There are more than cars and trucks on New York City’s congested streets. In 2017, more than 58,000 injuries and 221 fatalities involving bicycles and motor vehicles were reported by the New York City Department of Transportation.
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Countless cyclists are also navigating crowded roadways, and are even more exposed to the dangers of negligent motorists. Given the number of bicyclists, cars, and pedestrians, traveling throughout the city, even the safest operators can be involved in a cycling accident. Bicycle accidents in New York City can be truly horrific, involving severe injuries, long recovery times, and require veteran bicycle accident lawyers.
At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., our bike accident lawyers have the knowledge and skill you need to hold a negligent party accountable. With decades of experience and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for accident victims in situations a lot like yours, our NYC injury lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve. If you’ve been hit by a car while riding a bike or had some other type of cycling accident, we should be your next call.
Contact us online or call 212-490-5700 to schedule a free, no-risk consultation. There are no up-front costs, and you owe nothing unless we win you compensation.
Despite the city’s efforts to make streets safer for cyclists, bike riders in New York City are often in danger from negligent drivers, cabbies, Uber and Lyft drivers, truck drivers, and even pedestrians. While the most typical scenario for a New York bike accident is a rider being “doored” you are also susceptible to any number of hazards like drivers recklessly overtaking you bike, poorly maintained roads, are uncovered manholes,
At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we know your frustration and can assist you with;
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. This when working with an experienced attorney as soon a possible will be most important.
There are various circumstances after a bike collision that demand immediate action. New York is a No-Fault state, which means claims must be filed within 30 days of the incident. To do this, you need to identify the other party as well as their insurance company. This sounds easy enough, but it can be complicated in hit and run bike cases or if you did not exchange information with the other driver. In cases involving municipalities, a Notice of Claim needs to be filed within 90 days.
By working with the bike accident lawyers with Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we’ll ensure every aspect of the collision is properly investigated and fully documented. This will help us establish liability and build the strongest possible claim. From there, we will pursue full and fair compensation for all your damages through a personal injury claim or lawsuit.
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Bicycles are “vehicles” and therefore share the road with automobiles. New York law requires that cyclists follow most of the same rules that drivers do. For example, bike riders must travel in the same direction as cars. Just like motor vehicle operators, bicyclists are subject to traffic tickets if they fail to follow the rules of the road.
For the safety of all, and especially for an unprotected bike rider, motorists must obey all traffic rules, including those of yielding the right-of-way when it is required. As with pedestrians, motorists must exercise “due care” to avoid accidents with cyclists. But if despite your best efforts, you have been in an accident involving a bicycle, as a rider, motorist, or pedestrian, you may need the services of a New York City bicycle accident lawyer.
Because studies show that serious head injuries can occur in bicycle accidents, the use of helmets in encouraged and sometimes legally mandated. Researchers reported in the American Journal of Surgery a few years ago that bike helmets cut the risk of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) by half. Furthermore, those wearing helmets are less likely to die and to break facial bones than non-helmet riders.
In New York, all bicyclists age one through 13 must wear an approved bicycle helmet. Some local jurisdictions around the state require everyone, no matter the age, wear helmets while biking. If your child is riding your bicycle with you and is between one and four years old, a helmet and a child safety seat are required.
Riders must also comply with laws that require reporting accidents to the Department of Motor Vehicles that involve death or serious injury. Various forms are required depending on the type of accident. If a minor child was injured or involved, parents must fill out the forms on their behalf. Our bike accident attorneys can advise you regarding this paperwork and determine if you have a claim for damages that may have arisen from the accident.
Having an accident is a traumatic experience and could leave you physically injured as well. If you have a bike accident, here’s what to do:
A variety of parties may be responsible for bike accidents, including the other driver, the cyclist, a pedestrian, or someone who influenced the environment in which you were riding (such as a construction company or government entity). In order to determine all of the people and companies responsible, you should talk to an attorney who can conduct an investigation of your accident.
If you were the cyclist and you think you may be partially to blame, you should speak with an attorney right away. New York has a comparative negligence law that allows you to recover some compensation even if you were partially at fault.
Yes, if you were injured in a bike accident and you weren’t wearing a helmet, you can still recover damages from the person who was negligent.
Additionally, in New York State, only children age 14 and younger are required to wear helmets. Some municipalities have enacted stricter laws. Thus, it’s unlikely that you were legally required to wear a helmet if you were riding a bike.
If you’ve been injured in a bicycling accident, you should be focused on healing. But, bike accident claims can become complicated and contentious, where fault and liability are hotly debated. You need an aggressive advocate who knows how insurance companies avoid paying what’s fair.
At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C., we have the experience and reputation you need to deal with these tactics and obtain the compensation you deserve. When you work with our bicycle injury lawyers, you can concentrate on getting better while we fight for everything you need to fully recover.
Hold negligent drivers accountable. Contact us online or call 212-490-5700 to schedule a free, no-risk consultation. There are no up-front costs, and you owe nothing unless we win you compensation.
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08/11/2021
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04/01/2021
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03/01/2021
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02/25/2021
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01/29/2021
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01/19/2021
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01/18/2021
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01/15/2021
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12/29/2020
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12/02/2020
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12/02/2020
I came to know the firm through my relationship with one of the partners, Jordan Hecht. Jordan and I became close friends in law school. I have since referred several cases to Jordan and his firm ranging from a mesothelioma…
12/02/2020
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07/05/2015
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