Understanding Bicycle Accident Investigations

 In the aftermath of a bicycle accident, it is important to thoroughly look into how the incident occurred and how the bicyclist was injured. Often, accident reconstruction experts are necessary to determine what caused the crash. In some cases, there may have been a defect in the bicycle or its components. Sometimes, the road or path may have been dangerous or defective. Many accident cases in New York City, involve a collision between the bicycle and another vehicle. Regardless of the circumstances, getting the opinion of an accident reconstruction expert in a bicycle accident can help bolster your injury claim.

The Process of Reconstructing the Crash
Developing an understanding of what happened in a crash is critical when it comes to arriving at a determination regarding how or why it occurred. A majority of crash reconstruction experts will have a background in physics and/or engineering because they need to understand how forces act on objects including humans and vehicles. After a bicycle accident, it is crucial to preserve the bike for a thorough inspection. Do not get your bike repaired. Do not get rid of it. Without the bicycle, an expert may lose valuable details and information that can help strengthen your case.
Here are some of the aspects an expert will analyze:
• They will look for potential issues in design, manufacture or assembly.
• They can look for evidence, which shows that the bicycle was assembled by someone who lacked the qualifications or failed to properly check his or her work. An example of poor assembly includes failure to tighten components such as pedals, wheels and handlebars. These failures can cause serious bicycle accidents and result in major injuries.
• Experts can also determine the actions taken by a bicyclist just before the crash including whether they were forced to take evasive action.
• Professionals who have expertise in roadway engineering and street planning can determine whether the design or lack of maintenance of a street or bike path caused or contributed to a bicycle accident.
Compensation for Injured Victims
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a man on a bicycle who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car.
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