According to NYPD traffic data, New York City recorded 332 cyclists injured in a bicycle accident over the course of just one month. While this may seem like a small number compared to NYC’s vast population, the data still suggests there are thousands of bicycle accidents each year. After a bike crash, you may be entitled to compensation, but exactly how much depends on the extent of your injuries. Bicycle accident damages can take many forms, ranging in severity. But the more severe your injuries, the more your case may be worth.
To know what your bicycle accident is worth, book a free consultation with trusted bike crash attorneys in NYC! At Shaevitz & Shaevitz in Queens, NY, we use over 65 years of experience to build your case, represent your interests, and secure your compensation.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Bicycle accidents are dangerous, especially when they involve an automobile. Even with a helmet and knee pads, a cyclist is far less protected in an accident than a driver.
Common bicycle accident injuries include:
Broken bones: After a cycling accident, it’s not uncommon for cyclists to fall off their bikes. Depending on how you land, you may break an arm or a leg.- Traumatic brain injuries: Helmets are incredibly important for keeping your head safe in a bike crash. But even with a helmet on, the force of a bicycle accident can cause a traumatic brain injury. TBIs range in severity, with some cases causing permanent and lifelong damage.
- Spinal cord injuries: Your spine is an intricate system of bones, nerves, and discs. With even one bone or disc out of place, you may experience a serious spinal cord injury that affects your mobility. Additionally, in some cases, spinal cord injuries may even cause temporary or permanent paralysis.
Depending on the extent of your injuries, you may be eligible for significant compensation after a bike crash. During your free case review with Shaevitz & Shaevitz, we’ll help you understand the extent of your damages and what they may be worth.
Bicycle Accident Damages You May Recover
After a bicycle accident, you may be eligible to recover several types of damages. In a personal injury case, your damages will generally fall into two categories.
Economic damages include any medical bills, ambulance bills, and lost wages. These damages are intended to reimburse you for the money you have spent/lost after the accident.
Non-economic damages cover things like emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life.
As your attorneys, we will help you determine the value of your damages and fight for fair compensation.
When Are Bicycle Accident Damages Worth Further Compensation?
In New York State, a cyclist struck by an insured motor vehicle may be eligible for no-fault benefits.
These benefits are paid for by the insurance of the car that hit you, covering up to $50,000 in economic damages. However, depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be entitled to further compensation.
To collect for non-economic damages, your injuries need to surpass the serious injury threshold. This threshold includes:
- Dismemberment
- Significant disfigurement
- Permanent loss of use of an organ, limb, function, or system
- Significant limitation of the use of a bodily function or system
- A medically diagnosed injury that prevents you from doing “usual” activities for 90 days or more in the 180 days immediately after the accident
- Loss of a fetus
- Death
If you or a loved one experiences any of the above serious injuries, you may be entitled to further compensation.
We will collect evidence, build your case, and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. If they refuse to settle for what your injuries are worth, we are ready and willing to take the case to court!
Contact Shaevitz & Shaevitz for Fair Compensation
Bicycle crashes happen fairly frequently in New York City, so it’s important to understand your rights to compensation. With a bicycle accident attorney on your side, you can assess your damages, determine what they’re worth, and receive fair compensation for them.
Book a free consultation with us to learn the value of your bicycle accident damages and get justice for your injuries.
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