Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents Law in New York City

A cyclist hit by a car in New York usually turns to no-fault insurance first. It covers up to $50,000 in basic economic loss, including medical bills and 80% of lost earnings up to $2,000 a month. To sue the driver for pain and suffering, the injury has to meet New York’s “serious injury” threshold. … Read more

Pedestrians and cyclists hit by a car can usually get no-fault benefits for medical bills and lost wages, often from the car’s insurer. To sue the driver for pain and suffering, your injuries generally must meet New York’s “serious injury” threshold. Most claims must be filed within three years, but claims against the City require … Read more

A wrongful death claim in New York is brought by the personal representative of the person’s estate and generally must be filed within two years of the death. Video, witness accounts and the police investigation are often the key to proving what the driver did. Crossing outside a crosswalk doesn’t automatically prevent a family from … Read more

A negligent driver is the most common liable party in a NYC bike crash, but the vehicle’s owner, the driver’s employer or a passenger who opened a door may share responsibility. The city generally can’t be held liable for a pothole or road defect unless it had prior written notice of the problem. Claims involving … Read more

In New York, a wrongful death claim is brought by the personal representative of the person’s estate, not directly by family members. Most wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death, and claims against a city have a much shorter notice deadline. New York law limits wrongful death damages … Read more