Pedicab Accident Attorneys in New York city
Pedicab and Rickshaw Wreck Injury Lawyers Serving Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx
Largely unregulated until the latter half of the past decade, pedicabs — also known as rickshaws — have become an increasingly popular way to get around Midtown Manhattan, Central Park and other popular New York City attractions. Nearly 1,000 pedicabs are licensed to carry passengers in the city.
Like all forms of transportation, the three-wheeled, human-powered conveyances pose safety risks for passengers and other people on NYC streets. A serious collision between a pedicab and a yellow taxi in 2009 was the impetus behind regulating the pedicab industry.
Although new laws require pedicab drivers and operators to adhere to safety regulations, passengers and others can still suffer serious injury when people do not follow the rules.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a New York pedicab accident, protect your rights by calling the New York City pedicab injury attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, PC, for a consultation. There is no obligation, so call today at (212) 279-2000 or contact the firm through our online form.
About New York Pedicab Accidents
In an attempt to make pedicabs safer, the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs now requires all licensed pedicabs to pass an inspection. The vehicles must meet the following specifications:
- No motor-operated mechanisms;
- Three or more wheels;
- A unibody frame for the entire vehicle;
- Hydraulic, mechanical disc or drum brakes;
- A secondary emergency brake system;
- Battery-operated headlights and taillights;
- Rear turn signals;
- Seatbelts for no more than three passengers; and
- Reflectors on the wheel spokes or wheel covers.
Pedicab drivers are required to be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. They must also obtain a pedicab license and refrain from the following practices:
- Transporting more than three passengers;
- Allowing passengers to stand while the vehicle is in motion;
- Operating the pedicab on bridges or in tunnels or bicycle lanes; and
- Operating the pedicab while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
In addition, pedicab companies are required to carry liability insurance with the following policy limits:
- Combined single limit of at least $2 million for coverage of injury or death and property damage;
- $1 million coverage for each accident;
- $100,000 for personal injury of death for one person;
- $300,000 for personal injury or death for all persons in an accident, with a maximum of $300,000 per person; and
- $50,000 in property damage coverage.
Despite these regulations, passengers and others can suffer serious injuries if pedicab operators or other motorists do not follow the rules of the road. Similar to motorcycles and bicycles, New York pedicabs do not offer much in the way of structural protection — a hazard that is only partially offset by pedicabs’ slower speeds.
Were You Hurt In A Pedicab Accident in Manhattan? Call Our New York City Accident Lawyers Today
If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a pedicab wreck and someone else was at fault, you could be entitled to compensation. The personal injury attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, PC, are skilled at evaluating traffic accident claims and have a track record of getting results for their clients. Call our firm today at (212) 279-2000 or use our online contact form for a free evaluation of your case.
We serve pedicab accident victims in New York City, including the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Long Island.
