New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Trusted motorcycle accident lawyers with over 30 years of experience.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in New Jersey, we are into help. Motorcycle riders often face a bias in the claims process that car drivers do not, and overcoming it requires an attorney who understands how to build a case that the insurer cannot dismiss.

The Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida have represented motorcycle accident victims across New Jersey since 1992. Our New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer has spent over three decades recovering compensation for riders who were hurt because of another driver’s negligence. We offer free consultations and charge no fee unless we recover money on your behalf.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer New Jersey

According to NHTSA, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a traffic crash per vehicle mile traveled. That statistic reflects the reality that riders have no structural protection around them, and even a low-speed collision can produce fractures, road rash, spinal injuries, or traumatic brain injuries.

A motorcycle accident attorney in New Jersey also has to deal with the fact that adjusters treat riders differently than they treat car drivers. They look for reasons to argue the rider was speeding, riding aggressively, or not wearing proper gear. Responding to those arguments with evidence is what separates a successful claim from a denied one.

Types of Motorcycle Accident Cases We Handle in New Jersey

New Jersey’s mix of highways, suburban roads, and dense urban corridors creates a wide range of motorcycle safety challenges. We handle motorcycle collision cases across the state, and the cause of each crash determines the investigation and the legal strategy.

• Left-turn collisions. The most dangerous scenario for a motorcyclist is an oncoming vehicle turning left across their path. The driver either does not see the motorcycle or misjudges its speed, and the rider has almost no time to react. These crashes frequently cause catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
• Rear-end motorcycle crashes. A motorcycle struck from behind absorbs the full force of the impact without the benefit of a bumper or crumple zones. Even at low speeds, the rider can be thrown from the bike and sustain serious injuries.
• Lane-change and merge accidents. Motorcycles occupy a smaller visual footprint than cars, and drivers who fail to check their blind spots before changing lanes cause a disproportionate number of motorcycle crashes on New Jersey highways.
• Intersection collisions. Running a red light or failing to yield at an intersection creates an especially dangerous situation for motorcyclists, who have less mass to absorb an impact and less ability to take evasive action than a car driver.
• Road hazard accidents. Potholes, gravel, debris, oil slicks, and uneven pavement that a car might drive over without incident can send a motorcycle into a skid or cause a rider to lose control. Liability in these cases may fall on the municipality or the entity responsible for maintaining the road.
• Hit and run motorcycle crashes. When the driver who caused the crash flees, the rider may still recover compensation through their own uninsured motorist coverage. We investigate these cases to identify the responsible driver whenever possible.
• Motorcycle and truck collisions. Crashes between motorcycles and commercial trucks produce some of the most devastating injuries in personal injury law. The size and weight disparity is extreme, and the wrongful death rate in these collisions reflects that.
• Drunk or impaired driver crashes. An impaired driver’s slowed reaction time makes them particularly dangerous to motorcyclists, who depend on other drivers seeing and responding to them. A DUI conviction against the at-fault driver can strengthen your civil claim.

Why Choose the Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida for Motorcycle Accident Cases in New Jersey?

Representing Injured Riders Since 1992

David A. DiBrigida has practiced personal injury law exclusively since 1992. Over 30 years of recovering compensation from insurance companies means he understands the specific tactics that insurers use to undervalue motorcycle claims, from arguing that the rider was not wearing a helmet to claiming speed was the primary cause. He knows how to counter those arguments with evidence that adjusters and juries respond to.

The firm has recovered millions of dollars for clients across personal injury cases involving vehicle collisions, crashes resulting in surgeries, closed head injuries, and permanent disabilities. As a New Jersey personal injury lawyer, David DiBrigida handles motorcycle accident cases throughout the state.

No Fee Unless We Recover

We represent motorcycle accident clients on contingency. There are no upfront costs, and our fee comes from the recovery we obtain. If there is no recovery, you pay nothing. The first consultation is free, so you can have your case evaluated before making any commitments.

Motorcycle Accident Case Overview

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Motorcycle Accident Cases

The injuries in motorcycle accidents tend to be more severe than in car-on-car collisions, and the compensation reflects that when the case is handled properly.

