Catastrophic injuries are common in motorcycle crashes, and victims often easily incur millions of dollars in losses. Not every law firm has the resources and experience to seek such extensive settlements or verdicts, but our experienced personal injury attorneys at Beston International Law Firm, represent clients with the most disabling motorcycle injuries. With a proven record of success in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases and more multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements than any other law firm in California, our New York motorcycle accident lawyers can offer the compassionate counsel you deserve after a crash.
Some of our past multi-million dollar judgments in motorcycle accident cases:
If you sustained catastrophic injuries in a motorcycle crash or lost a close family member, please call our New York motorcycle accident attorneys at 6463059656 or contact us online.
California has the largest number of registered motorcycles of any state, totaling up to 800,000 in recent years. While it is clear why motorcyclists love to ride in California, the negligence of others can greatly elevate the risk of severe and life-threatening injuries. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths are 27 times more likely than deaths in other types of vehicles. While many motorcycle accidents involve a car crashing into a motorcyclist, many other scenarios may unfold.
Some possible causes for a motorcycle crash may include:
Whether the liable party is an individual, a company, or both, we know how to bring a successful claim to hold them accountable for the losses they caused. At Beston International Law Firm, our motorcycle accident attorneys in New York regularly file claims against large corporations, and we know how to protect the rights of our clients in court against such parties and their legal teams.
The severity of injuries you suffered can also complicate motorcycle accident cases. The greater the injuries, the more significant the damages – and the more adversarial the claim may become as insurance companies and corporations fight to save money.
Some of our cases involve the following life-changing injuries:
Motorcyclists commonly sustain such injuries even if they wear proper safety gear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that a properly fitted helmet only prevents death by 37 percent and head trauma by 69 percent. A momentary lapse of attention by another driver can leave motorcyclists vulnerable to severe injuries in a crash, no matter how many precautions they may take.
After an accident, many people simply think about medical expenses – though our New York motorcycle accident attorneys know that catastrophic motorcycle injuries can result in substantially more damages. We carefully review each case to determine the full extent of our clients’ past and future losses to obtain the appropriate amount of compensation they deserve.
Damages that victims commonly recover in motorcycle accident cases:
Of course, insurance companies often dispute pain and suffering claims or the extent of the damages claimed. At Beston International Law Firm, our motorcycle accident attorneys in New York have helped our clients document their pain so that they could recover just compensation.
Records that we have collected to support these claims included:
Thousands of motorcyclists die in collisions each year. California law also allows families to recover compensation for the loss of a loved one wrongfully killed by negligent or reckless drivers.
Depending on the circumstances, survivors might recover compensation including:
It’s impossible to put a monetary value on the loss of a close family member, and no amount will ever bring them back. However, the surviving family deserves the full recovery to which the law entitles them after a wrongful death. Furthermore, a successful wrongful death claim may prompt changes by the at-fault party that save others from suffering the same fate.
You should:
Liability depends on who was negligent. California follows comparative fault laws, meaning more than one party can be found partially responsible, and compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
You typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. For property damage, the limit is three years. Claims against government entities have stricter deadlines (usually six months).
California law requires all motorcyclists to wear helmets. Not wearing one can affect your compensation, especially if you suffered a head injury, but it does not automatically bar you from recovering damages.
You are not required to speak with the other party’s insurer and should be cautious. Their goal is often to minimize payouts. It’s usually best to speak with a lawyer before giving a statement.
You can file a claim with your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage if you have it. California insurers must offer this coverage, but you may have declined it.
It can take a few months to a few years, depending on:
Yes. Under pure comparative negligence, you can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault — your compensation is simply reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
While not legally required, having an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can help:
our New York motorcycle accident attorneys at Beston International Law Firm focus on helping catastrophic injury victims find hope for the future. With a full team of trained investigators and a proprietary evidence warehouse, we can handle claims involving highly technical accident reconstruction, lasting medical problems, and complex legal issues with skill and confidence. We have assisted clients whether their motorcycle accidents involved other drivers, large trucks, or motorcycle defects.
Because of our repeated success, attorneys and insurance companies across California understand our ability to obtain high-value judgments for our clients. It can only help a case when an opponent takes you seriously and knows your attorney will not back down in settlement negotiations or at trial. Whether your case is against an individual or a large corporation, our attorneys make for formidable opponents in and out of the courtroom.
Ready to get started with a motorcycle accident claim in California or nationwide? Call 6463059656 or message us online for a free consultation.
Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Beston International Law Firm ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in New York.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the New York County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of New York, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of New York and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Beston International Law Firm, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
