Whether you were struck by a vehicle or crashed due to dangerous road conditions, you need to protect your rights after a bicycle accident. Make sure to:
- Report your incident to the police
- File an incident claim with your employer (if the accident happened at work)
- Request medical attention immediately
- Obtain the names and contact information of witnesses
- Take or have someone else take photographs at the scene
- Document the cause of your bicycle accident
- Refrain from giving a statement to the at-fault party before speaking to a lawyer
- Avoid posting about your accident or injuries on social media
- Consult a qualified and experienced lawyer
You do not have to manage the aftermath of a bicycle accident on your own. A New York bicycle accident attorney can carefully investigate your accident and injuries, preserve evidence, and build a strong claim for maximum financial compensation.
Seek Medical Attention After a Bicycle Accident
Seeking medical attention as soon as possible after an accident has two main benefits. First, medical attention will diagnose and treat your injuries. A healthcare professional can assess your condition and diagnose any accident-related impairments that could threaten your well-being.
Secondly, medical attention and testing will help us prove the full extent of your injuries so that we can demand full, fair, and just financial compensation for you.
Document Your Accident-Related Losses
As a result of your bicycle accident, you may have incurred many types of physical, emotional, and financial damages. The American Bar Association (ABA) notes that some of these damages may include:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Mental anguish
- Future pain and suffering if your injuries are found to be permanent
- Physical disfigurement or scarring
- Out-of-pocket medical bills
- Future medical costs for treatment, equipment, or medications
- Lost wages or disability
Documentation such as invoices, receipts, billing statements, and your employment records could help prove the cost of your economic losses. Try to keep copies of all documents relating to your damages and provide them to your lawyers.
A Lawyer at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP Can Protect Your Legal Rights
We can use our years of knowledge and experience to pursue the best possible outcome for your case. In fact, we recently had a verdict in a bicycle accident case involving a bicycle delivery rider for $6.25 million.