On the financial side, riders can recover the cost of emergency care, surgeries, physical therapy, medication, and lost wages. Motorcycle injuries frequently require longer treatment timelines because of the severity of road rash, fractures, and brain trauma. If the injury prevents you from returning to the same occupation, future lost earning capacity becomes part of the claim.

The personal consequences of a motorcycle crash can be just as significant. Chronic pain that limits your mobility, the inability to ride again, emotional distress from the accident, and the strain it places on your family are all compensable. Non-economic damages in motorcycle cases involving permanent disability or disfigurement are frequently the largest part of the total recovery. What a motorcycle claim is worth depends on several factors, but the permanence and severity of the injury carry the most weight.

Establishing liability means proving that the other driver was negligent and that their negligence caused your injuries. The police report, witness statements, intersection camera footage, and vehicle damage patterns all help build that case.

Recoverable damages in motorcycle accident cases typically include medical costs, lost income, diminished earning capacity, pain and suffering, motorcycle repair or replacement, and spousal loss of consortium claims.

Important Aspects in Your Motorcycle Accident Case

Helmet law compliance matters. New Jersey requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear DOT-approved helmets. If you were not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, the insurer will argue that your head injuries are partly your fault, which can reduce your recovery under the state’s comparative negligence rules.

The Comparative Negligence Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1) permits recovery only when your negligence was not greater than the negligence of the party you are suing. Your damages are reduced by your share of fault. Insurers use this aggressively in motorcycle cases, often arguing that the rider was speeding, following too closely, or lane splitting. Strong evidence from the scene is what prevents those arguments from sticking.

Other factors include whether policy limits on the at-fault driver’s coverage cap your recovery, whether the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured, and the steps you take after the crash to preserve evidence and document your injuries.

Motorcycle Accident Case Timeline

Motorcycle cases often take longer to resolve than standard car accident claims because the injuries are more severe and the liability arguments are more contested.

• Medical treatment and documentation (first days and weeks). Get medical attention immediately, even if you think you can walk away from the crash. Adrenaline masks pain, and many motorcycle injuries, including internal bleeding and concussions, do not produce obvious symptoms until hours or days later.
• Investigation (weeks to months). We gather the police report, medical records, witness statements, intersection camera footage, phone records, and any available dashcam video.
• Demand and negotiation (months). Once we have documented the full extent of your damages and the evidence establishing fault, we present a demand to the insurance carrier and negotiate.
• Resolution (varies). Most motorcycle accident cases settle through negotiation, and the timeline depends on the severity of injuries and whether liability is disputed.

What to Bring to Your Motorcycle Accident Consultation

The most helpful things to bring are the police report, photos of the crash scene and your motorcycle, your medical records and bills, insurance information for all parties, and documentation of missed work or income. If you took photos of the other vehicle’s damage or the road conditions at the scene, those are valuable as well.

We will review the facts, tell you whether we think the case has merit, and explain how we would approach it.

New Jersey Legal Resources for Motorcycle Accident Cases

Motorcycle accident claims in New Jersey involve state motor vehicle statutes, personal injury law, and specific regulations governing motorcycle operation. These resources can help you locate the relevant laws.

• The NHTSA motorcycle safety page publishes national crash data for motorcycles, including fatality rates, helmet use statistics, and contributing factors.
• The New Jersey Courts website covers the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2.
• The NJ comparative negligence statute (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.1) explains how shared fault between a rider and another driver affects damages.
• The NJ MVC motorcycle page covers licensing, endorsement requirements, and helmet regulations for motorcycle operators in New Jersey.
• The NJ Tort Claims Act sets the notice requirements for injury claims involving government-maintained roads or public property.

Reach Out to the Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida to Schedule a Consultation

If a motorcycle accident in New Jersey has left you with serious injuries, the Law Offices of David A. DiBrigida can help. We have over 30 years of experience representing injured riders and offer free consultations with no fee unless we recover. Contact us to discuss your motorcycle accident case.