Brooklyn Bicycle Accident Attorney
Bicycle accidents are more dangerous—and more common—than you might expect. Bustling metropolitan areas like Brooklyn are filled with small obstacles and road hazards that present small but serious dangers to even the most cautious of cyclists.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a bicycle accident, and have faced serious injuries as a result, you need to contact a Brooklyn bicycle accident attorney for counsel regarding your legal rights and whether you might be entitled to damages and compensation from the other party.
Bicycle Riding is Dangerous
There are certain risk factors inherent in riding a bike in Brooklyn. The roadways are dominated by automobiles, and while there might be dedicated bicycle lanes, there usually isn’t any protective barrier between them and the motor vehicle lanes, leaving cyclists open to unexpected swerves or turns from cars. On Brooklyn car roads, it might be difficult for drivers to see cyclists and notice where they are on the road, especially if the street has a great deal of pedestrian traffic that obscures the view.
Bike riding can be a healthy and enjoyable activity, but it is important for riders to take appropriate safety precautions and be prepared for the unexpected. Even the most careful cyclists often get involved in an accident through no fault of their own; just one accident will leave a cyclist suffering for months or even years of difficult healing and recuperation. Injuries can be severe and affect almost any part of the body, including the head, the spinal cord, and broken bones. Fractured skulls are common if the cyclist was not wearing a helmet.
To have the best chances of getting compensation for the damages done to you, you should consult with an experienced Brooklyn accident attorney.
We Can Help
If you have suffered a bicycle accident as a result of another person’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical expenses and damaged property, as well as additional compensation. You should not be left alone to pay for the cost of your injuries that were not your fault. The guidance of an experienced Brooklyn bicycle accident attorney can help.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a Brooklyn 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. Please contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800 WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help with personal injury 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.
