New York City’s roads are inundated with trucks, taxicabs and passenger vehicles, and utility company equipment. Despite this chaotic atmosphere, the City has seen fit to grant bicyclists rights by dedicating lanes of traffic for their exclusive use. The new bicycle rental program, sponsored by Citibank, should help to put a significant amount of bicycles on Manhattan roadways despite the present issue of traffic congestion. NYC drivers are not used to yielding a piece of the roadway to a bicyclist, or for that matter, showing any common courtesy to the bicyclist.
We at Weiser & Associates, L.L.P., have over the years handled numerous serious injuries occurring from accidents involving motor vehicles and bicycles. It is our opinion that with the increased use of Manhattan roadways by bicyclists, personal injuries from these types of accidents will increase in the future. Motorists have responsibilities to yield the right of way to bicyclists in a number of circumstances.
We urge you to wear a helmet and protective clothing. If you are injured by a motor vehicle while operating a bicycle, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your injuries.
To find out if you have a case, contact the experienced attorneys at Weiser & Associates, L.L.P. today by email or calling (212) 213-3111
Many bicycle crashes in New York City happen because a driver did not look out for cyclists. Common causes include:
If a car or truck hit you, New York’s no-fault insurance usually pays your medical bills and lost wages up to $50,000, no matter who caused the crash. You must apply within 30 days of the accident. To recover for pain and suffering, the law requires a serious injury, such as a broken bone. If you were partly at fault, you can still recover, but your award is reduced by your share of the fault.
Deadlines are strict. Most injury lawsuits must be filed within three years. A claim against the City of New York, for example over a dangerous pothole, starts with a Notice of Claim that must be filed within 90 days.
To find out if you have a case, call Weiser & Associates at (212) 213-3111 for a free consultation, or click here to see our verdicts and settlements.
