Two wheels.
No second chances.
Most New Jersey motorcycle crashes are caused by a driver in a car who never looked. The injuries are catastrophic, and the bias against riders runs through every adjuster's file. We try motorcycle cases knowing that — and we don't let it stand.
Treated like a rider,
represented like a victim.
More than 80% of motorcycle collisions in New Jersey involve another vehicle, and the leading cause is a driver violating the rider's right-of-way at an intersection or during a lane change. Insurance carriers know that — and still build their defense around the idea that the rider "chose the risk."
We attack that frame head-on. Through scene reconstruction, helmet-cam and dashcam recovery, witness work, and the rider's own training history, we put the rider's conduct in the proper light and the driver's negligence in plain view.
The case starts
on day one.
Every motorcycle accidents matter is treated as a litigation file from the first call — because that's what wins it.
No fee unless we win.
You owe us nothing unless we recover for you. Period.
Cash advance in 24 hours.
Same-day funding can be arranged through third-party sources while your case is built.
Free, confidential case review.
An attorney — not an intake screener — reviews your matter and tells you what it's worth.
24/7 line, real people.
Evidence disappears in days. We answer the phone the night it happens.
Hurt in New Jersey?
Tell us what happened.
A New Jersey attorney personally reviews every submission — typically within the hour. No fee. No obligation. Evidence preservation begins the moment we hang up.
- Statewide coverage — every NJ county
- Preservation letters issued same day
- In-house investigation team
- Available 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Why motorcycle cases need a specialist.
Adjusters and jurors carry assumptions about riders that have nothing to do with the law. Speed. Recklessness. "They knew what they signed up for." These assumptions show up in every motorcycle file unless the lawyer affirmatively dismantles them.
We use voir dire, reconstruction experts, and a clean liability presentation to reframe the case. The rider is not on trial — the driver who turned left into them is.
PIP and motorcycles in New Jersey.
Unlike a private passenger vehicle, a New Jersey motorcycle policy is not required to include PIP. Many riders never realize this until after a crash — when the medical bills start arriving and there is no automatic medical coverage in place.
If you have your own auto policy or a household member's auto policy with PIP, that coverage may apply. If not, we work with your health insurer, lien-based providers, and the at-fault driver's bodily-injury coverage to make sure treatment continues. We do this work on the front end so you can focus on healing.
What clients ask first.
I wasn't wearing a helmet — does that kill my case?
No. New Jersey law requires helmets for all riders, but helmet non-use is generally not admissible to reduce liability for the crash itself. It can be relevant to specific head-injury damages, but the analysis is technical — and we know how to defend it.
The driver who hit me claims I was speeding. How do you handle that?
With evidence, not argument. Scene reconstruction, the EDR from the car, intersection-camera footage, and witness statements usually tell a different story. We have brought in expert reconstructionists in NJ rider cases more times than we can count.
What if the at-fault driver fled the scene?
Your UM (uninsured motorist) coverage steps in when the driver is unknown or uninsured. We have recovered seven figures on UM claims for NJ riders struck by hit-and-run drivers. Don't assume there's nothing to be done — call.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — you owe us no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Costs are advanced by the firm and only reimbursed out of a recovery. The first conversation is free and confidential.
How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?
Most personal-injury claims in New Jersey carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, running from the date of injury. Claims against a public entity (city, county, NJ Transit, the State) require a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Wrongful-death actions also have a two-year window. Call as early as possible — evidence does not wait.
You ride.
We fight.
Riders need lawyers who don't flinch at the bias. The injuries are severe, the carriers are aggressive, and the timeline for preserving evidence is short. We answer 24/7.
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.