Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Serving Buffalo and All of New York

The Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyers at Fromen Injury Law know the devastation that can accompany a serious motorcycle accident. After a crash, you may find yourself facing pain, disability, high medical bills, and time away from work that you and your family cannot afford.

You should not have to bear the burden of someone else’s negligence alone. If another party’s wrongdoing caused you harm, you may be entitled to compensation for your physical, financial, and emotional losses.

Contact Fromen Injury Law today online or at 716-855-1222 for a FREE case evaluation. Our firm has recovered more than $300 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients and we may be able to help you. We proudly serve clients from Buffalo and across New York.

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$43,000,000
accident involving a police vehicle
$19,000,000
for passenger injured in motor vehicle accident
$12,000,000
for burns from deep fat fryer
$7,600,000
railroad worker burned in train accident with tractor-trailer
$7,300,000
for passenger injured in motor vehicle accident
$7,100,000
for passenger injured in multi-vehicle collision
$6,600,000
wrongful death case involving drunk driver
$6,500,000
girl burned by grease from a deep fryer
$4,700,000
railroad conductor who was permanently disabled
$4,000,000
passenger in a minivan that hit a farm tractor
$3,000,000
spinal injuries in labor Law construction site accident
$2,800,000
products liability arm amputation case
$2,780,000
railroad engineer injured due to excessive vibrations
$2,500,000
driver injured by intoxicated truck driver
$2,300,000
wrongful death construction site accident

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Is It Worth Hiring A Buffalo Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?

After an accident-related injury, you should be focusing on healing, not figuring out New York’s legal system. A Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyer can assist with every aspect of your case and give you the best chance possible at recovering the full and fair compensation to which you may be entitled under the law. A motorcycle accident attorney can:

Gather Evidence

Legal victories are not given; they are won with evidence. In order to be compensated for your losses, you must prove the other party was negligent with compelling and factual evidence. Some cases are more complicated than others, especially those involving multiple parties.

A Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyer understands the complexities of New York law and knows how to obtain evidence that will bolster your claim, such as traffic camera footage, witness statements, police accident reports, and more.

Determine the Value of Your Claim

After a crash, many accident victims focus on recovering their immediate financial losses, like medical bills and property damage. However, many people fail to account for the future impact of a serious injury, or the pain, suffering, and emotional trauma they have suffered. An experienced attorney will look for every way in which an injury has impacted your life – both now and in the future. This assessment is crucial for recovering the maximum compensation you deserve to cover your immediate and long-term losses.

Prove Your Damages

Your lawyer’s ability to prove negligence and how the accident impacted your life is essential to your claim’s outcome. Your attorney will need to investigate every aspect of the crash and prove how the at-fault party’s negligence played a role in your injury and subsequent losses.

Negotiate with the Insurance Company

It’s important to understand that the insurance company is not on your side. They will use your words against you to devalue or deny your claim. You should always let your lawyer conduct communications with insurers. Experienced attorneys are seasoned negotiators. A lawyer will protect your best interests and negotiate on your behalf for a fair settlement that covers the full extent of your losses.

Take Your Case To Court

A good attorney won’t hesitate to bring your claim before a judge or jury if the insurance company fails to offer a fair settlement. The Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyers at Fromen Injury Law are renowned trial attorneys. In fact, we meticulously prepare every claim as though it will go to court. This relentless dedication has earned us a reputation among clients, law firms, and insurance companies alike. We aren’t intimidated by big insurance companies or their vast legal teams – and we have the results to prove it.

What Are The Most Common Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents?

Some of the most common causes of New York motorcycle accidents include:


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What Is The Motorcycle Helmet Law In New York?

New York was the first state in the U.S. to adopt a universal motorcycle helmet law. Enacted January 1, 1967, this law requires any person operating or riding a motorcycle to wear a helmet approved by the Department of Transportation (see § 571.218 Standard No. 218; Motorcycle helmets).

The minimum requirements for motorcycle helmets in New York include:

Is Lane Splitting Legal In New York?

No, lane splitting is not legal in New York, nor most places in the U.S. other than California. Lane splitting, also known as white-lining, stripe-riding, or lane sharing, refers to the practice where a motorcycle rider rides between lanes or rows of slow-moving or stopped traffic moving in the same direction.


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Testimonial from Kevin
Would be well advised to hire Fromen Injury Law

“The advice I received from Fromen Injury Law was not only sound and solid, but also reassured me that they were staying close to the outcome of my case as well as my personal well being. I can say that anyone injured in a construction site accident would be well advised to hire Fromen Injury Law.”

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With me every step of the way

“The attorneys at Fromen Injury Law relieved all my worries with regard to my lost wages and medical bills. They walked me through every step of my case from the beginning to the end. Even though it wasn’t a million dollar case, they treated it like it was.”

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Fromen Injury Law obtained a multi-million dollar settlement

“As a result of my accident I was rendered paraplegic. I needed to know that my financial and medical future would be taken care of by my attorneys. Fromen Injury Law obtained a multi-million dollar settlement that accomplished my objective. Now I can live the rest of my life with the dignity and financial security I had hoped to achieve.”

