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If you were hurt while riding your bike on Staten Island, a Staten Island bicycle accident lawyer at Davidoff Law can help you demand money for your medical bills, your lost pay, and your pain, and the call to get started costs you nothing at all. Injured cyclists have the right to seek full payment from the driver who hit them, and the sooner you act, the stronger your case will be.
Davidoff Law helps you hold the careless driver accountable, deal with the insurance company, and chase down every dollar you are owed after a Staten Island bike crash. Our team handles the paperwork, the phone calls, and the tough negotiations, so you can rest and heal. We work on contingency, which means you pay nothing unless we win, and your first consultation is always free.
Call our bicycle accident lawyer today at (929) 209-4282 for a free case review.
Why Choose Davidoff Law for Your Staten Island Bicycle Accident Case?
Choosing the right lawyer changes everything, and injured riders across New York trust Davidoff Law for good reason. Our founder, Ruben Davidoff, brings more than 30 years of legal experience, and our team has recovered millions of dollars for hurt clients, including a $10 million result for a family that lost a loved one.
We have the resources and the staff to take on serious injury cases, and we are trial-ready attorneys, not just settlement lawyers, so insurance companies know we mean business. Best of all, we work on contingency, which means you pay us nothing unless we win money for you.
How Can a Staten Island Bicycle Accident Lawyer Help?
Bicycle accident cases are rarely simple, because they often involve serious injuries, fights over who was really at fault, and insurance companies that try to shift the blame onto the cyclist. A Staten Island bicycle accident lawyer at Davidoff Law levels the field for you and takes the pressure off your shoulders.
Investigating the Bicycle Accident
We study the crash from every angle and figure out exactly how it happened, so no important detail gets missed and the real cause comes to light.
Identifying Every Liable Party
We look past the obvious driver to find every person or company that shares the blame, which can open up more sources of compensation for you.
Preserving Critical Evidence
We move fast to lock down camera footage, damaged bike parts, and records before they get erased, lost, or thrown away.
Negotiating With Insurance Companies
We handle every call and every offer, and we push back hard when an adjuster tries to blame you or lowball what your claim is truly worth.
Taking Your Case to Trial if Necessary
If the insurance company will not pay a fair amount, our trial attorneys are ready to bring your case in front of a jury and fight for you.
What Causes Bicycle Accidents in Staten Island?
Most bike crashes on Staten Island happen because a driver was careless, not because the rider did anything wrong. Knowing the common causes helps us prove fault and build a strong claim, and here are the ones we see most often.
Drivers Failing to Yield
Many crashes happen when a driver ignores a cyclist's right of way at an intersection, a driveway, or a crosswalk.
Distracted and Reckless Driving
Texting, speeding, and running red lights leave drivers no time to react to a rider who is sharing the road with them.
Failure to Check Blind Spots
Drivers who merge or change lanes without checking for cyclists can easily sideswipe a rider or force them off the road.
Dooring Accidents
A parked driver who swings a door open into the bike lane without looking can throw a passing cyclist straight into traffic.
Unsafe Lane Changes and Right Turns
Drivers who cut across a bike lane or turn without checking often strike a rider who is going straight ahead.
Dangerous Road Conditions
Potholes, broken pavement, and missing bike lane markings can force a cyclist to fall or swerve into the path of a car.
What Types of Injuries Are Common in Bicycle Accidents?
Because a bicycle gives you almost no protection, riders often suffer severe injuries even in a low-speed crash, and these injuries can lead to long recoveries and high medical bills.
Here are the injuries we help clients recover from most often:
Traumatic Brain Injuries
A blow to the head can cause a concussion or lasting brain damage, even when the rider was wearing a helmet at the time.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Damage to the spine can lead to long-term nerve problems, partial paralysis, or a complete loss of movement.
Broken Bones
Riders often break arms, wrists, hips, and legs when they hit the pavement or a vehicle during a crash.
Road Rash and Soft Tissue Injuries
Sliding across the ground can cause deep scrapes, torn muscles, and painful wounds that still need real medical care.
