For Injured Riders Across New Jersey

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer New Jersey

You focus on healing. We’ll fight the insurance company.

Insurers often blame the rider first. Get a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer on your side before you give a statement, repair your bike or accept an offer.

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No attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Since 1997

Nearly 30 years of trial experience in New Jersey and New York.

Riders’ Rights

No PIP for motorcycles means a different claim path. We know how it works.

Don’t wait: most claims must be filed within 2 years, and claims involving a public road defect or vehicle may need notice within 90 days.

Riders have almost no protection in a crash. A collision that would leave a car driver with a bruise can leave a motorcyclist with broken bones, a brain injury or months of recovery. On top of that, many riders face unfair bias: insurance adjusters often assume the motorcyclist was speeding or reckless, even when another driver caused the crash.

At IBEZIM LAW OFFICES, PC, our New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers push back against that bias. Attorney Sebastian O. Ibezim, Jr. has nearly 30 years of trial and litigation experience in New Jersey and New York. We investigate what really happened, prove who was at fault, and fight for full compensation. The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey

Left-turn crashes

A driver turning left across traffic misjudges a motorcycle’s speed, or doesn’t see it at all. This is one of the most common and most dangerous rider accidents.

Unsafe lane changes

Motorcycles disappear into blind spots. Drivers who change lanes without checking push riders off the road or into other traffic.

Rear-end collisions

Tailgating and distracted drivers strike motorcycles stopped at lights or slowing in traffic, often throwing the rider from the bike.

Distracted and impaired drivers

Texting, phone use and drunk driving make it far more likely a driver will miss a motorcycle until it is too late.

Dangerous road conditions

Potholes, gravel, uneven pavement and debris are a nuisance for cars but can cause a rider to lose control. A town or the state may be responsible.

Car doors and parked vehicles

Drivers who open a door into traffic or pull out of a parking space without looking cause sudden, unavoidable crashes.

Serious Injuries Motorcycle Riders Suffer

Head and brain injuries

Concussions and traumatic brain injuries can happen even with a helmet, and may affect memory, mood and the ability to work.

Spinal cord and back injuries

Herniated discs, fractured vertebrae and spinal cord damage can cause chronic pain or permanent loss of movement.

Fractures and road rash

Broken legs, arms, wrists and collarbones, and deep skin injuries from sliding across the pavement, often need surgery and leave scars.

Other injuries include internal bleeding, amputations and lasting emotional trauma. See a doctor right away and follow your treatment plan. Your medical records are the strongest evidence of what the crash did to you.

New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Law: What Riders Need to Know

Rule	What it means for you
No PIP for motorcycles	New Jersey’s PIP no-fault coverage doesn’t apply to motorcycles. Your medical bills are usually paid through your health insurance, any medical payments coverage on your motorcycle policy, and your claim against the at-fault driver.
Right to sue	Because PIP doesn’t apply, the “limitation on lawsuit” threshold that restricts many car accident claims generally doesn’t limit an injured rider’s claim for pain and suffering.
Helmet law	New Jersey requires all riders and passengers to wear a helmet. Insurers may argue that not wearing one made your injuries worse, but it doesn’t automatically bar your claim.
Comparative negligence	You can still recover if you were partly at fault, as long as you were not more than 50% responsible. Your award is reduced by your share of the fault.
Deadlines	Most lawsuits must be filed within 2 years of the crash. If a public entity was involved, for example over a dangerous road defect, a notice of claim may be due within 90 days.

How We Fight Bias Against Motorcycle Riders

We investigate quickly

We gather police reports, photos, traffic and surveillance video, witness statements and damage to both vehicles before evidence disappears, to show exactly how the crash happened.

We prove fault

When needed, we work with accident reconstruction professionals to counter claims that you were speeding, weaving or riding unsafely.

We document the full value

We work with your doctors to show your current and future treatment, lost income and long-term limitations, so nothing is left out of your claim.

