With less protection on a bicycle than a car, most New York City bicycle accident injuries are severe and life-threatening when other drivers are involved. The faster a car is traveling before hitting a bicyclist, the greater the chances are of catastrophic injuries. This can leave bicyclists and their families with expensive medical bills and lost wages. However, you might be able to earn this money back by talking to a New York Bicycle Accident Attorney about compensation. Sullivan Brill has successfully litigated bicycle accident cases on behalf of it's clients. Attorney Joseph Sullivan recently obtained a $425,000 verdict from a Westchester County jury for a client that was hit by a car while crossing Route 129 in Croton-on-the-Hudson.

Types of New York Bicycle Injuries

When a bicyclist is hit by an oncoming car, they are often thrown off their bike onto the hard pavement or vehicle that hit them. This violent impact with no protection from the outside world, even with a bicycle helmet, can lead

to multiple bone fractures, soft tissue injuries like sprains or strains, and head trauma. Helmets can only do so much to prevent brain damage when a car is traveling at high speeds leading up to the impact.

Some of the most common New York bicycle injuries include damage to the head, eyes, chest, stomach, genitourinary, and musculoskeletal areas. Head trauma includes skull fractures, intracranial hemorrhages, and traumatic brain injuries. These are the types of injuries that come with the risk of permanent damages.

Face and eye injuries involve severe bruising, teeth fractures, and foreign bodies in the cornea. Chest and stomach injuries tend to include broken ribs, internal organ ruptures, and hernias. Genitourinary injuries can affect the rectum and bladder in negative ways that might require surgery.

Musculoskeletal injuries affect the bones and muscles. Sprains and strains are not uncommon along with New York spinal cord injuries that can lead to lifelong disabilities.

Your Legal Options After a New York Bicycle Accident

New York is a no-fault state when it comes to traffic accidents, meaning that you could be limited on how much compensation you can receive depending on your auto insurance plan. This New York no-fault insurance is designed to cover your own medical expenses and other financial losses caused by a car accident. Since you were riding a bicycle during the accident, you may want to talk to a lawyer about how this works.

One exception to your insurance policy limits is if you suffered severe injuries with lifelong effects. Common examples would be spinal cord injuries, severe brain trauma, and traumatic amputations. This may allow you to seek additional compensation through a New York personal injury lawsuit. Working with a lawyer on this is vital for securing the amount of compensation you need to fully recover.

New York Bicycle Accident Attorney

You may not have to pay for severe injuries when the other driver was negligent. Contact Sullivan and Brill Law Firm in New York today at (212) 566-1000 to speak with a Bronx Personal Injury Lawyer for a free consultation. Working with our legal team of New York City auto accident lawyers may improve your odds of significant compensation. Our firm serves clients in New York City, Long Island, Kings, Bronx, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.