BICYCLE AND E-BIKE ACCIDENT REPRESENTATION ACROSS NEW YORK
New York Bicycle Accident Lawyer
HELP AFTER A SERIOUS BICYCLE OR E-BIKE INJURY
Hurt In A New York Bicycle Accident?
THE FULL EFFECT OF A SERIOUS INJURY
What Compensation May Be Available?
The compensation available depends on how the accident occurred, the parties involved, the available insurance coverage, the injuries sustained, and the effect of those injuries on the cyclist’s life.
Medical Treatment And No-Fault Benefits
When a cyclist is struck by a motor vehicle, no-fault insurance may provide payment for necessary medical treatment, a portion of lost earnings, and certain other accident-related expenses. The proper insurance carrier depends on the vehicles, policies, and household coverage involved.
Past and Future Lost Earnings
Pain, Suffering and Loss of Enjoyment of Life
A personal injury claim may seek compensation for physical pain, emotional suffering, disability, scarring, limitations, loss of independence, and the inability to participate in activities the injured cyclist previously enjoyed.
Why Early Investigation Matters After A Bicycle Accident
The scene of a bicycle accident can change within hours. Vehicles and bicycles may be repaired, roadway defects may be patched, construction barriers may be moved, surveillance footage may be erased, and witnesses may become difficult to locate. Important evidence can disappear before an injured cyclist understands that it may be needed.
A prompt investigation may include photographs and measurements of the scene, traffic-camera footage, business surveillance, residential doorbell video, witness information, police and ambulance records, 911 recordings, body-camera footage, vehicle damage, bicycle and helmet damage, roadway conditions, electronic vehicle data, phone records, and commercial or delivery-company records.
Vincent C. Loiodice, Esq. works directly with injured cyclists to determine what evidence should be preserved, which insurance policies should be investigated, and which people, businesses, public entities, or other parties may be legally responsible.
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A Bicycle Accident May Involve More Than One Claim
When a cyclist is struck by a motor vehicle, no-fault benefits may be available for necessary medical treatment, part of the cyclist’s lost earnings, and certain other accident-related expenses. No-fault benefits may apply before responsibility for the collision has been decided, but the proper insurer depends on the facts and available coverage.
No-fault is not the same as a personal injury claim. A separate claim may exist against a negligent driver, vehicle owner, employer, commercial vehicle company, property owner, contractor, municipality, public authority, bicycle company, or another party whose conduct contributed to the accident.
Additional protection may also be available through uninsured or supplementary underinsured motorist coverage, an automobile policy issued to the cyclist or a household family member, or MVAIC in a qualifying uninsured or hit-and-run case. A detailed coverage investigation can be just as important as proving how the collision occurred.
Vincent C. Loiodice, Esq.
New York Personal Injury Lawyer
PERSONAL BICYCLE ACCIDENT REPRESENTATION
Why Direct Representation Matters After A Bicycle Injury
New York Bicycle Accident Knowledge
Bicycle cases can involve New York traffic laws, no-fault insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, commercial vehicle policies, municipal claims, roadway defects, serious-injury requirements, and disputes over how the collision occurred. Understanding how these issues fit together is essential to identifying every available claim.
Prepared From the Beginning
You are not passed from one unfamiliar person to another. You work directly with Vincent C. Loiodice, Esq., who reviews the accident, explains the legal process, answers your questions, and guides the case from the initial consultation through settlement or litigation.
Strong Bicycle Claims Begin With The Right Evidence
A bicycle accident claim can turn on details such as the vehicle’s position, the driver’s speed and line of sight, traffic and bike-lane markings, the condition of the roadway, the location of nearby cameras, damage to the bicycle and vehicle, witness accounts, electronic records, and what happened immediately after the collision. A prompt investigation can help establish why the accident occurred and who may be legally responsible.
Preserve The Accident Evidence
Photographs, videos, witness information, police records, 911 recordings, surveillance footage, traffic-camera footage, body-camera video, the bicycle, helmet, clothing, vehicle damage, roadway defects, skid marks, debris, and other physical evidence should be identified and preserved before it disappears or changes.
Identify Every Responsible Party And Insurance Policy
A bicycle accident may involve a driver, vehicle owner, employer, delivery company, taxi or rideshare business, commercial carrier, contractor, property owner, municipality, public authority, bicycle company, shared-bike operator, and multiple insurance policies.
Document the Full Impact
Medical treatment, lost earnings, work restrictions, surgical recommendations, future care, scarring, disability, reduced earning capacity, household limitations, and the effect of the injuries on the cyclist’s daily life must be carefully documented.
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COMMON NEW YORK BICYCLE AND E-BIKE ACCIDENTS
Types Of Bicycle Accident Cases
Cyclists may be injured by opening car doors, turning vehicles, distracted drivers, taxis, buses, trucks, delivery vehicles, unsafe bike lanes, roadway defects, construction zones, defective equipment, and hit-and-run drivers. Each case requires a close review of the traffic movement, available video, roadway design, insurance coverage, and the New York laws that may apply.
Steps That Can Help Protect Your Case
- Report the accident to the police and make sure the report accurately describes what occurred.
- Obtain medical care promptly and tell each provider that the injuries resulted from a bicycle accident.
