filing deadline.
NY personal-injury claims must be filed within 3 years . City-defect claims (potholes, missing bike-lane markings) require a special notice rules and pre-suit prior-written-notice check.
NYC Bicycle Accident Lawyer · Riders' Rights
Doored, sideswiped, or run off the road?
Bike-lane crashes, dooring, delivery-vehicle collisions, defective pavement. Cyclists are covered by no-fault when struck by a motor vehicle. We pursue both the no-fault claim and the at-fault driver.
Madison Law Firm PLLC · 579 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
How we handle your case
1
Investigate
Bike-lane signage, traffic-cam footage, dooring witnesses, vehicle damage photos. For e-bikes, battery/motor specs matter for the no-fault eligibility analysis.
2
Negotiate
No-fault claim opens medical and lost-wage payments quickly. We then pursue the at-fault driver for the rest.
3
Litigate
Cyclist cases hit anti-rider bias too. Voir dire and demonstrative evidence carry the day at trial.
What you can recover
Medical bills
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Bike replacement / gear
Orthopedic injuries
Head injuries / TBI
Every case is different. The recoverable damages depend on your injuries, the insurance available, and the facts of your case.
What you need to know
Dooring is the driver's fault.
NY law on opening car doors into traffic makes it illegal to open a vehicle door into traffic. Dooring is a clear-liability case and a frequent NYC injury pattern.
E-bikes: Class 1, 2, 3 matter.
NY e-bike and scooter classification law defines three classes of e-bike. Class 3 (28 mph) has different rules. Insurance coverage and liability analysis depends on class. We figure that out.
Hurt? Talk to us today.
We answer 24/7. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.