Bicycle Accidents

01.Why Bicycle Accident Cases Are Different

Bicycle accident cases are not handled like car crashes — and they shouldn’t be.

Cyclists have no physical protection, suffer more severe injuries, and face automatic bias from drivers and insurers who assume the rider “came out of nowhere” or “shouldn’t have been there.” These cases require:

• ›Immediate evidence preservation
• ›Knowledge of NYC bike laws and traffic rules
• ›Aggressive confrontation of insurer bias

Delay favors the defense. We move fast to protect your rights and your recovery.

02.Common NYC Bicycle Accidents We Handle

We represent cyclists injured in all types of crashes, including:

• ›Dooring accidents caused by parked vehicles
• ›Right-hook and left-turn collisions
• ›Failure-to-yield crashes at intersections
• ›Bike lane violations
• ›Potholes and defective road conditions
• ›E-bike and delivery cyclist accidents
• ›Citi Bike and rental bicycle injuries

From Midtown Manhattan to Downtown Brooklyn and across all five boroughs, we know how these crashes happen — and how to prove fault.

03.Who Is Liable in a New York City Bicycle Accident?

Bicycle accident liability often goes beyond the driver who hit you. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:

• ›Negligent drivers
• ›Rideshare and delivery drivers
• ›Employers of commercial drivers
• ›Vehicle owners
• ›The City of New York for dangerous road conditions or defective bike lanes

We identify every liable party and pursue full accountability — not partial settlements.

04.Serious Injuries in Bicycle Accidents

Because cyclists absorb the full force of impact, injuries are often severe and long-lasting. We handle cases involving:

• ›Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• ›Spinal cord and back injuries
• ›Broken bones and joint damage
• ›Road rash, scarring, and disfigurement
• ›Wrongful death bicycle accidents

Insurance companies minimize these injuries. We document them thoroughly and fight for compensation that reflects the real impact on your life.

05.Understanding No-Fault Insurance & Serious Injury Rules

Cyclists injured by motor vehicles are generally covered under New York no-fault insurance. These benefits may help with:

• ›Medical bills
• ›A portion of lost wages

However, no-fault does not compensate for pain and suffering. To pursue full compensation, your case must meet New York’s serious injury threshold.

We handle:

• ›No-fault benefit disputes
• ›Denied or delayed payments
• ›Serious injury claims
• ›Lawsuits for pain and suffering

07.How We Prove Fault in Bicycle Accident Cases

Winning a bicycle accident case requires evidence and precision. Our team builds cases using:

• ›Crash reconstruction
• ›Traffic camera and surveillance footage
• ›Witness statements
• ›Police and accident reports
• ›Medical documentation and expert testimony

Drivers and insurers try to shift blame. We shut that down with facts.

08.Why Injured Cyclists Choose Our Firm

Many firms treat bicycle cases like afterthoughts. We don’t. We offer:

• ›Trial attorneys, not settlement mills
• ›Emergency legal response when evidence matters
• ›24/7 availability — nights, weekends, holidays
• ›No fee unless we win
• ›Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, and New Jersey

We protect cyclists because no one else will fight as hard.