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What Should I Do At The Scene Of A Bicycle Accident

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What Should I Do At The Scene Of A Bicycle Accident

What Should I Do at the Scene of a Bicycle Accident?

If you were struck by a motor vehicle at the scene of a bicycle accident, you should consider taking the following actions to document your accident and injuries:

  • Call the police
  • Request medical attention from EMS
  • Record the names and addresses of any witnesses
  • Take pictures of any vehicles or roadway conditions that you believe were involved in your accident
  • Go to the hospital for an evaluation even if you don’t believe you have serious injuries

Even if you are not thinking about a legal claim for your injuries, taking the above steps will protect your health as well as your rights if you later decide to bring a claim for damages.

Protecting Yourself After a Bicycle Accident

After getting hurt in a bicycle accident, you may be unsure of what actions you can take at the accident scene to benefit your interests and future. First and foremost, be careful what you say at the scene of an accident or later. Statements of fault can be used against you in your claim.

Do not give any statements to representatives of the at-fault party or parties until you speak to a lawyer in order to protect your rights. Additionally, after a bicycle accident, the following actions serve both to protect your physical well-being as well as your legal interests:

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Contact Law Enforcement to Report the Accident

If your accident involves a collision with a motor vehicle, it is usually a good idea to call the police even if the driver suggests that the police not be involved. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYDMV) requires that following an accident that results in injury, death, or property damage of more than $1,000, the incident must be reported by a vehicle operator to law enforcement. If the involved parties fail to take this measure, they have 10 days from the accident date to report the incident to the NY DMV or their license can be suspended.

Very often, a driver will suggest that the police not be involved. To be safe, always call the police and ask the driver to remain at the scene. A police report of your incident, if involving a motor vehicle, may do the following:

  • Connect your injuries to the accident
  • Compel law enforcement to write a police report, which could contain useful pieces of information, such as who was involved and who was at fault
  • Document the occurrence of the accident itself, which could prevent the other party from denying involvement or liability

If the driver refuses to wait for the police to arrive or if you decide to allow the vehicle to leave the scene, be sure to record contact information from the driver and/or the license plate information for future reference.

Request Medical Attention at the Accident Scene

Following the accident, you may be tempted to refuse medical attention from the paramedics that arrive or fail to ask that paramedics come to the scene of your incident. This may not work in your best interest––especially if you sustained hidden injuries, like spinal cord trauma or a traumatic brain injury.

By accepting medical attention at the accident scene, you begin a paper trail of your injuries. You also can assert from the very beginning that you were injured as a result of the accident, making it more difficult for the other party to contest certain aspects of your claim.

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Follow-Up Care

In the days following the accident, you should also follow through with your healthcare team’s recommended course of treatment. For instance, if physical therapy could help you regain a range of motion in an affected body part, you should keep up with those appointments.

If you end up filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit in the future, you do not want to give the other party the chance to say that your injuries were exacerbated by your inability to follow through with medical care. Additionally, you want to do all that you can to treat your injuries and speed up your recovery.

Record the Names And Contact Information of All Witnesses

Depending upon the circumstances of your bicycle accident, independent witnesses who can attest to the fault of a driver or the cause of your accident involving a dangerous roadway defect can make the difference between a strong claim and a weak one. If possible, identify all witnesses to your accident and record their contact information.

Take Photographs at The Scene of Any Vehicles or Roadway Defects Involved

Whether your bicycle accident involved a vehicle or a roadway condition, take photographs at the scene if possible which document the cause of your accident including any vehicle damage, vehicle location, roadway conditions, and other details.  Even if you are physically unable to take photographs, ask another person to take photographs for you. These photographs could become quite helpful in proving our claim.

Get Checked Out at the Hospital

Even if you are not sure that you have sustained any serious injuries, it is always a good idea to go to the hospital after a bicycle accident to evaluate the full extent of your injuries.  Not all injuries are immediately apparent and failing to obtain immediate medical attention can have catastrophic consequences. Hidden problems such as concussions or internal bleeding must be dealt with early before the conditions worsen and cause serious problems.

