- Lane splitting incidents where vehicles fail to check blind spots during merges
- Distracted driving crashes, particularly at intersections and during lane changes
- Poor road conditions and hazards that destabilize motorcycles
- Speed-related collisions, especially on highways and curved roads
- Violations of state helmet laws that increase injury severity
In these causes of motorcycle accidents, negligence often plays a major role. Proving negligence requires showing the at-fault party acted carelessly or recklessly, causing injuries. We employ the proper legal strategies to establish liability using evidence, witness testimonies and thorough investigations.
Legal Aspects Of A Fatal Motorcycle Crash
A wrongful death claim allows surviving family members to seek these forms of compensation:
- Pre-death medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income and future financial support
- Loss of companionship and guidance
- Pain and suffering damages
- Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence
Liability in fatal motorcycle accidents is determined by proving negligence elements: driver duty, breach of duty, causation and resulting damages. Evidence like witness statements, traffic camera footage, accident reconstruction and insurance claims plays a role in proving negligence.
Comparative negligence laws in New Jersey may also impact the claim if the motorcyclist is found partially at fault. Our $2.4 million settlement in a recent wrongful death case proves we employ aggressive negotiations with insurers and prepare for litigation to get results.
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Our flexible meeting options, video conferencing and in-person appointments are for your convenience and safety. Call Burke Law Firm, LLP, via 201-293-8289 or contact us online today to talk to our Jersey City lawyers in a free consultation about your potential claim.