A bicycle ride can be a simple way to get around, exercise, or enjoy your community. But a bike ride can easily turn into a serious accident. Because cyclists have little protection, even a collision that seems minor can result in painful injuries. A Queens bicycle accident lawyer can investigate what happened.
At Levine And Wiss, we have more than 100 years of combined legal experience representing people who have been injured. Our Queens personal injury lawyers will listen and answer your questions. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Why Choose Our Queens Bicycle Accident Attorneys?
At our personal injury law firm, your case will be assigned to a dedicated attorney who will handle it from beginning to end. Our attorneys are available 24/7. If getting to an office is difficult after your accident, we can also arrange a virtual appointment or hospital visit.
Your attorney will also have the support of our in-house investigators and paralegals, who work under the direct supervision of a partner. Our bike injury lawyers in Queens will investigate the accident and work to understand the full impact your injuries have had on your life.
Compensation You May Recover After a Bicycle Accident in Queens
A bicycle accident can leave you dealing with much more than an emergency room bill. You may miss work, need months of rehabilitation, or find that your injuries affect activities you once enjoyed.
After a bike accident, you may recover damages such as:
- Medical treatment: This may include ambulance transportation, emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, doctor visits, prescriptions, physical therapy, and medical equipment.
- Future medical care: Serious injuries may require continued treatment, rehabilitation, additional procedures, or other care in the future.
- Lost income: If your injuries keep you from working, you may recover income you lost during your recovery.
- Reduced future earnings: Some injuries make it harder to return to the same job or earn the same income. Compensation may be available for that loss of earning ability.
- Bicycle and property damage: You may seek payment for damage to your bicycle, helmet, clothing, phone, and other belongings involved in the accident.
- Transportation expenses: Injuries may make it necessary to pay for rides, rental vehicles, or other transportation to medical appointments, as well as other necessary trips.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation may account for physical pain, discomfort, and the lasting effects of your injuries.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: An injury may prevent you from riding your bike, exercising, working on hobbies, or enjoying time with family and friends as you did before.
The value of a bicycle accident claim depends on the specific facts and extent of the injuries. Our bicycle accident lawyers in Queens will review your losses and work to make sure the insurance company does not overlook all the ways the accident has affected you.
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(888) 468-4878New York Has a Deadline for Bicycle Accident Lawsuits
New York generally gives injured people three years to file a personal injury lawsuit, per N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. This deadline applies to bicycle accident claims. If you wait too long to file, you may lose your ability to pursue compensation.
Different rules can apply when a government vehicle or public entity is involved. In those cases, a Notice of Claim may generally be required within 90 days, and other shortened deadlines may apply.
These deadlines can be complicated, particularly when exceptions (such as claims against government entities) are involved. It is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident. Acting early also gives your legal team a better opportunity to preserve evidence.
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How Levine And Wiss Will Investigate Your Bicycle Accident
Evidence can become harder to find as time passes. That is why we will begin investigating your bicycle accident as soon as we take on your case. You focus on getting better. We will focus on the legal work.
Our team can obtain the police report, medical records, photographs, witness information, and other evidence that can help explain how the crash happened. Our in-house investigators may visit the accident location, locate witnesses, look for available surveillance footage, and document conditions that could help support your claim.
We’ll also look beyond the accident itself. Your medical records can help show the nature of your injuries and the treatment you need. We may work with medical and economic experts when appropriate to understand your future needs.
You will have a dedicated Queens bicycle accident attorney guiding your case. We will not simply hand your claim off and leave you wondering what is happening. If the insurance company makes a low offer or refuses to take your injuries seriously, we are prepared to fight for you in court.
Talk to Our Queens Bicycle Accident Lawyers
A bicycle accident can disrupt your work, finances, health, and everyday life. You should not have to figure out how to deal with the insurance company while trying to recover from your injuries.
We will investigate your accident, explain your legal options, and work to hold the responsible party accountable. Our attorneys will stay involved from the beginning of your case through its resolution.
You can reach us by phone, visit one of our offices, or arrange a virtual or hospital appointment. Your initial consultation is free. When you need someone to stand up for you, Levine And Wiss is here to help.