Six Figure Arbitration Award after Motorcycle Wreck
A Basch Keegan & Spada client was awarded $423,000 for injuries sustained after a motorcycle crash. The crash happened in Ulster County, but our client originally went with a law firm outside of the county. The first lawyer asked for only $180,000 for the injuries and indicated that a lower settlement would be adequate. When […]
Motorcycle Crash Victim with Traumatic Brain Injury Receives $250,000 Settlement
John A. DeGasperis, Esq. is a partner at Basch Keegan & Spada, and he has recovered more than $10 million dollars for victims of traumatic brain injuries. This case was no different. John’s client, twenty-eight years old, was riding his motorcycle on Ulster Avenue in Kingston when another driver failed to yield right-of-way by turning […]
John A. DeGasperis Forces Progressive Insurance Company to Settle by Proving Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations Caused Motorcycl
“Rules of the road exist for a reason. Violate those rules and you should expect to be held accountable,” said John A. DeGasperis, who recently represented a motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. The crash was caused by the negligence of another driver who violated New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Basch Keegan […]
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
As a motorcycle rider, safety is always your number one priority. Unfortunately, each time you hit the open road on two wheels, there’s an inherent risk of being involved in an accident – no matter how experienced a rider you may be. That’s why with Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month upon us, Basch Keegan & Spada […]
What Are My Rights Following a Motorcycle Crash?
Motorcycle crashes can cause catastrophic injuries that require a lifetime of treatment and recovery. When caused by another individual, it can seem like there is nowhere to turn due to biases present in many systems. However, all riders have the right to pursue compensation when the crash is caused by another. Here are some important […]
Distracted Driving and Motorcycle Accidents
Distracted driving-related crashes are often only viewed through the lens of single-vehicle crashes or collisions between two cars. However, a distracted driver can pose a threat to anyone on the road—especially motorcycle riders. With the limited protections riders have, the probability of sustaining an injury in a crash involving a distracted driver is high, so […]
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The weather is warming up across the Hudson Valley, and motorcycle enthusiasts are ready to ride! It’s time to remind everyone to share the road with motorcyclists. When most people think of motorcycle crashes, they think of a motorcycle colliding with other vehicles. These collisions are devastating and can often […]