Therefore, if EMS workers suggest that you go to the hospital, accept their advice.

Review Your Case With a Lawyer

After a crash, you should consult with a bicycle accident lawyer in NYC. A legal professional can review the details of your accident, establish who is at fault, and help you collect compensation for your damages. There are deadlines to filing a bicycle accident claim, so it’s crucial to take legal action swiftly.

The Attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP Fight for Bicycle Accident Claimants

If you or a loved one was injured in a bicycle accident, our team is determined to secure the best possible recovery in your case. We can help you secure fair and just financial compensation for your pain and suffering, healthcare expenses, and lost income.

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Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP has been advocating for the rights of the injured since 1986. We have the tools, resources, knowledge, and commitment to get you the best possible outcome.

Providing Answers & Solutions

Our team is committed to always being able to provide you with updates on your case and answers to your questions. This is your case and we want to be sure you are confident every step of the way.

Small Firm Dedication & Focus

Our firm is different from most firms in our area in that we are a “boutique” type firm that is small enough to give personal attention to our clients and yet experienced and powerful with a reputation as a hard-hitting litigation firm.

Innovative Legal Strategies

Each client that comes to our team gets a managing partner and trial partner dedicated to their case. We put our collective 100 years of experience behind your case to obtain the best possible outcome on your behalf.

Proven Record of Success

Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP has been advocating for the rights of the injured since 1986. We have the tools, resources, knowledge, and commitment to get you the best possible outcome.

Providing Answers & Solutions

Our team is committed to always being able to provide you with updates on your case and answers to your questions. This is your case and we want to be sure you are confident every step of the way.

Small Firm Dedication & Focus

Our firm is different from most firms in our area in that we are a “boutique” type firm that is small enough to give personal attention to our clients and yet experienced and powerful with a reputation as a hard-hitting litigation firm.

Innovative Legal Strategies

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La Sra. Y-H era una pasajera en un tren del metro que descarriló.
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Following a 4- story fall, a construction worker at a West 17th Street construction site in Manhattan recently won a $5.5 million dollar settlement from the general contractor and building owner for failing to provide him with a safe workplace. Defendants had argued that the fall was the result of the 56 year old construction worker’s own carelessness but Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP lawyers were able to prove otherwise. As a result of his fall, the construction worker suffered fractures of his shoulder, clavicle, ribs and hip, as well as internal injuries which required multiple surgeries. These injuries required home care which was primarily provided by his wife who also received a payment of $500,000 as part of the settlement. To minimize their own responsibility, the general contractor and building owner claimed that the worker had made an excellent recovery when he had not. In order to prove the case, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP retained 5 separate experts to illustrate the full extent of the worker’s injuries and the disabling effect they would have over the course of his life.
Un trabajador de construcción de 50 años estaba montando su bicicleta cuando cayó debido a un defecto en la carretera y sufrió pequeñas fracturas y daños cognitivos leves.
Un trabajador de mantenimiento de 31 años golpeó un sensor de presión de control de tráfico de la ciudad de Nueva York mientras montaba su bicicleta. Debido a un mal mantenimiento del sensor, el trabajador sufrió lesiones graves.
Una mujer y su novio estaban andando en bicicleta cuando entraron en un sitio de excavación sin protección en una zona completamente oscura bajo un paso elevado. La bicicleta de Rhonda cayó en un pozo y su cara se estrelló contra la carretera.
Un repartidor en bicicleta de 26 años fue golpeado por una camioneta Dollar Rent-A-Car que iba a gran velocidad en una intersección concurrida, causando múltiples fracturas en el cuello, espalda, brazo y pierna, así como daños cerebrales leves.
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En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Un Oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años era una pasajera en un automóvil de la policía que iba a una llamada de emergencia.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.