Bicycle / Bike Accidents
New York Bicycle Accident Injury Attorney
A Free Consultation and over twenty years experience
As part of our larger personal injury practice, New York personal injury attorney Elan Wurtzel represents clients who have been involved in an accidents involving a bicycle and another vehicle or other hazards. With the price of gasoline rising and the cost of maintaining a car higher than ever, many New York residents have chosen to use a bicycle as their chief form of transportation to and from work, for simple errands or for recreation. Bicycling is a great way to get around and exercise, but it can present special hazards for cyclists. As cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses and pedestrians all jockey for position on New York streets, it is often the bike rider who loses during an accident with another vehicle or hazard.
The amount of protection / exposure provided by a bicycle is limited, resulting in serious accidents and injuries, like spinal cord damage, head injury and broken bones. In addition, there are often extenuating circumstances, such as road construction, drunk driving and visibility issues that contribute to these bike accidents and make them much more severe than they need to be. At the New York Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, we are all avid bike riders and cyclists and offer the following tips to avoid a bicycle accident injury:
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Keep your bike in good working order.
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Always wear an approved helmet.
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Remain visible to other vehicles with lights, reflectors and reflective clothing.
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Obey traffic signals.
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Avoid weaving between cars and use hand-signals.
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Walk your bike across busy streets.
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Use care at construction sites.
As with all instances of negligent personal injury, you have a legal right to seek compensation if you are injured by the actions of another person. Thousands of New York bicyclists are injured or killed each year, leaving families struggling to pay medical bills and replace lost wages. New York personal injury attorney Elan Wurtzel has over twenty years experience negotiating and litigating these types of personal injury claims. We will thoroughly investigate your case, assess your injuries and recommend an action strategy for recovery, all with no up-front fees or costs.
CONTACT US TODAY AFTER A BIKE ACCIDENT
FREE Consultation (800) 972-8144
No injured New York family should ever have to negotiate compensation with an insurance company after an accident. Please CONTACT the Plainview law offices of personal injury trial attorney Elan Wurtzel immediately after an accident for a FREE consultation and review of your legal right to claim compensation. We will deal directly with the insurance company so you won't have to.
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Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel, P.C.
527 Old Country Road
Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: (516) 822-7866
Toll Free: (800) 972-8144
Fax: (516) 822-7889
E-mail
Plainview trial attorney Elan Wurtzel represents clients in Long Island, New York City and throughout the state, including all of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester County as well as the five boroughs of NYC - Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. A New York / New Jersey lawyer from the Law Offices of Elan Wurtzel can secure a timely resolution to serious legal matters, including personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims, auto - truck and bicycle accidents, medical malpractice, divorce, child custody, estate planning, domestic partnerships and civil litigation
