$1.9 Million Motorcycle Accident Settlement in New York

Raphaelson & Levine secured a $1.9 million settlement for a motorcyclist in New York who suffered severe leg injuries when a delivery truck pulled out of a parking spot directly into his path.

A Delivery Truck in the Path of a Motorcyclist

Our client was riding his motorcycle when a large delivery truck suddenly pulled out of a curbside spot and into the travel lane. The truck driver failed to check for oncoming traffic before entering the roadway. With no room to maneuver and no time to brake, our client collided with the side of the truck and was thrown from his motorcycle.

The crash caused severe injuries to both legs — the kind of damage that threatens not just a person's ability to work, but their ability to walk. Our client faced emergency treatment, multiple surgical procedures, and a rehabilitation process that would test his endurance for months to come.

Taking On the Trucking Company

The company operating the truck denied responsibility, arguing that our client had been traveling at an excessive speed. Our motorcycle accident lawyers knew this was a standard defense tactic used against riders. We obtained nearby surveillance camera footage that captured the truck pulling out without signaling and without the driver looking in his mirrors. Eyewitnesses corroborated the footage, confirming the truck emerged suddenly and that our client had no chance to avoid it.

Our vehicle accident attorneys also retained accident reconstruction and medical experts to document the severity of the leg injuries and project the long-term impact on our client's mobility and livelihood.

Justice for an Injured Rider

The $1.9 million settlement provides compensation intended to cover surgical procedures, physical rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, lost wages, and the pain and suffering caused by a life-altering leg injury.

"Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable people on New York's roads, and truck drivers have an even greater responsibility to check before pulling into traffic. Our client did nothing wrong — he was riding legally when a truck driver's carelessness changed his life. We fought to make sure he was fully compensated."

— Howard Raphaelson, Founding Partner at Raphaelson & Levine

If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident in New York, our NYC motorcycle accident attorneys have extensive experience standing up for riders against trucking companies and insurance carriers. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.