Bicycles are a popular form of transportation on the busy streets of New York. But their popularity may also bring accidents that leave the riders in pain, agony and bearing extensive medical bills.
If you or a loved one was injured due to the negligent actions of another party while riding your bicycle on the roads of New York, you may be entitled to compensation. Our Staten Island bicycle accident lawyers are dedicated to getting you the full compensation that you deserve.
Five of the most common causes of bicycle injuries include:
- Distracted drivers. Approximately half of all bicycle accidents involve other motor vehicles on the road. And the majority of these accidents occur due to the negligence of the motorist who may have been distracted by texting, reading, eating, changing the radio station, etc.
- Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may cause catastrophic accidents, both with other motor vehicle drivers and bicycle riders.
- Drivers not seeing bicyclist on the road. Due to the smaller size of bicycles, they may be easily overlooked by other drivers on the road. As such, it is very important for all bicyclists to wear visible clothing and have reflective gear on their bikes, shoes and clothing.
- Defective bike parts. A defective or malfunctioning bike part may result in an accident. Bicycles are less stable than a four-wheel vehicle and the slightest malfunction of a part may cause a devastating accident.
- Debris on the road. Another common factor leading to bicycle accidents is road debris.
Regardless of what caused your bicycle accident, our Staten Island bicycle accident lawyers will help you get the full compensation that you may be entitled to.
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If you or a loved one was injured due to the negligent or reckless act of another party while riding your bicycle, the experienced Staten Island bicycle accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Please contact us toll free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800 WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help with bicycle accident cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida.
If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case. Other toll free phone numbers for us include: 1-800-RADIO-LAW, 1-888-WYPADEK, or 1-800-LAS-LEYES. Please visit us at www.Work4YouLaw.com.