We Help You With Cycling Accident Compensation Claims

Riding your bike is a common way to traverse the busy streets of New York City, likely due to the many benefits it provides cyclists. Cycling is a great form of exercise, a convenient way to avoid traffic, and environmentally friendly! Unfortunately, bike riding has a downside that makes cycling potentially dangerous. Unlike the structure of cars and buses, a bicycle leaves you exposed on all sides. This vulnerability can result in dangerous crashes. In 2023, there were 891 bicyclist injuries in Queens alone, with almost 5,000 injuries total in New York City! After a bicycle accident, you should be able to focus on rest and recovery, but often you are left overwhelmed and hurting. When filing cycling accident compensation claims, trust a skilled personal injury lawyer like those at Shaevitz & Shaevitz!

We believe you deserve compensation for your pain and suffering and that you shouldn’t have to represent yourself in your time of need. Our personal injury lawyers will represent you in court or settlement negotiations to secure justice on your behalf!

What Are the Most Common Cycling Accident Injuries?

After a cycling accident, seeking medical attention for your safety is important. Additionally, having a record of your injuries and their cause is important to build your case. Common cycling accident injuries include:

• Brain injuries: The first thing you learn when riding a bike, even before taking off training wheels, is to wear a helmet. While many people forgo safety equipment, a helmet may be the only thing protecting your head from the ground. While you can still suffer a traumatic brain injury with a helmet on, it may just save your life.
• Spine injuries: Unfortunately, spine injuries are a common and potentially severe consequence of a bicycle accident. Your back is a very delicate system, so any trauma to its structure can be paralyzing or even fatal. If you suffer a spine injury due to someone else’s driving negligence, you deserve compensation.
• Limb paralysis: In some cases, spinal cord injuries cause limb paralysis after an accident. Serious back injuries can result in either paraplegia (lower limb paralysis) or quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs). Regardless, any limb paralysis is grounds for compensation.
• Bone fractures: One of the most common injuries in cycling accidents is breaking a bone. It’s important to note protective gear can help prevent or minimize the impact of broken bones.

No matter what your injury, if you were in a cycling accident due to another party’s negligence, you deserve justice!

Common Barriers to Cycling Accident Compensation Claims

A common barrier to cycling accident compensation claims is the complexity of the legal system. To receive compensation, you must take several steps to prove negligence, gather evidence, and determine what your case is worth.

This can be difficult, as not only are you recovering from your injuries, but you also lack the many resources we have at Shaevitz & Shaevitz. Access to evidence such as police reports, accident reconstruction experts, and medical experts is important for building a strong case.

Another common barrier to filing a cycling accident compensation claim is insurance companies. After an accident leaves you injured, your insurance company will likely reach out. While this may seem normal and well-intentioned, do not speak with them!

Insurance agents are often trained in minimizing tactics, using your own words against you to lower your compensation. These carefully worded phone calls can allow them to diminish your injuries, dispute liability, and attempt to minimize your payout.

How a Personal Injury Attorney Helps With Cycling Accident Compensation Claims

As your personal injury lawyers, we can provide expert legal advice and guide you through the steps on your road to compensation. We take on the burden of collecting the evidence you need. Witness statements, police reports, and medical records are all important information we gather for you, building your case to defend you in court or settlement negotiations.

We also help you file a no-fault claim, as all citizens in New York State are entitled to no-fault benefits after an accident. In a cycling accident, the insurance of the vehicle that struck you is responsible for paying your no-fault benefits like medical bills and therapies!

However, it is important to note that no-fault claims do not cover pain and suffering. For pain and suffering that surpasses the serious injury threshold, you must file a separate personal injury case for compensation.

Additionally, we will handle the insurance companies on your behalf! Our trained staff knows the common tactics insurance agents employ and work to maximize your coverage. If the insurance company doesn’t settle, Shaevitz & Shaevitz are willing and prepared to represent you in court!

With over 65 years of experience representing the people of Queens, NY, and the surrounding areas, we are more than qualified to handle your case. The skilled personal injury lawyers of Shaevitz & Shaevitz have awarded over $500 million in verdicts and settlements to clients like you!

Visit Shaevitz & Shaevitz for quality representation that you can trust.

Trust Shaevitz & Shaevitz With Your Case!

When going through a cycling accident injury, you deserve fair compensation for your pain and suffering. However, the legal system is complex and difficult to navigate, so having a trusted personal injury lawyer on your side is important. Let those at Shaevitz & Shaevitz help you file your cycling accident compensation claim, ensuring you get the most out of your compensation.

Book a free consultation at Shaevitz & Shaevitz to begin your journey to justice!

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