New York City Bicycle Accident Lawyers
In 2007, there were 5,535 bicycle-motor vehicle accidents in New York. Almost every single one of those accidents reported an injury or fatality, resulting in 5,451 injuries and 51 fatalities.
In many NYC bicycle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle is at fault and may be held liable for the harm the bicyclist has suffered. If you've been injured in a bike crash in New York City, including the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx, you may have a legal claim for your damages -- and the New York City bicycle accident attorneys of David Resnick & Associates P.C. can help. Contact us at (212) 279-2000 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation case consultation.
According to the New York City Department of Transportation, bicycling in the city has increased by 45 percent since 2006. This significant and rapid increase is due in part to the city’s initiatives to expand bike lanes throughout the city streets and to increase cyclist safety. While the city’s efforts are to be applauded, they will not eliminate all bicycle accidents on the busy streets of New York City.
While a slow speed collision may result in insignificant property damage to a motor vehicle, a slow speed collision is much more likely to result in significant personal injuries or death to a bicyclist who lacks the protection of a car.
Bicyclists who have been hurt by a negligent driver, pedestrian or other cyclist, may have the legal right to recover damages from the person or business that caused the injury. Likewise, if the person dies because of his or her injuries, his or her survivors may have the right to file a wrongful death claim.
In order to recover in a personal injury or wrongful death claim, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant’s negligence caused the victim to sustain injuries. A New York plaintiff may recover damages for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and other expenses if the defendant is found to have caused the injuries.
While these damages cannot erase the trauma suffered by the personal injury victim, they can help the victim and the victim’s family start to rebuild their lives. One of the most important things that a potential plaintiff can do is to contact an experienced NY personal injury attorney as soon as practicable following an accident.
The NY injury attorneys of David Resnick & Associates P.C. want to help each and every individual client recover the damages to which they are entitled. We represent plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death claims throughout New York City including the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. We encourage you to contact us at (212) 279-2000 or contact us online for a free, no-obligation case consultation with one of our New York City bicycle accident lawyers. We will collect no fee unless you recover damages or settle your case.
