Representing motorcycle and bicycle riders injured across Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. A rider's claim rarely stops at a state line — we handle the matters that cross them.
Intake line staffed 24/7/365 · Attorney consultations scheduled by appointment
The same collision that dents a bumper can fracture a rider's pelvis or end in a life-altering injury. That physical asymmetry is only half the problem. Riders also face a documented bias — the assumption that the person on two wheels must have been speeding, weaving, or "asking for it." An insurer will use that assumption to discount the claim before the medical bills are even totaled.
We build rider cases against that headwind: the roadway evidence, the sightline and right-of-way analysis, the black-box and telematics data where available, the treating-physician record, and the driver's own account — before the narrative hardens into "the biker's fault."
For an injured rider, the single most consequential fact is often which state's negligence rule governs — and that rule is not the same across our five jurisdictions. This is a doctrine analysis, not a promise of outcome.
A rider found to bear even a small share of the fault may be barred from recovering. Because the margin is unforgiving, the fault investigation has to be built carefully and early.
A rider whose share of fault does not exceed the statutory threshold may still recover, with any award reduced by the rider's percentage of fault. Cross that threshold and recovery is barred.
A rider's recovery is reduced in proportion to their share of fault, but is not barred outright by partial fault.
The practical takeaway: a fact pattern that ends a claim in Virginia may survive in New York. Matching the claim to the right jurisdiction — and to counsel admitted in that jurisdiction — is where a rider case is won or lost.
Each matter is handled by counsel admitted in the relevant bar and experienced in the specific matter type. We decline work outside our areas rather than stretch.
Mr. Sris is a former prosecutor and has practiced continuously since founding the firm in 1997. He is admitted in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.
Former Virginia State Trooper — fifteen years on the road before the courtroom. JD University of Richmond (2003).
Former Maryland Assistant State's Attorney. With the firm since 2010. JD Rutgers School of Law (2004).
Thirty-plus years of practice since 1994. Fourteen-year CPS contract in Alexandria. JD The Catholic University of America (1994).
Some are shorter than riders expect, and a claim filed late can be lost regardless of its merits. Evidence is perishable too — skid marks fade, vehicles are repaired or scrapped, and witness memory dims. The sooner the file is opened, the more of the record can be preserved.
The intake line is staffed around the clock. Our team logs your matter, confirms conflicts, and routes the file.
In-person meetings are scheduled, not walked in. Our locations across VA, MD, NJ, and NY give each client privacy and focused attention.
Your case is routed to the attorney admitted to the right bar, familiar with the right bench, and experienced in rider-injury matters.
It depends on the state and the facts. Helmet use can affect a claim, but it does not automatically end one — and its relevance varies by jurisdiction and by the injuries involved. A consultation is where those specifics are reviewed.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage — often on your own policy — may apply. Recovering under that coverage has its own rules and deadlines, which we review as part of the file.
Individual attorneys are admitted in specific jurisdictions; not all attorneys are licensed in all states. Through its specific licensed attorneys, the firm handles matters in Virginia, Maryland, DC, New Jersey, and New York.
Yes. The intake line at (888) 437-7747 is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Attorney consultations are then scheduled by appointment.
No. The case results described are examples of past matters and are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your matter. Every case is different, and the outcome depends on factors unique to that case.
The intake line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Attorney consultations are scheduled by appointment.
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