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Potential Damages in a Bicycle Accident Case
Bicyclists lack the protection offered by passenger vehicles, so they can suffer severe injuries in accidents involving drivers. Some of these injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, can easily lead to complications that require ongoing medical care.
You deserve fair compensation for your accident-related expenses, and our bicycle accident attorneys in Brooklyn will fight to get it. A settlement or verdict can go a long way when it comes to accessing the medical care you need to make a full recovery.
Some examples of potential damages in a bicycle accident claim include:
- Current medical expenses, such as ambulatory care and surgeries
- Future medical care needs, such as physical therapy and medical devices
- Awards for your physical pain and emotional suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- Disability
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
Our personal injury attorneys can assess your losses and substantiate them with evidence like your doctor’s prognosis and your wage statements.
Our Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Fight for Justice for Your Family
Bicycle accident victims can suffer and succumb to life-threatening injuries. In 2022, the New York Department of Transportation’s (NYDOT) Bicycle Crash Data Report noted that six bicyclists suffered fatal injuries in Brooklyn, alone.
No amount of compensation can bring back a loved one, but our Brooklyn wrongful death lawyers can fight for the justice your family deserves. A settlement can also help your family properly honor the memory of your loved one and financially adjust in their absence.
We can seek awards for:
- Funeral and burial/cremation expenses
- Income your loved one contributed to the household
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering
- Their accident-related medical expenses
Proving Liability for a Bicycle Accident
Both bicyclists and motorists must follow traffic laws, especially those concerning intersections and bike lanes. Bicycle accident cases can get complicated when the involved parties deny liability. Our legal team can investigate your accident and gather evidence of a motorist’s negligence, such as:
- Driving in the bike lane
- Failing to check for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers when turning left
- Failing to stop at stop signs or red lights
- Engaging in distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driving aggressively
- Failing to check for oncoming traffic, including bikers, when opening car doors
In some incidents, a bicycle accident may not even involve a collision with a vehicle, but the motorist may still be at fault. For example, a bicyclist may serve away from a negligent driver and crash into a stationary object. In other cases, third-party drivers contribute to bicycle accidents.
Our Brooklyn bike accident lawyers can identify all liable parties and pursue compensation from each of them, proportionate to their share of fault. Call Morelli Law Firm today to get started on your case.
Filing a Lawsuit for a Bicycle Accident
Most personal injury cases start with an insurance claim, but some call for immediate legal action. It depends on the severity of your injuries, among other factors. Our bike accident attorneys will develop a personalized legal strategy for you.
If we do decide to file a lawsuit, you should be aware of your legal deadline. According to New York CVP §214(5), you generally have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Keep in mind that everything leading up to filing a suit, such as the investigation and negotiations with insurers, does not stall this deadline.
The sooner you start your case, the better we can protect your right to seek compensation in civil court. Not all lawsuits go to trial; many settle before that point. Regardless, our Brooklyn bicycle accident law firm is ready to represent you before a judge or jury.
Follow Through With Your Doctor’s Orders After a Bicycle Accident
You deserve to reach your maximum medical recovery after a bicycle accident. The only way to do that is by following through with your prescribed treatment plan. Make your doctor appointments and report any symptoms to your physician.
Seeking medical care will also help you recover compensation. Your medical records will play a pivotal role in establishing another party’s negligence and the extent of your damages.
If you forgo or delay treatment, your injuries could worsen. An insurer may also argue that you contributed to your injuries and work to deny or undervalue your claim. You do not want to be left footing the bill down the road if you need additional medical care.
Our Bicycle Accident Attorney Is Ready to Help You
You have enough on your plate when healing from accident injuries. Let Morelli Law Firm take the weight of the legal process off your shoulders. We can build your case and negotiate for the settlement you deserve.
We take personal injury cases on contingency, meaning we do not charge upfront fees. We simply take a portion of your potential awards at the end of your case.
Contact us today to get help from our legal team. We can begin working on your case immediately.
