Bicycle & Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Drivers say they “never saw you,” and insurers assume the rider was at fault. We push back on both. Tell us what happened and a real lawyer at Peretz Law Firm will look at it for you. We handle bicycle and motorcycle cases in PA, NY, and NJ.
Call 911 and accept the ambulance, even if you feel okay.
Photograph the road, both vehicles, your bike or motorcycle, and your gear.
Get the driver's name, license, insurance, and plate number.
Get names and numbers of any witnesses.
Keep your helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots, do not throw them out.
Don't give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
Tell us what happened and we'll handle the insurance company so you can focus on getting better.
Start a free reviewIt's free to ask. A real lawyer will look at your situation and tell you honestly where you stand.
Start a free reviewYes, you can still recover money even if the driver claims they “never saw you,” which is the most common excuse in two-wheel crashes. A driver's duty includes watching for cyclists and motorcyclists, so not seeing you can itself be negligence. Peretz Law Firm gathers witness statements and other evidence to show what the driver should have done.
In most cases, yes. Helmet laws differ by state and by rider age, but even where a helmet is required, not wearing one usually only affects damages tied to a head injury, it does not stop you from recovering money for your other injuries.
Yes, sometimes. A police report is not the final word on fault. Peretz Law Firm investigates the crash, gathers witness statements, and frequently shows that the other driver was actually responsible.
You generally have two years to file a bicycle or motorcycle accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and three years in New York, from the date of the crash. Claims against a city or government agency can have a much shorter 90-day notice deadline, so call as soon as you can.
We push back when insurers blame the rider. You pay nothing unless we win.
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