Newburgh Motorcycle Accident Injury Attorney

Injured in a Newburgh Motorcycle Accident? Our Hudson Valley Legal Team Is Here to Push Back.

A motorcycle accident in Newburgh or anywhere in Orange County can be catastrophic. Riders face serious injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal trauma, and overwhelming medical bills — often because a driver failed to yield, drifted into their lane, made an improper turn, or simply wasn’t paying attention.

If this happened to you or a loved one, you have rights under New York personal injury law. At Mainetti & Mainetti, P.C., our Newburgh personal injury lawyers bring decades of experience fighting insurance companies and protecting motorcycle accident victims throughout the Hudson Valley.

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Why Newburgh Riders Trust Our Personal Injury Law Firm

Motorcyclists are far more vulnerable than drivers, and insurance companies often try to blame them for their own injuries. We don’t stand for that. Our legal team has recovered seven-figure verdicts and settlements for riders across Newburgh, New Windsor, Cornwall, the Town of Newburgh, and the broader Hudson Valley.

We handle the full range of serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, long-term pain and suffering, and life-altering orthopedic trauma. With decades of experience in New York personal injury law, our law firm is known for pushing back when insurers deny, delay, or minimize your personal injury claim.

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Common Orange County Motorcycle Crash Locations

Many Orange County and Newburgh, NY motorcycle crashes result from right-of-way issues, as well as unsafe speeds, improper passing and lane changes, and following too closely.

The following towns has the most motorcycle crashes in 2024, according to the latest data from New York’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research.

1. Town of Newburgh – 20 injury crashes
2. Town of Wallkill – 14 injury crashes, 1 fatality
3. Tuxedo – 10 injury crashes, 1 fatality
4. Deerpark – 10 injury crashes, 1 fatality
5. Warwick – 8 injury crashes
6. Cornwall – 8 injury crashes
7. Highlands – 6 injury crashes, 2 fatalities
8. New Windsor – 5 injury crashes, 2 fatalities
9. Monroe & Port Jervis – 5 injury crashes, 1 fatality each
10. Middletown – 4 injury crashes

Why are so many accidents caused by these factors?

Although totals fluctuate by year, crash patterns across Orange County remain consistent:

Unsafe Speeds – 39 Crashes

Many accidents happen when motorcyclists travel at unsafe speeds, either trying to keep up with traffic or driving too fast. Excessive speed reduces a motorcyclist’s ability to react to traffic changes or road hazards, increasing the likelihood of losing control. Even if another driver is responsible, motorcyclists involved in high-speed crashes are often unfairly blamed.

Failure to Yield the Right of Way – 23 Crashes

These collisions occur when a car or truck driver does not yield to a motorcyclist with the right of way, leading to an accident. Due to the smaller size of motorcycles, drivers may fail to see them, resulting in a failure to yield. Since motorcycles offer minimal protection, these accidents often cause severe injuries, such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage.

Passing Lane/ Lane Changing/ Improper Use – 16 Crashes

Improper passing and lane-changing is one of the most common and preventable causes of motorcycle crashes in Orange County. When a driver drifts across lanes without signaling, makes a sudden merge, or attempts to pass in a tight space, a motorcyclist has almost no margin for error. Riders are smaller, harder to see, and far more exposed, which means even a minor lane deviation can turn into a devastating collision. These crashes often happen when drivers assume the lane is clear, fail to check blind spots, or misjudge a rider’s speed and distance. Under New York law, improper lane changes and unsafe passing are strong indicators of liability, especially when the motorcyclist was holding their line. Our legal team regularly reconstructs these events to show exactly how a careless lane change caused the impact, and to push back hard when insurance companies try to blame the rider instead.

Steps Motorcyclists Can Take to Reduce Risk

Motorcyclists should wear helmets and protective gear, like jackets, pants, and gloves, to minimize injury in the event of an accident. Staying alert, driving defensively, and anticipating other drivers’ actions can help avoid potential hazards. Additionally, riders should understand their own limits and avoid riding at speeds beyond their skill level or their bike’s capabilities.