Cycling is a popular activity among many New Yorkers. It improves cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, joint mobility, and posture, among others. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are a relatively common occurrence in the state.
Imagine cycling peacefully down the park, getting struck in an awful hit-and-run case, and having to go through the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC).
I can provide comprehensive professional legal services that address your bicycle accident-related case, with a personal touch.
Injuries Obtained from Bicycle Accidents
There’s a reason Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute insists that motorcyclists wear a helmet. The safety headgear reduces the risk of head, neck, and facial injuries, which are common consequences of a bicycle accident.
But despite how common the injuries may seem, they are also among the most serious. A head injury, for example, may result in severe conditions such as concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injury.
Other injuries you may obtain from a bicycle accident include the following:
- Spinal cord injury
- Broken limbs
- Broken shoulders or clavicles
- Broken hands or fingers
- Joint dislocation
- Nerve damage
The severity of these injuries varies depending on the accident, but they may range from a quick fix with a first aid kit to a long-term physical therapy in a medical facility.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
The streets, avenues, and boulevards of New York have ample space for cyclists to enjoy. As long as you stay in the designated lane, it is not your fault if the driver of a large vehicle lost control of the brakes, if a texting teenager got distracted and swerved in your direction, or if a drunk driver flew past your bicycle and knocked it over.
The New York statute of limitation enables you to file a lawsuit against the motorist who caused your personal injury. You may file it within three years of the date of the actual accident.
As a former prosecutor in New York, I can offer professional legal services that back up your case, from the moment you file the personal injury lawsuit up until you get the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Call today for a consultation.
