Bicycle Accidents

Throughout the New York City, and surrounding areas of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Long Island, bicycles are a popular form of transportation. Many people prefer to get around in a method that is more pleasant than fighting traffic in an automobile or taxi.  However, as trusted bicycle accident lawyer, we realize the dangers people face when they choose to ride bicycles to run errands or get to and from work.  A serious brain injury is just one example of the devastating injuries an individual may suffer as the result of a bicycle accident involving a car, bus, or other vehicle.

Over an eight year time period between 1996 and 2003 approximately 3,460 bicyclists sustained injuries caused by accidents with other vehicles according to the New York City Department of Transportation.  Whether you have suffered a brain injury or other serious injury caused by the negligence of another motorist, it is important that you seek out skilled legal guidance.  At the Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan P.C. our Brooklyn bicycle accident lawyers provide unsurpassed legal representation for bicycle accident injuries and bicycle accident claims.

Some of the most common injuries individuals sustained in a bicycle accident involving other motorists include:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Back injuries
• Broken bones, cuts, and abrasions
• Head Trauma
• Permanent scarring
• Paraplegia or quadriplegia
• Disfigurement
• Wrongful death

Across the U.S. it is estimated that more than 50,000 individuals are injured in bicycle accidents each year.  Unfortunately, these types of accidents can occur in a split second, when you never expect it.  Motorists may be incompetent, driving while distracted, or simply driving in an unsafe manner for road conditions.  A motorist may make a turn in front of someone riding a bicycle, or pull out of a parking lot/driveway without paying close attention.  In some cases, the driver of a vehicle may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Failure to yield or stop at a stoplight or stop sign may result in a bicycle crash.

Consult with a bicycle accident lawyer right away

Regardless of whether you or a loved one suffered a brain injury or other serious or perhaps even life-threatening injury, it is critical that you discuss your case with an experienced and capable personal injury lawyer.

Motorists are often negligent; when someone who rides a bicycle suffers a brain injury or other serious injury due to another persons negligence, the injured bicyclist deserves full compensation for damages and costs related to those injuries.  The bicycle accident compensation may include medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, or even wrongful death damages for family members who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of someone else.

For exceptional legal guidance and support and to protect your legal rights, contact our bicycle accident lawyers today.  At the Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan P.C., we will provide a free case review right away.