By:  New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Andrew S. Prince
1-(800)-TEAM-LAW (832-6529)
aprinceesq@aol.com 

Picture this: You are riding responsibly down the New Jersey turnpike when a car suddenly changes lanes into your path. Despite your best efforts to avoid the collision, you go down. When the police arrive, you notice their questions seem to assume you were at fault. I see this scenario play out far too often in New Jersey.

Anti-Motorcycle Bias

The numbers tell a sobering story: motorcycles make up only about 3% of vehicles on American roads, yet account for 14% of all traffic fatalities. But here is what you may not realize: A large percentage of these crashes are not the rider’s fault. Despite this fact, police reports often reflect deep-seated biases against motorcyclists, blaming the rider for the crash almost every single time.

Common Assumptions that Hurt Riders

When police respond to a motorcycle crash, they often arrive with preconceptions that can color their investigation. Many assume the rider must have been speeding, lane splitting or riding recklessly. These assumptions can lead to incomplete investigations where crucial evidence is overlooked or misinterpreted.  

Take the classic scenario of a car making a left turn in front of a motorcycle. Research shows this is one of the most common types of motorcycle crashes, yet police reports sometimes blame the rider for “excessive speed” simply because the car’s driver claims that they did not see the motorcycle coming.  

How Bias Affects Your Case

Insurance companies often treat these reports as gospel, using them to deny or minimize legitimate claims. When I review cases at my firm (TeamLaw.com), I frequently find that initial police reports fail to capture crucial details that would show the other driver’s responsibility. If you try to handle your case on your own, there is a good chance the insurance company will just stick to the “rider at fault” story. Can you overcome that?

Fighting Back with Facts

The good news? Police bias can be overcome with proper evidence and representation. Modern crash reconstruction techniques, witness statements and surveillance footage often tell a different story than initial assumptions. I know exactly what evidence to look for and how to present it effectively. As a courtroom expert, I know exactly what kind of evidence is allowed and what is not. For example, in most motorcycle accidents, police officers are FORBIDDEN from the telling the jury who is at fault. The insurance company is hoping you do not know that. 

When Police Reports Get It Wrong

Remember, a police report is not the final word on fault. I have handled numerous cases where I successfully challenged and overcame incorrect police reports. Through careful investigation and expert testimony, I can often prove what really happened, regardless of initial assumptions.

Getting The Representation You Need

If you have been involved in a motorcycle crash in New Jersey, do not let biased assumptions determine the outcome of your case. At my firm, (TeamLaw.com), I know how to cut through prejudice and get to the facts. Call me at (800) 832-6529 or (732) 482-1533 (direct line) or (732) 388-5454 (office) or email me at aprinceesq@aol.com for a free consultation.  

The initial police report is not the end of your story, it is just the beginning of my fight for justice.

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