Bicycle Accidents Can Change Lives
Our Injury Lawyers Are Ready To Protect Your Rights
In Brooklyn and throughout the five boroughs, riding your bicycle can be fun, but it can also be hazardous. Even in areas with bike lanes, distracted drivers may fail to see you.
An accident with a car, bus or taxi cab can leave any cyclist with serious and catastrophic injuries. If you were involved in an accident while riding your bike, it can be difficult to know how you will cover the costs of your injuries. You may need extensive medical care and may be unable to return to work.
At Lozner & Mastropietro, we help clients and their families pursue full and fair compensation for their bicycle injuries. Since 1996, our Brooklyn bike accident lawyers have provided clients with knowledgeable advice and aggressive advocacy.
For a free consultation with one of our lawyers about your bicycle accident claim, contact us or call us at 917-920-9431.
Daily bicycle trips more than doubled from 2011 to 2021 in New York City. That does not include the rise in e-bike riding, which is tracked differently. Between bike share programs and people choosing to ride bicycles for their daily commute, the popularity of cycling is at an all time high. More riders has the unfortunate side effect of increasing the chances for more serious accidents. New York DMV records show that thousands of bicyclists are injured every year in NYC. Brooklyn generally has the most collisions of any other borough, totaling hundreds of crashes per year.
Many cyclists are not aware that they have to obey the same basic rules of the road as cars. Along with cars and pedestrians, bicyclists have to obey the rules of the road. Some of the rules posted by the NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) include that bicyclists must:
- Ride in the street, not on the sidewalk (unless rider is 12 or younger)
- Ride with traffic, not against it
- Stop at red lights and stop signs
- Use marked bike lanes or paths when available
- Use a white headlight and a red taillight
Common Bicycle Injuries In New York
An accident with a car, bus or taxicab can happen in a second, but it can have lasting implications. At our law firm, we help clients and their families with serious bike accident injuries, including:
- Spinal injuries, including paralysis and quadriplegia
- Brain injuries and head trauma
- Loss of limbs and amputation injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Serious fractures and broken bones
E-bike accidents see some of the most serious injuries. Some e-bikes are harder to control than others, and these have the potential to push riders into faster, more dangerous accidents. No matter your type of injury, we will work hard to get you and your family the compensation you need, including damages for your pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses.
Hit-And-Run Accidents
If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident, you still have options. Even when the driver is unknown, you may be able to pursue compensation under your own insurance policy or the policy of another member of your household. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage provides benefits if you are injured by a driver without insurance or an unknown driver.
Our lawyers will explain your options, and we will help you explore every avenue to secure the compensation you need after a bike accident.
Contact Our Brooklyn Bike Accident Lawyers
At Lozner & Mastropietro, in Brooklyn, our trial attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of bicycle accidents and their families recover full compensation for their losses. If you have been injured or a loved one killed as a result of a bike collision, or you simply need more information, please call 917-920-9431 or contact us online.
