Bicycle Accidents Attorneys in Queens
Recovering Compensation for Injured Bicyclists
According to the New York Department of Transportation, there are approximately 4,400 bicycle injuries in the city each year. When a bicycle accident was caused by another person, including motorists and other cyclists, you may be entitled to recover compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit. The Queens bicycle accidents lawyers at The Russell Friedman Law Practice, LLP are dedicated to providing quality representation for every client.
Give us a call today at (888) 339-1136 or contact us online to learn if you have a claim.
Filing a Claim for Your Bicycle Accident Injuries
As more people are using bicycles for health, environmental, and financial reasons, accidents become inevitable. Accidents between cyclists and automobile drivers can be the fault of the cyclist or the person in the car. When the driver of the vehicle is at fault, the cyclists may seek compensation for their injuries.
There are many causes of bicycle accidents. Our attorneys represent cyclists injured by:
- Inattentive driving
- Speeding
- Failure to yield at intersections
- A driver opening a car door without looking
- Sideswiping when passing too close
- Turning into the path of the bicycle
- Drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Following too closely
If your accident was caused by the driver of the vehicle, you can file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your damages. This includes compensation for your medical bills, rehabilitation, ongoing care, future medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Proving Liability in Accident Cases
In order to prevail in your claim, you must show that the accident was the fault of the driver or another person. Our bicycle accidents attorneys in Queens can evaluate your case to determine if your have a claim. We gather information and evidence to support your claim, including police reports, photographs of the accident scene, statements from eyewitnesses, and other documentation to help prove that your injuries were caused by the negligence of another driver.
We offer free consultations for accident victims. Call (888) 339-1136 today to request an appointment with an attorney in our office.
We've secured large verdicts & settlements on behalf of our clients.