We’re ready for court

Insurance companies know which lawyers will go to trial. We prepare every case as if it will, and that preparation strengthens your position in negotiations.

Compensation You May Recover

Economic damages

Medical bills, surgery, rehabilitation, future care, lost wages, reduced earning ability, and repair or replacement of your motorcycle and riding gear.

Non-economic damages

Pain and suffering, emotional distress, scarring and disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship for a spouse.

If a crash takes a loved one’s life, the family may bring a wrongful death claim for lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of guidance and companionship.

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in New Jersey

Call 911 and get medical care, even if you think you’re fine. Adrenaline can hide serious injuries.
Document the scene. Photograph the vehicles, the road surface, skid marks and your injuries and gear. Get the driver’s license, plate and insurance details, and witness contacts.
Keep your gear and bike as they are. Your helmet, jacket and motorcycle are evidence. Don’t repair or throw them away until we’ve reviewed them.
Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, and don’t post about the crash on social media.
Call a New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer for a free review of your case.

We also handle car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents across New Jersey.

Motorcycle Accident FAQ

Who pays my medical bills after a motorcycle accident in New Jersey?

Because PIP doesn’t cover motorcycles, bills usually go first to your health insurance or the medical payments coverage on your motorcycle policy. We then pursue the at-fault driver’s insurance to recover those costs and your other losses.

Can I still recover if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?

Often, yes. The other side may argue a helmet would have reduced your injuries, which can affect the amount, but it doesn’t automatically defeat your claim if the other driver caused the crash.

What if the driver who hit me was uninsured?

Check whether your motorcycle policy includes uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We review every policy that may apply and handle the claim for you.

How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim?

Generally 2 years from the crash. If a public entity is involved, a notice of claim may be due within 90 days, so call as soon as you can.

How much does a motorcycle accident lawyer cost?

The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you. We explain the fee agreement, including case costs, before you sign anything.

Talk to a New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

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BERGEN COUNTY:

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CAMDEN COUNTY:

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ESSEX COUNTY:

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HUDSON COUNTY:

3221 Bergenline Avenue, Suite E, Union City, NJ 07087.** (201) 341-5691 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
101 Hudson Street, 21st. Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302.** (201) 341-5691 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
418 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002.** (201) 341-5691 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
78 John Miller Way #326, Kearny, NJ 07032.** (201) 341-5691 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284

MORRIS COUNTY:

100 Enterprise Drive, Suite 301, Rockaway, NJ 07866** (973) 647-2981 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284

MIDDLESEX COUNTY:

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33 Wood Ave. South, Ste. 600, Iselin, NJ 07095** (732) 428-2818 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
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30 Knights Bridge Road, Suite 525, Piscataway, NJ 08854** (732) 428-2818 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
1100 Cornwall Rd., Ste. 200, South Brunswick, NJ 08852** (732) 428-2818 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284

PASSAIC COUNTY:

600 Getty Avenue, Suite 108, Clifton, NJ 07011.** (973) 647-2981 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
999 Riverview Drive, 2nd Floor, Totowa, NJ 07512** (973) 647-2981 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284

UNION COUNTY:

87 Broad Steet, Elizabeth, NJ 07201** (908) 370-4462 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
1371 Morris Avenue, Second Floor, Union, New Jersey 07083-3317.** (908) 370-4462 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
300 Haledon Rd., Third Floor, South Plainfield, NJ 07080** (908) 370-4462 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
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MERCER COUNTY:

100 Horizon Center Boulevard, 1st and 2nd Floors, Hamilton, NJ 08691.** (609) 610-4916 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284

MONMOUTH COUNTY

279 Broadway, Suite 400 G Long Branch, NJ 07740.** (732) 428-2818 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
107 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ 07748**(732) 428-2818 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284
4400 Route 9 South, Suite 1000, Freehold, NJ 07728** (732) 428-2818 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284

SOMERSET COUNTY

Park 80 West 1200 Rte. 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807**(908) 370-4462 / (888) NJ-VICTIM / (888) 658-4284

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