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New York Motorcycle Helmet Laws: What Riders Need to Know After a Crash
Go to New York Motorcycle Helmet Laws: What Riders Need to Know After a CrashDo I need to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in New York? Yes — New York requires motorcycle operators and passengers to wear DOT-compliant helmets. Operators must also wear approved eye protection, even when the motorcycle has a windshield. These requirements apply statewide, including Long Island, New York City, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn.…
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Cellar Door Fall in NYC? Who Is Liable for Your Injuries
Go to Cellar Door Fall in NYC? Who Is Liable for Your InjuriesCellar Door Accident Liability In most New York City cellar door accidents, the commercial property owner adjacent to the cellar door is legally responsible for maintaining it in a safe condition under New York City Administrative Code Section 7-210. If the door was left open, structurally defective, or not flush with the sidewalk, the owner…
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Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents in New York: What Are Your Legal Options?
Go to Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents in New York: What Are Your Legal Options?New York Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents A New York hit-and-run motorcycle accident happens when a driver collides with a motorcyclist, or causes a crash without contact, and leaves the scene without stopping or providing identification. Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600, drivers must stop and exchange information after any injury-causing incident. A hit-and-run…
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Is Lane Splitting Legal in New York?
Go to Is Lane Splitting Legal in New York?Lane splitting is not legal in New York. But if you were injured in a crash while lane splitting, you may still have a case. The Bongiorno Law Firm can help.
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What Is the Average Settlement for a Motorcycle Accident in New York?
Go to What Is the Average Settlement for a Motorcycle Accident in New York?A motorcycle crash can change your life in seconds. Find out what your New York claim may be worth under the state’s new 2026 auto insurance laws. We can help.
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Can Potholes Cause Motorcycle Accidents in New York?
Go to Can Potholes Cause Motorcycle Accidents in New York?Injured in a motorcycle crash from a pothole in New York? The Bongiorno Law firm: find out who may be liable, what evidence matters, and what deadlines apply.
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Why Drivers Fail to See Motorcycles in New York Accidents
Go to Why Drivers Fail to See Motorcycles in New York AccidentsInjured in a New York motorcycle accident? Drivers often try try to blame to the rider — but that’s not always the truth. Our attorneys investigate & push back.
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Left Turn Motorcycle Accidents in New York
Go to Left Turn Motorcycle Accidents in New YorkOne of the biggest risks for a motorcyclist is entering an intersection where an oncoming vehicle turning left fails to yield to a rider. Any resulting crash could cause the rider significant harm.
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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Long Island, NY (Step by Step Legal Guide)
Go to What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Long Island, NY (Step by Step Legal Guide)One second is all it takes for a motorcycle ride on Long Island to turn into a serious accident. Check out our legal guide — we explain what to do first.