Bike Accidents
Riding a bike / bicycle on public roads can be very dangerous, especially in New York City and Long Island. Bicycle accidents can occur in a number of different ways, including:
Sideswipe accidents
Door accidents
Drive out accidents
Street object accidents
Defect accidents
Bike lane obstruction accidents
And more
Motor vehicles typically outweigh bicycles by thousands of pounds and bicyclists are almost completely vulnerable and unprotected with some limited exceptions such as wearing a helmet. Serious injuries that can result from New York City and Long Island bicycle accident injuries include:
Broken / fractured bones
Spinal injuries
Traumatic brain injury
Back injuries
Neck injuries
Arm injuries
Leg injuries
Nerve damage
And more
If you were injured in a New York City or Long Island bicycle accident, you may be entitled to the following compensation:
Medical bill expenses
Lost wages
Punitive damages
Compensatory damages
Pain & Suffering
And more
Some suggested actions to consider after you have been injured in a NYC or Long Island bicycle accident include:
Call 911.
Get a police accident report.
Get immediate medical attention.
Get car driver’s / owner’s full name(s), insurance information, plate numbers, and vehicle information.
Get witness full names and contact information.
Take pictures / video of the scene of the accident, vehicles involved, bicycle(s) involved, all damage, road conditions, and other relevant photos / video.
Do not make any adverse statements or admissions (“I am not injured” or “It was my fault” are some examples).
File / have your attorney file a MV-104 with the DMV within 10 days of the accident as required by law.
Always contact a NYC or Long Island bike accident lawyer as soon as possible to assist you, including timely preparing and filing the required documents on your behalf. If you wait too long, your legal claims and benefit rights can and will expire.
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