Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits

1. Filing a Motorcycle Accident Injury Claim  If you wish to file a motorcycle accident injury claim, here are a few               things to keep in mind:                ● Contact an experienced attorney you can trust to timely file your       claim within the applicable statute of limitations. The statute of         limitation differs depending on the subject matter of your case.       At York Law Firm, our attorneys can protect your legal rights and           ensure that your claim is timely filed with the applicable statute           of limitations.  ● Find an experienced motorcycle accident attorney whom you       trust to handle your case.           experienced legal professionals are known for their skill in     presenting the strongest cases possible on behalf of their       clients. York Law Firm is dedicated to helping spinal cord injury           victims obtain the compensation they deserve.                                                                                        ​Wendy York and her team of                                           Who Is Liable In A Motorcycle Accident           Injury Case?      In order to succeed in a motorcycle accident case, you must prove             liability by way of negligence, strict liability or intentional wrong.              Negligence. A party is negligent if she failed to act as a reasonable             person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.           For example, if a motorist runs a red light and crashes into a             motorcyclist, she would be found negligent for failing to act as a         law-abiding citizen would under those circumstances – by stopping at         the red light.                                                                    Strict liability. ​Strict liability is the theory that a person, company or           manufacturer is liable even though there is no “fault” on their part. It         applies most frequently in product liability cases, or cases in which         one has suffered injury due to an unsafe or defective product. Under               this legal theory, manufacturers can be held liable for any injury                                                                              

2. resulting from their product regardless of their awareness of the         defect.              Intentional wrong. ​If the wrongdoer intentionally acted to inflict the         injury on the plaintiff, such as in cases of assault, she will be found               liable.                            Legal Considerations In A Motorcycle   Accident Case          Statute of Limitations. ​As with any lawsuit, motorcycle accident injury           lawsuits must be filed within a certain period of time of the harmful             wrongful conduct, a period known as the statute of limitations. Failure           to bring suit within this period may bar your ability to bring suit             completely. The statute of limitations, however, differs depending on         the subject matter of the case. At York Law Firm, our attorneys can             advise and protect your legal claim.                                                                            Recovering Damages In A Motorcycle   Accident Case          The injured plaintiff can recover past and future medical expenses and           non-economic damages (also referred to as pain and suffering – the       harms, injuries and losses suffered). Punitive damages can also be         awarded when the plaintiff can prove that the wrongdoer acted           fraudulently, maliciously or recklessly.                                                    Our experienced ​motorcycle accident attorneys can help you recover       both medical costs and damages for your pain and suffering. Wendy           C. York and her team of legal experts have successfully handled many               motorcycle accident cases and can help you obtain the compensation         you deserve.