NY Bicycle Injury Attorney
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Cases in New York
If you or a loved one has been hurt as a pedestrian or riding a bicycle, you may be entitled to seek compensation above what your insurance or the insurance of the driver who hit you will pay. If you think you may have a lawsuit or if you have questions, you should seek the counsel of an attorney experienced in pedestrian and bicycle accidents in New York State. I would be glad to speak with you. Feel free to call me at 1-800-660-1466 or send me an email at Carol@SchlittLaw.com.
Pedestrian and bicycle accident cases involve certain requirements in the law that make them different to try than regular automobile accidents. You need a lawyer who is well versed in those differences. That fact that I am a regular bicycle rider and a woman who goes for frequent walks and hikes makes me more understanding of pedestrian and bicycle cases. It is helpful to marry personal experience with professional experience when taking on a case.
I have published an article on bicycle safety tips and avoiding bicycle accidents. You can read it here.
A New York Attorney's
Guide: What To Do If You Had a
Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident in New York
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident as a pedestrian or while riding a bicycle in New York, there are certain steps that you must take and certain steps that I recommend you take. I assume that by the time you read this web page, you have left the scene of the accident and taken care of basics steps such as exchanging information with the driver(s) and attending to any immediate medical needs. Here’s what to do next:
Take care of any medical needs: See a doctor as soon as possible to treat any medical needs. What may seem like a minor hurt may not go away on its own; when in doubt, see a doctor. If you need help finding a doctor, feel free to call me at 1-800-660-1466.
File a Claim for No- Fault Insurance: If your accident occurred in New York, the No-Fault policy of the driver who struck you will cover your immediate medical costs. You need to notify that insurance company of your injuries within 30 days of the accident if you want to be covered. You must also file a Notice of Accident form (the NF-2) with the insurer of the car that hit you. You should submit the NF-2 form within 30 days of the accident to qualify for benefits. If you have questions or need help filing this form, feel free to contact me at 1-800-660-1466.
Gather Information about Your Accident: If you have not done so and if you can, take pictures of any damage to your bicycle or other property. Take pictures of the accident scene. Take pictures of any injuries your suffered. The more evidence you accumulate, the stronger your case will be.
If appropriate, contact an attorney experienced with pedestrian and bicycle accidents: If the pedestrian or bicycle accident involved a death, injuries or substantial property damage, you or your loved one may be entitled to seek compensation above what No-Fault insurance will pay. If you think you may have a lawsuit or if you have questions, you should seek the counsel of an attorney experienced in pedestrian or bicycle accidents in New York State. I have experience with pedestrian and bicycle accidents in New York State. Feel free to call me at 1-800-660-1466.
Carol L. Schlitt - New York Pedestrian and Bicycle Lawyer
If you or a loved one believe you have a pedestrian or bicycle case, you should contact a New York personal injury who has experience with pedestrian and bicycle cases. If you think you have a case or if you have questions, you can call me and I will be glad to discuss your rights, answer your questions and help you with a potential case. You can call me at 1-800-660-1466 or send me an e-mail at Carol@SchlittLaw.com. The consultation is free and I will be glad to help you.
I hope you have found this information
helpful.
Carol L. Schlitt
New York Personal Injury Attorney
1-800-660-1466
Carol@SchlittLaw.com.