Internal Injuries
A hard impact can hurt organs and cause internal bleeding, which is dangerous and not always easy to see right away.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Bicycle Accident?
When another party caused your injuries, you may be able to recover money for many different losses, such as:
- Medical Expenses: Payment for your emergency care, hospital stay, surgery, and all other treatment.
- Lost Wages and Loss of Future Earning Capacity: Money for the pay you missed and the future income your injuries take away.
- Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and the emotional stress that the crash caused you.
- Property Damage: The cost to repair or replace your bike and any other gear that was damaged.
- Future Medical Care and Rehabilitation: Money for the ongoing therapy, treatment, and care you will still need down the road.
What Should You Do After a Bicycle Accident?
What you do right after a crash can protect both your health and your claim, so try to follow these steps:
- Seek Immediate Medical Attention: See a doctor right away, because it protects your health and ties your injuries to the crash.
- Call the Police: A police report creates an official record that can help prove what really happened.
- Gather Evidence at the Scene: Take photos of your bike, your injuries, the vehicle, and the road if you are able to.
- Preserve Your Bicycle and Safety Gear: Do not repair or throw away your bicycle, helmet, or damaged equipment until they have been photographed and inspected.
- Avoid Speaking With Insurance Adjusters: Do not give a statement, because their goal is to pay you as little as they can.
- Contact a Bicycle Accident Lawyer: Call Davidoff Law before you sign anything, so we can protect your rights from the start.
How Do New York Laws Affect Bicycle Accident Claims?
A few key New York laws shape how much you can recover and how long you have to act, and our team knows how to use each one in your favor.
Comparative Negligence
Under New York's pure comparative negligence rule (CPLR § 1411), you can still recover money even if you were partly at fault, though your award drops by your share of the blame.
Motorists' Duty to Exercise Due Care
New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1146 requires every driver to use due care to avoid hitting cyclists, and breaking that duty can help us prove the driver was at fault.
Filing Deadlines for Bicycle Accident Claims
Under CPLR § 214, you usually have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit, and missing that deadline can end your case for good.
What Evidence Can Strengthen a Bicycle Accident Claim?
Strong evidence is what turns your story into a winning claim, and the best proof is often gathered soon after the crash. Our team knows what to look for and how to use it, and the following evidence can make your case much stronger.
Police Accident Reports
An officer's report records the facts, the drivers involved, and sometimes an early opinion on who was at fault.
Surveillance and Traffic Camera Footage
Video from nearby cameras can show exactly how the crash happened, which is hard for anyone to argue with.
Bicycle Damage and Physical Evidence
Your damaged bike and gear can reveal the force and the angle of the impact that hurt you.
Medical Records
Your records connect your injuries directly to the crash and show just how serious they really are.
Witness Statements and Expert Testimony
Neutral witnesses and hired experts can back up your version of events and explain to a jury how the crash happened.
Can Families File a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Bicycle Accident?
When a bike crash takes a life, New York's Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL § 5-4.1) lets certain family members file a wrongful death claim to seek both justice and support.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The personal representative of the person's estate files the claim, usually on behalf of close family members like a spouse, children, or parents.
Damages Available to Surviving Family Members
Families may recover money for funeral and burial costs, lost financial support, and the loss of a loved one's care, comfort, and guidance.
Contact Our Staten Island Bicycle Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If you were hurt while biking, the team at Davidoff Law is ready to fight for you as your Staten Island bicycle accident lawyer. We will handle the insurance companies, gather the proof, and push for every dollar you deserve, all while treating you like family and charging nothing unless we win. Do not wait to protect your rights after a crash.
Call Davidoff Law today at (929) 209-4282 for your free consultation.
Ruben Davidoff, founder of Davidoff Law, established his practice in 2012 after moving to Queens in 1988 and beginning his legal career in 1997. Admitted in NY State and the US District Court for the Eastern District of NY, he has extensive experience in personal injury, handling various cases like airline crashes, auto accidents, and slip/trip and fall cases. Mr. Davidoff provides personalized attention, recovering millions for clients through settlements or verdicts, leveraging decades of experience.
