Brooklyn Bicycle Accident Lawyer Serving Cyclists Across NYC
Hit by a driver who turned across the bike lane, opened a door into your path, or never saw you at the intersection? Alexander Karasik, Esq. has spent years trying injury cases in Kings County courts, serving cyclists in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. You pay nothing unless he recovers money for you, and you can go through your whole case in Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, or English.
“They fought tirelessly to ensure I received the compensation I deserved, not only for medical expenses and property damage but also for pain and suffering.”
When the Driver Says the Bicycle Accident Was Your Fault
Drivers and their insurers often blame the cyclist first. They will say you ran the light, swerved, or were not supposed to be in that lane. Under New York's comparative negligence rule you can still recover money even if a jury decides you were partly at fault, and a share of the blame does not end your claim. Alexander Karasik, Esq. builds the proof himself: the police report, the dooring or bike-lane violation, witness accounts, and any GPS or camera footage that shows what the driver actually did. The first review of your accident costs nothing.
“They explained every step clearly, fought hard to get me the best possible outcome, and made a stressful situation much easier to handle.”
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
- Intersections are a common location for bicycle accidents to occur. When drivers are turning or merging with traffic, they can get distracted and fail to see an approaching cyclist. On streets that have bike lanes, drivers making turns at an intersection may fail to see that a bicyclist is approaching the intersection in the bike lane, intending to go straight. In this situation, the driver could negligently turn into the path of the cyclist, causing a collision.
- Riding down a line of parked cars can be dangerous; this can lead to an accident where a driver opens their door unexpectedly and strikes the bicyclist. Drivers are obliged to look carefully before opening a door, especially if the door is facing the travel portion of the roadway. “Dooring” a bicyclist is a violation of New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law and is regarded as negligence by the driver and/or their passenger.
- Drivers who are stopped behind a vehicle waiting to turn across oncoming traffic may be tempted to go around the cars in front by going into a bike lane. This is both illegal and highly dangerous to a bicyclist who may be approaching in the bike lane and is suddenly confronted with a car pulling out and striking the bicyclist. Drivers also may illegally park in a bike lane, obstructing a cyclist who is obliged to go around them and into the main portion of the travelled roadway, leading to a collision with an approaching vehicle.
- Parking lots involve drivers pulling in and out of spaces, and they might not always be aware of a bicyclist riding behind or around them, causing a collision.
What to do after a Bicycle Accident
- Seek medical attention. It does not matter if you are not feeling any pain. Bicycle accidents are serious. The body has a way of masking symptoms after a serious injury. Injuries like spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries are particularly notorious for delayed symptoms. A health provider can perform a thorough evaluation and make sure you get the care you need.
- Just like an auto accident, you need to fill out an accident report for a bicycle accident. Do not ignore this step. Oftentimes, accident reports provide valuable information to support personal injury claims.
- Your follow-up care is important. If you do not take your injuries seriously, the other party and the insurance company will not either. If you neglect your medical care, it may adversely affect your personal injury case.
- When you sit down with an attorney, it is helpful to provide as much information as possible. Much of your evidence will come from documents and information that you already have, including medical reports, bills, receipts, and communication from your insurance company or the other party. Write down the names of any care providers that you’ve visited and diagnoses that you’ve received.
- Contact an attorney. Once you hire an attorney, you can direct most of the casework to him or her. The insurance company cannot contact you directly if you have an attorney.
How Can a New York and New Jersey Bicycle Accident Attorney Help?
“Alexander helped me in resolving a difficult dispute related to an car accident. Thanks to his experience, we're able to achieve a fair result.”
Bicycle Accident Injuries
- Deep cuts;
- Road rash;
- Dislocated shoulders or hips;
- Severe head trauma and potential brain injuries;
- Neck injuries;
- Back injuries, including fractured and bulged discs;
- Crushed limbs that sometimes result in amputation;
- Internal bleeding and organ damage; and
- Spinal cord injuries can lead to permanent paralysis.
A Brooklyn Bicycle Accident Lawyer Who Speaks Your Language
Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay, and Bensonhurst are home to large Russian and Ukrainian speaking communities, and a serious bike injury is hard enough without explaining it through a stranger on the phone. At Karasik Law Group, P.C. you describe what happened, ask your questions, and read your settlement in Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, or English. You work with Alexander Karasik, Esq. directly, and he handles the calls to the insurance company himself, so nothing about your case gets lost between you and the adjuster.
“He kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind. My experience with the team was outstanding.”
What Does it Cost to Hire a Bicycle Accident Attorney?
Our personal injury attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis. This means that they do not require any upfront payment, and instead, they are only compensated if they successfully win the case. This payment structure ensures that individuals have access to legal representation without worrying about the financial implications.
Karasik Law Group, P.C. handles bicycle injury claims across New York City, from a driver who doored you in Brooklyn to a turning vehicle that cut across your bike lane. Alexander Karasik, Esq. knows New York's bicycle and dooring laws, names the driver and any other party whose negligence caused the crash, and prepares your case for trial while he works to settle it. Call (929) 444-4444 for a free case review.
Brooklyn Bicycle Accident FAQs
The driver says I was at fault for the bicycle accident. Can I still recover money?
Often yes. New York follows comparative negligence, so you can still recover compensation even if you are found partly at fault, and your award is reduced by your share rather than erased. Alexander Karasik, Esq. gathers the police report, any dooring or bike-lane violation, witness statements, and GPS or camera footage to prove what the driver did.
Do you have a Russian-speaking bicycle accident lawyer in Brooklyn?
Yes. You can go through your entire case in Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, or English. Alexander Karasik, Esq. and the Karasik Law Group, P.C. team explain your rights, handle the insurance calls, and review your settlement with you in the language you are most comfortable speaking.
What does it cost to hire a Brooklyn bicycle accident lawyer?
Nothing upfront. Karasik Law Group, P.C. handles bicycle injury cases on contingency, so you pay no fee unless Alexander Karasik, Esq. recovers money for you.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Contact our office to discuss your specific situation.