Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash on E Second St in Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield, NJ (November 8, 2026) – A man riding a motorcycle was flown out by helicopter on Sunday night, November 8, after a collision with a car in the 600 block of East Second Street near Berckman Street. 

New Jersey State Police and emergency units were loading the rider onto a stretcher and into an ambulance by about 7:55 p.m.

The ambulance stayed for at least 15 more minutes as additional responders arrived. A car parked in a driveway next to where the victim lay in the street had a large dent in its rear passenger door.

The ambulance then took the man to Plainfield High School, where a helicopter was waiting. It left at 8:51 p.m. and landed in New Brunswick about eight minutes later.

The cause of the accident continues to be investigated.

We are hoping for a strong and steady recovery for the injured rider.

Motorcycle Insurance Gaps Riders Face in Plainfield, NJ

New Jersey's no-fault system works differently for people on two wheels. Personal injury protection, which pays medical bills for most drivers no matter who was at fault, generally does not cover riders injured while on a motorcycle. 

As a result, a motorcyclist's medical bills usually fall first on health insurance or on optional medical payments coverage under the motorcycle policy. 

Motorcycle riders have little protection when they go down, and broken bones, road rash, spinal damage, and head trauma are common. Health insurance may still leave deductibles, copays, and coverage limits, and some plans expect to be repaid from any later settlement. Health insurance also does nothing for lost income, so financial pressure can build within weeks.

However, motorcyclists are not covered by personal injury protection, so the "limitation on lawsuit" threshold that restricts many New Jersey drivers from suing for pain and suffering generally does not apply to them. 

A rider hurt by a careless driver can usually pursue that driver's liability insurance for medical costs, lost wages, and pain, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage on the motorcycle policy may help when the driver's limits are low. 

Insurance rules for motorcyclists in New Jersey are not the same as those for drivers. At The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, we are open to  explain how these differences may affect a claim for each specific case. 

If you have any doubts, you can contact our personal injury lawyers in Plainfield at (908) 241-3445 to talk through your options. We are here to clear your doubts and help you move forward.

Note: This post has been prepared using publicly available secondary sources. The facts surrounding the incident have not been independently confirmed. If you believe any portion of this report contains inaccurate or outdated information, please contact The Law Offices of Sander Budanitsky, L.L.C. so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Reading this post does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute a request for legal representation. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please seek immediate medical care.
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