- Photograph the vehicles, bicycle, helmet, accident scene, road markings, traffic controls, visible injuries, and surrounding conditions.
- Obtain witness names and identify nearby businesses, residences, vehicles, or buildings that may have cameras.
- Preserve the bicycle, helmet, clothing, electronic devices, and damaged equipment without repairing, discarding, or altering them.
- Avoid signing releases or giving detailed recorded statements before understanding your rights and available coverage.
Who May Be Responsible For A Bicycle Accident?
Drivers And Vehicle Owners
Employers And Commercial Vehicle Companies
Municipalities, Public Authorities And Roadwork Contractors
Bicycle, E-Bike And Component Companies
New York Bicycle Accident FAQs
What Should I Do After a Bicycle Accident in New York?
Obtain necessary medical treatment, call the police, and make sure the accident is accurately documented. Photograph the vehicles, bicycle, helmet, roadway, traffic signals, lane markings, visible injuries, and surrounding businesses or buildings. Obtain witness information and identify nearby cameras. Preserve the bicycle, helmet, clothing, and damaged equipment without repairing or discarding them.
What If The Driver Says I Was Partly Responsible?
Do not assume that an allegation of fault ends the case. Current New York law contains special comparative-fault rules for personal injury actions arising from motor-vehicle accidents. Depending on how fault is allocated, the cyclist’s compensation may be reduced, and recovery may be barred when the cyclist’s share of fault is greater than the combined fault of the parties from whom recovery is sought. Video, witnesses, vehicle positions, lane markings, sight lines, and traffic-control evidence may all be important.
Can A Cyclist Receive New York No-Fault Benefits?
When a cyclist is injured through the use or operation of a motor vehicle, no-fault benefits may be available for necessary medical expenses, a portion of lost earnings, and certain other economic losses. The correct insurer may depend on the vehicle involved, the cyclist’s own automobile coverage, household coverage, and whether the vehicle was uninsured or unidentified. Written no-fault notice is generally required within 30 days unless a legally sufficient justification for delay exists.
How Long Do I Have To File A Bicycle Accident Claim?
A New York personal injury lawsuit is often subject to a three-year limitations period, but that is not the only deadline. No-fault notice is generally required within 30 days. A claim involving a municipality or other public entity may require a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Hit-and-run and uninsured vehicle claims may have separate police-reporting and notice requirements. Exceptions and shorter deadlines can apply, so the case should be reviewed immediately.
E-Bike, Delivery Rider And Shared-Bicycle Accidents
E-bike riders, restaurant delivery workers, app-based couriers, Citi Bike riders, and other cyclists may be injured by turning vehicles, opening car doors, unsafe streets, defective equipment, or dangerous work conditions.
When a rider was making a delivery or performing other job duties at the time of the accident, a workers’ compensation claim may also be available, depending on the rider’s employment relationship and the facts of the work arrangement. Workers’ compensation may provide authorized medical treatment and partial wage-replacement benefits for a covered employee, regardless of who caused the collision. New York’s Workers’ Compensation Board explains that employee status and coverage can depend on the particular facts of the case.
The delivery rider may also have a separate personal injury claim against a negligent driver, vehicle owner, commercial company, property owner, contractor, or another outside party. These cases may require a coordinated review of the bicycle collision, employment records, delivery-app data, insurance coverage, medical evidence, and lost earnings.
HELP AFTER A NEW YORK BICYCLE ACCIDENT
How We Help Injured Cyclists
A serious bicycle injury can affect your health, income, career, independence, family, and future. Vincent’s office investigates the accident, identifies potential defendants and insurance coverage, protects important deadlines, coordinates no-fault and personal injury issues, and develops the evidence needed to present the full extent of the loss.
What We Handle for You
- Investigate the accident scene, vehicles, bicycle, helmet, traffic movement, roadway, bike lane, and surrounding conditions.
- Preserve surveillance video, camera footage, electronic records, photographs, witness information, and physical evidence.
- Identify drivers, vehicle owners, employers, commercial operators, contractors, municipalities, public authorities, manufacturers, and other potentially responsible parties.
- Review liability, no-fault, uninsured motorist, supplementary underinsured motorist, workers’ compensation, and other available insurance coverage.
- Obtain crash reports, medical records, wage documentation, employment information, maintenance records, app data, and other relevant evidence.
- Document the cyclist’s medical treatment, lost earnings, disability, scarring, future care, and effect on everyday life.
- Prepare the case for settlement negotiations and litigation from the beginning.
Essential New York Bicycle Law Section
Laws That May Protect Injured Cyclists
Cyclists Have Roadway Rights. Vehicle And Traffic Law §§1231 And 1234
Drivers Must Exercise Due Care. Vehicle And Traffic Law §1146
Opening Vehicle Doors. Vehicle And Traffic Law §1214
No-Fault And Serious Injury Rules
Bicycle Accident Representation In New York City And Long Island
The Law Office of Vincent C. Loiodice represents injured cyclists throughout New York, including people injured in bicycle and e-bike accidents in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island, and surrounding communities.
With offices in Staten Island and Elmont, the firm offers in-person, telephone, and video consultations. When a serious injury makes travel difficult, other meeting arrangements may be available.