Bicycle Accident
New York Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Bicyclists are becoming more common on the roads of New York. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other road users in the Big Apple. But for cyclists, sharing the roads with larger vehicles is a challenge, especially when drivers of cars and pickups do not remain alert for bicycles on the road. Cyclists are at a greater risk of injuries in accidents with larger vehicles.
Bicycles provide little protection in a crash. In a split second, a bicyclist can sustain serious or fatal injuries if struck by a car or truck. For some, riding is never the same.
we help bicycle enthusiasts get back on the road to recovery after accidents
At the Bulldog Law Group, our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping bicycle enthusiasts recover physically, emotionally, and financially after accidents. With our experience and knowledge, we strive to obtain the compensation and justice our clients deserve.
Our New York Accident Law Firm Fights for Bike Accidents Victims
Bicyclists in New York are required to obey traffic laws, stop at stop signs and red lights and ride with the flow of traffic. A bicycle that is moving at a slower speed than other traffic on the road should ride as near as possible to the right edge of the payment or right curb. Bicyclists should wear brightly colored clothing to make themselves as visible as possible.
The issue is generally not with bicyclists, but with motor vehicle operators on the road.
Drivers of cars and trucks
Drivers of cars and trucks are required to share the road with bicyclists. Motorists should allow several feet of clearance when passing bicyclists on the road, but rarely do, and many don’t respect bicyclists’ rights. In our experience, motorists who are speeding, intoxicated, or not paying enough attention to the traffic around them cause serious bicycle accidents.
Many motorists involved in crashes with cyclists say they never saw the bicycle on the road. Bicycles have a narrow profile and may disappear in the blind spots on either side of a vehicle. If the driver fails to yield the right-of-way as required and pulls out in front of an oncoming cyclist, the driver may be held responsible for the injuries caused. Yet, insurance adjusters often try to claim that the collision was somehow the fault of the rider to avoid paying a settlement.
Nationally, about 40 percent of fatal bicycle accidents occur between 6 p.m. and midnight when bicyclists are much harder to see. Not seeing a bicyclist is not a valid excuse, yet it is a common contributing factor to many traffic accidents involving bicycles in New York. Our attorneys will get to work investigating the accident and developing a strong claim for compensation if you have been injured due to another motorist’s negligence.
We interview witnesses and may use accident reconstruction experts to identify precisely how an accident occurred. Attending to all the details and aggressively pursuing justice can make the difference in maximizing the compensation that you receive as a bicycle accident victim.
Our bicycle accident attorneys are ready to conduct a thorough investigation of a crash involving a motor vehicle and a bicycle where the rider was seriously injured. Contact our knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyers to understand your rights and responsibilities.
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Contact a New York Bicycle Accident Attorney
If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident caused by another’s carelessness or negligence, contact our attorneys at the Bulldog Law Group, P.C., at (934) 221-1258 for a free initial consultation and case evaluation today.
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