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I was treated like family every step of the way

“From the time I retained them after my injury on the railroad, and even after my case, I was treated like family every step of the way. I never doubted that their sole goal was to make the railroad fully accountable for causing my injuries and to insure that my family’s financial future was secure.”

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Exceptionally skilled, hard working and professional.

“From the moment I called Fromen Injury Law until my case was resolved, they were there for me every step of the way. They were exceptionally skilled, hard working and professional. The results they obtained exceeded my expectations.”

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I definitely feel like I am more than a client.

“Fred’s motto was ‘We’ll take care of everything, we just want you to get better.’ He pretty much made a really stressful time very mellow. I definitely feel like I am more than a client and I would always refer, every time.”

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Now they’re part of my family.

“I was working as a roofer and it caved and I fell around thirty-something feet. I broke bones and started feeling pain. They told me the next step would be amputation. Everything is difficult after that. [My lawyer Fred] said ‘We’ll cover you.’ They took care of the bills until we finished. The result that I got was higher than I thought.”

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I don’t know where I would be without Fromen Injury Law today.

“From the first phone call I made, I felt I was important to them, I felt I was treated like a family member. They were able to get the max coverage in the accident. I would recommend to anyone to use Fromen Injury Law.”

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Common Injuries In Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, some of which can be severe or even fatal. Common injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents include:

Who Is at Fault For A Motorcycle Accident?

One of the first steps toward recovering compensation for your injuries is identifying the party or parties who may be held responsible for the crash. An experienced Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyer at Fromen Injury Law can help with this. Our attorneys have the knowledge and resources needed to conduct a comprehensive investigation, pinpoint the cause of the crash, and identify the party or parties who may be liable for your injuries.

Parties that may potentially be held liable for a motorcycle crash can include:

New York adheres to a pure comparative negligence rule. This means that after a crash, each party can pursue damages even if they are mostly at fault for the collision. The compensation awarded to the injured party is adjusted based on their assigned percentage of fault. 

For instance, if you are determined to be 40% at fault for an accident and the other driver is 60% at fault, you would be able to recover 60% of your damages. So, if you incurred $100,000 in damages, you would receive $60,000. On the other hand, if you are 60% at fault and the other driver is 40% at fault, you could still recover $40,000 out of $100,000 in damages. Even if you are found to be 99% responsible for a crash, you can still recover 1% of the damages.

This is just one of the many reasons why it is crucial to work with a lawyer who has substantial experience and a proven record of success in motorcycle accident claims. At Fromen Injury Law, we’ve been helping accident victims for more than 60 years. We have extensive experience handling these complex cases, and we may be able to help you, too.


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How Much Is My Claim Worth?

No two motorcycle accidents are exactly the same. Numerous factors must be considered when calculating the amount of compensation crash victims can obtain in an accident injury claim. When determining the value of your claim, your lawyer will consider a variety of factors, such as:

The Extent Of Your Injuries

Depending on the circumstances of the crash, injuries sustained in a wreck can vary greatly. The injury could involve complete paralysis or a broken bone. Because of this, the length of your recovery and the cost of your medical bills can differ substantially.

The Cost Of Your Medical Expenses

Motorcyclists who sustained severe spinal cord injuries may never fully recover; they may require adaptive technologies and long-term rehabilitation while learning to live with a permanent loss of feeling and function. Accident victims may rely on the assistance of doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pain specialists, and psychologists.

Just as every accident injury is unique, so too is the recovery process. The cost of your medical expenses will play a significant role in the ultimate value of your claim.

The Impact on Your Income

When determining damages after a motorcycle crash, your attorney will evaluate the work you have missed due to your injury. This assessment includes both the work you have already missed and any future work you may be unable to perform. Even if you can return to work, it may not be in the same role, with the same hours, or at the same wages as before. This decrease in earning capacity needs to be considered in your damages.

The Emotional Impact of Your Injuries

Determining the impact of an injury on your life encompasses more than just physical and financial losses; it also includes non-economic damages like loss of enjoyment of life, PTSD, emotional distress (grief, depression, anxiety), pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and scarring or disfigurement. When valuing these non-economic losses, your attorney will consider factors such as the psychological and physical impacts of the injury, the severity of the accident, your overall health, employment status, financial condition, age, the duration of these impacts, and how the injury affects your daily activities.

How Long Do I Have To Sue For A Motorcycle Accident In New York?

The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit after a motorcycle accident in New York is generally three years from the date of the accident (see CVP § 214). This means you have three years to initiate legal action to seek compensation for injuries and damages resulting from the crash.

However, the rules are different if the lawsuit involves a government entity, such as a state or city agency. In these cases, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident, and the lawsuit must be filed within one year and 90 days from the date of the incident​​.

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. The Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyers at Fromen Injury Law can help you understand the timeframe and deadlines associated with your unique situation.

Motorcycle Safety Tips

Here are some essential motorcycle safety tips to help ensure a safe riding experience:


Contact a Buffalo Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for FREE

The Buffalo motorcycle accident lawyers at Fromen Injury Law have extensive experience handling complex injury cases. If you have been seriously injured in a crash, our attorneys will take your case personally and fight for you like family.

Don’t face your injuries alone. Contact Fromen Injury Law today online or at 716-855-1222 for a FREE case evaluation. We proudly serve clients from Buffalo and across New York.