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The experienced attorneys at Koenigsberg & Associates will listen to your needs, organize the facts, evidence, and details of your case, and aggressively pursue legal action until you get the compensation that you deserve:
- Medical Treatment
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- Pain & Suffering
Common types of bicycle accidents
From dooring on protected bike lanes to crashes with delivery scooters, we handle every kind of New York cycling case.
Dooring crashes
A driver or passenger swings a door into the bike lane — one of the most common and preventable crashes on New York City streets.
Right-hook & left-cross collisions
Drivers turning across a bike lane fail to look for cyclists, causing severe impact injuries at intersections.
Delivery vehicle crashes
Amazon, FreshDirect, and food-delivery vans cutting through bike lanes or double-parking force riders into traffic.
E-bike & e-scooter crashes
Higher speeds and shared lanes with delivery riders create new risk patterns we know how to litigate.
Unsafe road & bike lane conditions
Potholes, missing signage, construction plates, and poorly designed lanes can put the City on the hook for your injuries.
Hit-and-run incidents
When a driver flees, uninsured motorist coverage and MVAIC benefits may still fund a full recovery.
Cyclist vs. pedestrian or other cyclist
Crowded greenways and shared paths produce collisions where liability and insurance coverage require careful investigation.
MTA bus & commercial truck crashes
Cyclists hit by buses or trucks face catastrophic injuries — and strict 90-day notice rules against public entities.
Defective bike or equipment
Failed brakes, fractured frames, and defective helmets can support a product liability claim alongside any driver's negligence.
Common bicycle accident injuries
Without a car around you, even a low-speed crash can leave catastrophic injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions and severe TBIs are common in bike crashes — even with a helmet — and can permanently change cognition and earning capacity.
Facial & dental injuries
Broken jaws, lost teeth, and disfiguring lacerations that often require oral surgery and reconstructive procedures.
Spinal cord & back injuries
Herniated discs, vertebral fractures, and paralysis after high-impact crashes with motor vehicles.
Broken bones
Fractured collarbones, wrists, ribs, and pelvis are routine after being thrown from a bike.
Road rash & lacerations
Deep abrasions and cuts from sliding across pavement that frequently leave permanent scarring.
Shoulder & rotator cuff tears
Riders instinctively brace with an outstretched arm — tearing labrums, rotator cuffs, and AC joints.
Knee & leg injuries
Crush injuries, ligament tears, and open fractures from impact with the vehicle and the ground.
Internal injuries
Handlebar impact and side-impact crashes cause organ damage and internal bleeding requiring emergency surgery.
PTSD & emotional trauma
Anxiety, depression, and fear of riding again are real, compensable injuries under New York law.
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What should I do right after a bicycle accident in New York?
Get medical attention immediately, even if your injuries feel minor — adrenaline can mask serious harm. Call 911 so the crash is documented, photograph the scene, your bike, and your injuries, and get contact information for the driver and any witnesses. Do not negotiate with the driver or the driver's insurer before speaking with a lawyer.
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Can I still recover if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
Yes. New York does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets, and not wearing one is not a bar to recovery. An insurer may argue that the lack of a helmet contributed to head injuries, but the rest of your damages — lost wages, other injuries, pain and suffering — remain fully recoverable. We push back hard against helmet-based blame tactics.
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Who is responsible if a delivery driver on a bike or moped hit me?
Delivery riders are often employees or contractors of large apps and restaurants, which can extend liability beyond the rider. We investigate who employed the rider, who owned the vehicle, and what insurance applies. In many cases, the delivery company's commercial policy is the primary source of recovery.
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Can I bring a claim against the City for an unsafe bike lane or roadway?
You may have a claim against New York City or another municipality if a dangerous roadway condition contributed to your crash — but these cases require a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. Missing that short deadline can end the case before it starts. Contact a lawyer immediately if a pothole, missing signage, or poorly designed bike lane was a factor.
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How long do I have to file a bicycle accident claim in New York?
The general statute of limitations for personal injury in New York is three years from the date of the crash. If a public entity such as the MTA or the City is responsible, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days and the lawsuit within one year and 90 days. Acting quickly also helps us preserve video, vehicle data, and witness recollection.
Offices across NYC
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Brooklyn Midwood
1213 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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Brooklyn Flatbush
282 Flatbush Ave, Suite 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Queens
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 5001
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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The Bronx
225B East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451