A hit-and-run becomes an especially tangled legal problem when the victim was riding a motorcycle instead of driving a car, and Cohen & Riechelson built a dedicated resource around exactly that scenario for clients across Mercer County, New Jersey. The firm’s attorneys note that New Jersey law does not actually require physical contact with another vehicle for a rider to bring a motorcycle accident claim; if a driver forces a motorcyclist off the road without ever touching them, the case can still qualify, though insurance companies frequently contest claims that lack a clear point of impact.
The firm outlines specific steps a rider needs to take after a hit-and-run, including making reasonable efforts to identify the fleeing driver, reporting the crash to police so they can investigate, and notifying the rider’s own insurance company without delay, since a late report tends to draw suspicion from adjusters. Cohen & Riechelson also points out that liability is not always limited to the other driver. A roadway defect such as a pothole can shift responsibility to a government entity, and a defective motorcycle part can support a separate product liability claim against a manufacturer.
The firm says its litigation team includes a New Jersey Certified Civil Trial Attorney and that it has represented injured motorcyclists in West Windsor, Hightstown, and elsewhere throughout Mercer County. Cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless the firm wins, and the firm maintains offices in Hamilton and Pennington, New Jersey. Prospective clients can call 609-528-2596 to discuss a claim.
Source: https://www.kcrlawfirm.com/personal-injury/motorcy……