The Finger Lakes roadways are home to visually stunning landscapes best enjoyed via motorcycle. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are disconcertingly common in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Bikers are hurt by no fault of their own due to the vulnerable nature of their vehicles and the careless disregard displayed by so many other motorists.
The overwhelming majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by cars. Driver negligence is a real concern for bikers, whose vehicles offer almost no protection from the terrible force of an impact. Despite this, motorcycle cases present unique challenges due to the public bias against operators of motorcycles. The public perception often is that anyone driving a motorcycle is Valentino Rossi or Evel Knievel. People have seen and heard motorcycles weaving in and out of traffic, and thus, they think that the driver must have gotten what he/she deserved.
Injured in a Motorcycle Accident? We’ll Fight for the Justice You Deserve.
There’s nothing like riding through the Finger Lakes and the Twin Tiers—open roads, scenic views, and the freedom that only a motorcycle can offer. But when other drivers act carelessly, that freedom can turn into tragedy in an instant.
Motorcycle accidents are alarmingly common in New York and Pennsylvania, and all too often, it’s the car driver—not the biker—who’s at fault. At Welch, Donlon & Czarples, we know the real risks motorcyclists face. We’ve represented riders seriously hurt in crashes caused by distracted drivers, improper left turns, unsafe passing, and more.
Motorcycle Riders Deserve Justice—Not Judgment
Even when bikers follow the law, there’s a built-in bias they must overcome. Insurance companies and jurors may wrongly assume that anyone on a motorcycle must have been speeding, weaving, or acting recklessly.
At Welch, Donlon & Czarples, we know better—and we fight to dismantle those stereotypes. Our attorneys work with accident reconstruction experts, engineers, private investigators, and medical specialists to show that our client was riding safely and legally. We build strong cases that force insurers to take our clients seriously—and get them the compensation they deserve.
We Don’t Just Represent Bikers—We Stand With Them
Our commitment to the motorcycle community goes beyond the courtroom. We are proud sponsors of events like Ride for the Red, which raises funds for the American Red Cross. Our paralegal Brenda and her husband are avid riders who take part in the event every year.
We Explore Every Angle to Maximize Your Recovery
Some motorcycle crashes are caused in part by poor roadway design or maintenance. We don’t stop with just the driver—we work with top-tier roadway design experts to determine whether a government agency may also be liable for unsafe roads, poor signage, or defective construction. If so, we pursue that claim aggressively.
⚠️ Important: Claims against municipalities have very short deadlines—as little as 90 days in New York and 6 months in Pennsylvania. Contact us immediately if you think unsafe road conditions played a role in your crash.
Free Consultation. No Fee Unless We Win.
We know how to fight back against insurance companies—and how to tell your side of the story. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, let us help.
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Consultations are free, confidential, and no-obligation. We only get paid if we recover money for you.
Welch, Donlon & Czarples—Trial Lawyers for the Injured. Trusted by Riders. Proven in Court.