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Riding a bicycle around New York City is a great way to get around town, commute to work, or stay in shape. However, the city can also be a dangerous place to ride a bike, especially in heavy traffic conditions. If you were injured in a bike accident that was caused by a negligent driver, a New York City bicycle accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can help. Our legal team is familiar with the many complexities involved in bicycle accident cases and will go above and beyond to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
If you were hit by a negligent driver while riding your bike, you must take legal action as soon as possible to prevent missing the deadline for filing a no-fault insurance claim. You will have thirty days to file a claim with the negligent driver’s insurance provider. At Parker Waichman LLP, a bike accident attorney can ensure you don’t miss this important deadline.
During this challenging time, they can also help by:
If your accident-related damages meet the serious injury threshold, your attorney can help you pursue a lawsuit and can represent you in court.
New York is a no-fault state. State law requires drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance (PIP). when a driver is involved in an auto accident, they will file a claim with their insurer, regardless of whether they were at fault for the collision. Their insurance will cover up to $50,000 in medical bills, injury-related expenses, and lost wages. Personal injury Protection insurance also covers injury-related expenses when a driver hits a cyclist. When a driver hits a cyclist, the rider gains first-party rights under the vehicle’s policy. The cyclist must adhere to the thirty-day rule, which gives the injured cyclist thirty days to file a claim with the negligent driver’s insurance provider. If the cyclist fails to meet this deadline, it could result in the claim being denied. After filing a claim, the injured party will have forty-five days from the date of medical treatment to provide the medical bills and proof of lost income within ninety days.
If you sustained injuries that meet the state’s serious injury threshold and your damages exceed $50,000, you can file a lawsuit. A bicycle accident attorney can help you determine whether you can pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover maximum compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
If you are hit by a motor vehicle while riding a bike, a bicycle accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation. An accident can happen in an instant, leaving you with no time to react. At Parker Waichman LLP, our bike accident lawyers have handled many bicycle accident claims over the years that have been caused by:
A car doesn’t have to travel at a high speed to cause a serious injury to a cyclist. At Parker Waichman LLP, our bicycle accident attorneys can help you pursue compensation for your injuries and other damages if you were injured in a bike accident that was caused by a negligent motorist.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or have been injured by another party in some other way, we are here to stand up for your rights. Our personal injury attorneys have been representing injury victims and their families in Long Island and throughout the nation since the early 1980s.
Even a minor crash on a bike can result in severe injuries, considering the cyclist will only have a helmet to protect them from the road. However, when a cyclist is hit by a driver, the injuries they suffer are often catastrophic.
Common bike accident injuries can include:
Common causes of cyclist accidents include:
The damages you pursue in court will depend on the unique circumstances of your accident, the severity of your injuries, your level of fault, and other variables.
In some cases, a bike accident victim can recover the following types of economic and non-economic damages:
And other losses.
When you work with an experienced bicycle accident attorney, they will carefully review your case and assess your damages to ensure you pursue the compensation you’re entitled to. They may also consult with experts, such as life care planners, economists, forensic accountants, medical specialists, and other experts to ensure the future cost of medical care is included in your demand for compensation.
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Our law firm is ready to represent you in your injury case. We’ve helped many New York residents as well as those needing help nationwide. Contact our team for a free case consultation today.
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