Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents

NY Motorcycle Accident Attorney: Another Local Biker Killed By Careless Driver

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I am sad to report that another local motorcyclist has been killed by a careless driver.  WETM-TV is reporting that 29 year old Anthony Church of Newfield, NY was traveling South on Trumbulls Corners Road in Newfield at 9:40 PM … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney Warns Bikers To Watch Out For Freshly Painted Road Markings.

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I live, work and ride in New York State and Pennsylvania.  As the calendar turns to September, that means the construction season is starting to wrap up.  As bikers, we are aware of the many dangers posed by work sites.  … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney Reveals Details In Drunk-Driving Case Against Indianapolis Police Officer Who Struck Motorcyclists, Killing One.

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There is a shocking story developing in Indiana, where a police car/motorcycle accident was apparently caused by an on-duty police officer being intoxicated at the time he drove into two motorcycles. One motorcyclist was killed, and another and passenger were … Continue reading

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‘Nail Polish Crash’ Driver Sentenced for Causing Fatal Motorcycle Accident

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We’ve all seen it – the drivers who are talking on cellphones, fixing their hair, eating, drinking, applying makeup – doing whatever they can to combine their driving time with some other task. Distracted driving is not only dangerous – … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Warns Bikers After Serious Motorcycle Crashes in Both States

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Weekends are meant to be the time we leave work worries and cares behind and get a chance to indulge in our interests. For many people in the Twin Tiers, during the summer this means getting out on our motorcycles. … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Accident Attorney Warns of Danger from Thunderstorms

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In one of the most frightening freak accidents I’ve ever heard of, a 53-year-old man was struck by lightning and fatally injured while riding his motorcycle on a Colorado road. According to witnesses who called the area television station, 9NEWS.com … Continue reading

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NY Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Explains Why Drivers Don’t See Bikers

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A fascinating article in a past issue of the British magazine Bike has an explanation for why car drivers sometimes just don’t seem to see oncoming motorcycles. Motion Camouflage The secret to this theory is connected to the way in … Continue reading

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When The Going Gets Tough Does Your NY Motorcycle Lawyer Roll Up His Sleeves Or Run For The Hills?

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I had the pleasure of handing over a sizable settlement check to the victim of a Pennsylvania Motorcycle Collision the other day.  It’s a pretty common occurrence, but the circumstances of this particular case made it particularly satisfying.  My hope … Continue reading

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Elmira Motorcycle Crash Demonstrates Danger Turning Vehicles Pose to Bikers

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As a personal injury attorney who handles a LOT of motorcycle crashes, I feel confident in saying that one of the greatest dangers to bikers is turning vehicles. As every biker well knows, people in cars just don’t see bikers; … Continue reading

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Alcohol Plus Motorcycles: A Deadly Combination.

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Many thanks to Attorney Jim Carroll of Athen, PA, a good friend and confidante of the Ziff Law Firm, for bringing to everyone’s attention a sad, sad situation which occurred in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania on Monday, August 24, … Continue reading

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