Poughkeepsie Bicycle and E-Bike Accident Injury Lawyers

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, our decades of experience and expertise can help you seek justice. To achieve the best outcome, our firm will conduct a thorough investigation, including reviewing medical records, consulting experts, and examining police reports and other relevant documentation.

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents Leading to Liability

Several situations can result in bicycle accidents where another party may be held responsible through litigation:

• Being “doored” by a car door unexpectedly opening
• Struck by a speeding or distracted driver
• Crashing due to road defects
• Injuries sustained while working as a cyclist
• Hit-and-run incidents or accidents involving uninsured motorists
• Injuries from “road rage” or intentional targeting

Aggressive Representation for Bicycle Accident Victims

We have extensive experience representing clients who have suffered:

• Neck and back injuries
• Fractures and amputations
• Brain injuries

Whether you’re working in the gig economy or a full-time job, a bicycle accident can take you out of work, cause long-term health issues, and lead to overwhelming medical bills. If someone else was responsible for your accident, you deserve to be compensated for your suffering.

Compensation After a Bicycle Accident

While cyclists don’t carry insurance, responsible parties—such as drivers, municipalities, or businesses—do. If a bicycle accident causes serious injuries, leading to lost wages, medical expenses, or even death, it’s crucial for the victim and their family to seek full compensation.

New York follows comparative fault laws for bicycle accidents, meaning that even if a cyclist is partially at fault, they can still receive compensation based on their level of responsibility. For example, if a jury awards $100,000 in damages but the cyclist is found 20% at fault, the award would be reduced to $80,000.

Additionally, New York’s “no-fault” insurance laws ensure that bicycle riders struck by a vehicle are entitled to at least $50,000 in medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who is at fault. The no-fault insurance from the vehicle involved will cover these costs, which is separate from any additional compensation the cyclist may pursue.

Where do Dutchess County bicycle crashes take place?

1. City of Poughkeepsie – 18 Bicycle Crashes
2. Town of Poughkeepsie – 9 Bicycle Crashes
3. Hyde Park – 2 Bicycle Crashes
4. Dover – 2 Bicycle Crashes
5. City of Beacon – 2 Bicycle Crashes