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Were you hurt in a bicycle accident in Queens, NY? You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries.
The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers has more than 25 years of experience representing injured cyclists and their families.
Contact our law office for a free consultation at (212) 564 2800 and talk with a Queens bicycle accident lawyer. We will fight for the full compensation you need to move forward with your life.
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After a bicycle accident, you may be unsure where to turn for compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. You’re the victim; the last thing you should be worried about is an insurance company minimizing your injuries and fighting your claim. An experienced Queens personal injury lawyer can help you level the playing field.
The Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers will put decades of legal experience to work for you. Founding attorney Jay S. Knispel is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and member of the invitation-only Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has secured some of New York’s largest settlements and verdicts for injured clients just like you.
Choose our law office in Queens, New York, to represent you, and we will:
Contact our law firm today for a free case review with a Queens bicycle accident lawyer. We will help you explore your legal options and how we can help.
In 2018, there were 4,688 bicycle accidents in New York City, killing ten cyclists and injuring many more. Over 830 of these accidents were in Queens.
According to an analysis by Localize.city, the most dangerous areas for cyclists in Queens are:
New York City has more than 1,400 miles of bike lanes and tens of thousands of bike commuters. Still, it’s the most dangerous city in the United States for cyclists.
All bicycle accident cases are unique and based on highly personal factors. Therefore, there is no easy way to estimate the value of your case without an investigation.
Some important factors that impact your case’s value:
Contact the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation with a Queens bicycle accident attorney to discuss your case’s worth. We will help you understand what to expect going forward.
There are two broad types of damages you can recover in a personal injury lawsuit:
The following are the most common damages available in a bicycle accident case:
You may be entitled to a third type of damages called punitive damages. These damages are awarded in very rare cases involving gross negligence or wanton disregard for human life. A jury may award punitive damages to punish the defendant.
It is not always a negligent driver who is at fault for a bicycle crash. Bicyclists can cause or contribute to an accident if they fail to obey traffic rules. For instance, riding a bike on the sidewalk is illegal in New York City. Cyclists are also required to obey stop signs and traffic signals.
In fact, several studies have found that cyclists are just as likely (and sometimes more likely) than motorists to be at fault in a crash.
If you are being blamed for your accident, you are still entitled to recover compensation under New York’s pure comparative negligence rule. However, your recovery will be reduced according to any share of fault that is assigned to you.
Insurance companies use this to their advantage to shift blame and reduce their own liability. It’s crucial to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer if you are being blamed for the crash.
Bicyclists are at a high risk of suffering a serious injury in an accident with a motor vehicle. In a crash at just 20 mph, cyclists face an 18% risk of serious injury or death. This risk increases to 77% at 40 mph.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers, we will fight for the fair compensation you deserve for injuries such as:
Contact our law office today to schedule a free case review with a Queens bicycle accident attorney ready to help you.
As with other traffic accidents, bicycle accidents are almost always caused by human error.
Some of the most common causes of bicycle crashes are:
The following are some of the most common scenarios in which bicycle accidents happen.
In some cases, the design of the intersection or road can contribute to a crash. One study found that protected bike lanes in New York City reduced the risk of injury for road users, including cyclists and drivers, by 40-50%.
A successful personal injury case requires proving:
Experienced Queens personal injury attorneys will gather evidence that proves each element of negligence. This may include accident reports, police citations, witness statements, cell phone records, photos of the scene, and more.
In some cases, we work with specialists like accident reconstruction experts. This expert testimony can be invaluable in establishing causation.
You have just three years to file a personal injury lawsuit after a bike accident in New York. Missing this deadline will result in your lawsuit being dismissed without consideration.
Do not delay in pursuing your claim; the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to build a strong evidence-based case for the full compensation you deserve.
Have you been injured in a bike accident in Queens? Call the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers today to schedule your free consultation with a Queens bicycle accident lawyer. We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay no out-of-pocket attorney’s fees for the legal representation you deserve.
New York City Office
450 7th Ave Suite 1605
New York, NY 10123
(212) 564 2800
Brooklyn Office
26 Court St., Suite 2511
Brooklyn, NY 11242
(718) 802-1600
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