New York Motorcyclist Injured by Roadway Debris

A 52-year-old man was injured in a New York motorcycle accident involving debris on the roadway. According to a news report in The Post-Standard, the serious injury accident occurred on Interstate 81 in Parish. The motorcycle rider swerved to avoid a two-by-four piece of wood on the road and lost control of his motorcycle. He suffered serious injuries. But, officials say, he is expected to survive. It is unclear how long the debris had remained on the roadway, or if the authorities have identified the driver responsible for dumping the debris.
According to the 2009 Summary of Motorcycle Accidents released by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, 155 people were killed and 5,042 were injured in New York motorcycle accidents. About 44 percent of the New York motorcycle accidents were single-vehicle crashes and 52.2 percent involved a collision with one or more vehicles. Also, 3.2 percent of New York motorcycle accidents that year involved an obstruction or debris on the roadway.
Motorists are responsible for the debris they drop on New York highways. Additionally, the governing body in charge of the roadway is responsible for keeping the roadway clear. Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable to dangerous roadway conditions. Hitting a piece of debris or taking evasive measures to avoid debris on the roadway can definitely lead to serious injury accidents. Victims of roadway debris accidents may be able to pursue compensation from the driver responsible for dropping the debris. Compensation may also be available from the UNinsured/UNDERinsured motorist clause of the motorcyclist’s own vehicle insurance policy.
The knowledgeable New York personal injury lawyers of the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have helped numerous injured motorists get the compensation they need and rightfully deserve. We have a lengthy track record of assisting injured victims and their families obtain compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages, cost of hospitalization and other related damages. If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York motorcycle accident, please contact us at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help you with personal injury claims in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida.
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Source: The Post Standard