What Are Common Causes Of Bicycle Accidents in Brooklyn?
If you are hit by a motor vehicle while riding a bike, a bicycle accident lawyer can help you pursue compensation. An accident can happen in an instant, leaving you with no time to react. At Parker Waichman LLP, our bike accident lawyers have handled many bicycle accident claims over the years that have been caused by:
- Distracted driving
- Turning in front of a cyclist
- Failing to yield when exiting a parking lot or driveway
- Passing a cyclist in traffic
- Running a stop sign or red light
- Opening a car door in front of a cyclist
A car doesn’t have to travel at a high speed to cause a serious injury to a cyclist. At Parker Waichman LLP, our bicycle accident attorneys can help you pursue compensation for your injuries and other damages if you were injured in a bike accident that was caused by a negligent motorist.
New York’s No-Fault Insurance System
New York is a no-fault state. State law requires drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance (PIP). When a driver is involved in an auto accident, they will file a claim with their insurer, regardless of whether they were at fault for the collision. Their insurance will cover up to $50,000 in medical bills, injury-related expenses, and lost wages. Personal injury Protection insurance also covers injury-related expenses when a driver hits a cyclist. When a driver hits a cyclist, the rider gains first-party rights under the vehicle’s policy. The cyclist must adhere to the thirty-day rule, which gives the injured cyclist thirty days to file a claim with the negligent driver’s insurance provider. If the cyclist fails to meet this deadline, it could result in the claim being denied. After filing a claim, the injured party will have forty-five days from the date of medical treatment to provide the medical bills and proof of lost income.
Can I File a Lawsuit After a Bicycle Accident?
If you sustained injuries that meet the state’s serious injury threshold and your damages exceed $50,000, you can file a lawsuit. A bicycle accident attorney can help you determine whether you can pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover maximum compensation for both economic and non-economic damages.
How Can a Brooklyn Bicycle Accident Attorney Help?
Hiring a bicycle accident attorney at Parker Waichman LLP can be invaluable during the aftermath of a bike accident.
During this challenging time, a bicycle accident lawyer can help by:
- Investigating the accident
- Gathering evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Assessing damages
- Filing a claim
- Handling all communication with the insurance company
- Fighting for a fair settlement
- Filing a lawsuit if settlement negotiations are not successful
- Representing you in court
If your accident-related damages meet the serious injury threshold, your attorney can help you pursue a lawsuit and can represent you in court.
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