The physical and emotional toll of recovering from broken bones, head trauma, or other cycling-related harms is deeply difficult to endure. At Morelli Law, we understand the challenges you face after suffering a bicycle accident. A consultation with our Bronx personal injury lawyers can set your mind at ease about what you can do next.
What to Do After a Bike Accident
If you’ve been in a cycling accident, it’s important to take the following steps as quickly as possible:
- Call the police: The police report provides vital details that your lawyer can use. It’s also a legal requirement to call the police if you’ve been injured in any vehicle accident.
- Get medical attention: Even if you feel fine, it’s crucial to have a doctor examine you and document the full extent of your wounds. Internal damage or long-term issues may not show up right away.
- Collect evidence: Take photos of your injuries, any damaged equipment, and the crash scene if you can. Get contact information from all witnesses, as well as insurance and contact information from the driver.
- Schedule a consultation: Meet with a Bronx lawyer experienced in bicycle accident cases. They can advise you on preserving your legal rights and pursuing maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. With their help, you can focus on healing while they fight for you.
Taking these steps soon after an accident allows your lawyer to build the strongest possible case and win the most compensation possible for you. Don’t delay in getting the representation you need.
Establishing Fault and Pursuing Compensation
After an initial consultation, our bicycle accident lawyers will start working to prove fault for your accident. They will investigate factors like:
- Whether a driver failed to yield or follow traffic laws when turning or passing. Video footage can capture such violations.
- Whether the road conditions contributed to your accident. Your attorney may request city records to prove a lack of maintenance.
- Whether you might have contributed to your accident. You can collect if you were partially at fault, but your attorney will try to prove that you contributed as little as possible to your accident.
Once responsibility is established, we will focus on securing maximum compensation for you. This includes reimbursement for:
- Ongoing medical bills like surgery, hospitalization, therapy, or prescriptions.
- Lost wages from missed work during recovery and long-term disability from injuries.
- Pain and suffering endured.
- Other damages like replacement of damaged equipment out-of-pocket costs.
Let your lawyer handle stressful insurance negotiations for you. With sound evidence on your side, they can get full and fair settlements from responsible parties for all of your damages.
Getting Answers to Your Insurance Questions
If you were driving a car and got into an accident in New York, your PIP coverage would be the first place to get compensation. In a bicycle accident, it works differently. The responsible driver’s PIP coverage also covers bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
However, there are many scenarios where getting a straightforward answer on how insurance covers your bicycle accident isn’t easy. We can help you with getting answers to all of your insurance questions and how they relate to your bicycle accident.
Morelli Law has helped victims in many states and knows the intricacies of insurance laws and personal injury law. A free talk with our Bronx bicycle accident attorneys can help you understand your legal position and what to do next to get justice.
Working With Experienced Legal Counsel
When you’ve suffered injuries from a bicycle accident, it’s critical to have a lawyer by your side who truly understands these types of cases. A law firm with a proven record of success represents your best chance at compensation and leaving nothing on the table. That law firm is Morelli Law.
The insurance companies for municipalities, drivers, and other responsible parties won’t negotiate fairly without seasoned opposition. An experienced attorney is well-versed in insurance procedures and knows how to apply maximum pressure when needed.
That’s why we’ve been able to get billions of dollars for our clients over our years of service. The insurance companies know our firm and know our success record, which makes them more likely to settle early for a fair amount.
Contact Morelli Law
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries from a bicycle accident, seek legal guidance from Morelli Law. Dealing with insurance companies and recovery alone can become a stressful, overwhelming process. You need a Bronx bicycle accident lawyer dedicated to fighting for the maximum compensation you deserve.
For decades, the lawyers at Morelli Law have assisted countless clients with their bicycle accident injury cases. With a proven record of positive outcomes, we will evaluate your unique situation and help you understand the full extent of your legal rights and options.
Contact Morelli Law today to schedule an initial consultation. The team is available to answer questions you may have about your accident. You deserve justice – let Morelli Law be your voice.
