New York Bicycle & Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
Cyclists and pedestrians face unique dangers on New York streets. Whether you were struck by a negligent driver, injured in a crosswalk, involved in a bicycle collision, or hurt in an e-bike accident, Berkowitz & Weitz Law is prepared to help.
Our attorneys represent injured cyclists, pedestrians, and families throughout New York, helping clients pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from serious traffic accidents.
Free Case Review
Tell us what happened. Our attorneys review bicycle, pedestrian, and serious traffic accident claims throughout New York.
Results For Victims Of Serious Traffic Accidents
Every case is unique, and prior results do not guarantee future outcomes. These recoveries demonstrate Berkowitz & Weitz Law’s experience handling serious injury and negligence claims throughout New York.
Crosswalk Injury Trial Verdict
Trial verdict for a 53-year-old female injured after stepping into a pothole located within a crosswalk, sustaining serious spine and knee injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
Catastrophic Traffic Accident Settlement
Settlement for a 22-year-old female passenger who sustained a cervical spine fracture in a serious motor vehicle accident caused by a speeding and intoxicated driver.
Pedestrian Struck By Taxi
Settlement for a 28-year-old male who sustained significant lower-leg injuries after being struck by a taxi while crossing the street at an intersection.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.
Protecting Injured Cyclists & Pedestrians Throughout New York
New York’s streets are shared by drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, delivery workers, rideshare vehicles, buses, taxis, and commercial trucks. When motorists fail to operate safely, cyclists and pedestrians often suffer the most severe injuries because they have little protection against the force of impact.
Berkowitz & Weitz Law represents victims injured in bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, crosswalk collisions, e-bike crashes, delivery vehicle accidents, hit-and-run incidents, and other serious traffic accidents throughout New York.
Representation For Serious Street, Crosswalk & Traffic Injuries
Our attorneys handle claims involving negligent drivers, unsafe intersections, commercial vehicles, delivery vehicles, dangerous roadway conditions, and catastrophic injuries.
Determining Liability After A Bicycle Or Pedestrian Accident
Liability is often disputed after bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Drivers may claim they never saw the cyclist, pedestrians may be blamed for crossing outside a crosswalk, and insurance companies frequently attempt to shift responsibility onto the injured victim.
Our attorneys investigate every aspect of the accident, gather evidence, identify responsible parties, and prepare each case for settlement negotiations or trial when necessary.
- Crash investigation
- Traffic camera and surveillance review
- Witness interviews
- Vehicle, driver, and insurance analysis
- Trial-ready representation
Why Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents Happen In New York
Bicycle and pedestrian accidents often involve distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, unsafe turns, blocked bike lanes, dooring incidents, poor visibility, dangerous intersections, reckless delivery driving, and unsafe roadway conditions.
These cases may involve individual drivers, taxi companies, rideshare drivers, commercial vehicle operators, delivery companies, property owners, municipalities, and other responsible parties.
- Failure to yield at crosswalks
- Unsafe turns and intersection collisions
- Dooring and blocked bike lanes
- Hit-and-run crashes
- Dangerous roadway conditions
Compensation Available After A Bicycle Or Pedestrian Accident
Serious traffic accidents can lead to emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, lost income, permanent disability, and long-term physical and emotional consequences.
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, medication, rehabilitation, therapy, and follow-up treatment.
Lost Income
Lost wages, missed work, reduced earning capacity, and financial losses caused by the accident.
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain, emotional trauma, anxiety, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Future Treatment
Ongoing medical care, additional procedures, physical therapy, and long-term recovery needs.
Permanent Disability
Claims involving traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, fractures, permanent impairment, and catastrophic harm.
Wrongful Death
Compensation may be available for families after fatal bicycle or pedestrian accidents caused by negligence.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
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Wrongful Death Claims
Helping families after fatal bicycle, pedestrian, and serious traffic accidents.
Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys
Related claims involving negligent drivers, commercial vehicles, rideshare collisions, and serious roadway injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a bicycle accident in New York?
Seek medical attention, report the accident, document the scene if possible, preserve photographs and witness information, and speak with an attorney before discussing your injuries with an insurance company.
Can a pedestrian recover compensation after being struck by a vehicle?
Yes. Pedestrians injured by negligent drivers may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, future care, permanent disability, and other damages.
What if the driver left the scene?
Hit-and-run victims may still have legal options. Depending on the facts, compensation may be available through insurance coverage, investigation of the vehicle involved, or other legal avenues.
Can I recover compensation if I was not wearing a helmet?
Potentially yes. The facts of each case matter. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically prevent recovery, especially when another party’s negligence caused the collision.
How long do I have to file a bicycle or pedestrian accident claim?
Strict deadlines apply to New York accident claims, and some cases involving government entities may have shorter notice requirements. Speak with an attorney as soon as possible so evidence can be preserved and deadlines can be evaluated.
Speak With A New York Bicycle & Pedestrian Accident Attorney Today
If you were injured in a bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, crosswalk collision, e-bike crash, hit-and-run, or another serious traffic incident, contact Berkowitz & Weitz Law today.