The most common type of bicycle crash a rider in New York can have is a collision with a car, taxi, bus, or other motor vehicle. This can happens when a car turns into a bike rider, when they rear end a rider, of when reckless drivers open their door without looking and causes a collision. This is often referred to as being “doored.”
Bike riders are also subject to crashes due to street defects such as potholes, loose manhole covers, and other hazardous road conditions. If you have been injured in a bicycle crash, you are probably worried about who is going to pay your medical bills, your lost wages, and who will compensate you for your pain and suffering.
You need to act fast and hire an attorney who knows what they are doing. No Fault claims (which must be filed in a motor vehicle accident) must be filed in 30 days of the collision. In order to complete the No Fault application, you will need to have the identify the other driver and their insurance company. Cases involving a municipality, such as the City of New York, usually require a Notice of Claim to be filed within 90 days of the accident. Collecting evidence as quickly as possible is also very important. These claims require a speedy investigation that includes photographs, witness statements, police reports and sometimes expert witness examinations as the conditions that caused the accident are subject to change within hours after the accident.
At the Weber & Prakope, PLLC, our New York bicycle accident attorneys are experienced and well versed in the complexities of navigating these cases. We will help alleviate your concerns and properly advise you every step of the way. And as always, we are just a phone call away. If you or a loved one are involved in bike accident, please call Weber & Prakope, PLLC, at (516) 452-9010. We are here for you!
