After a bicycle collision
A crash can leave a cyclist managing medical appointments, a damaged bicycle, time away from work, and questions from an insurance company. You may also be unsure who was responsible or which insurance policy could apply.
National Justice Partners helps injured people understand their legal options. We can discuss how the collision happened, what information is available, and whether a personal injury claim may be appropriate. Your first conversation with our team is free.
Understanding what caused the crash
A bicycle claim starts with the circumstances of the collision. A driver may have turned across a cyclist’s path, opened a door into a bike lane, passed too closely, or failed to notice a rider at an intersection. Road defects and the actions of more than one person can also be relevant.
Responsibility cannot be established from the injury alone. Traffic controls, visibility, vehicle movements, and accounts from people who saw the crash can help explain what happened. Depending on the facts, the review may involve a driver, an employer, a property owner, or a party responsible for road maintenance.
Records that can help explain your losses
A claim should account for the injury’s effect on your life, as well as the damaged bicycle. Useful information may include:
- Medical records, bills, treatment recommendations, and travel to appointments.
- Photographs of the scene, bicycle, vehicle damage, clothing, and visible injuries.
- Police report details, witness contacts, and any available camera footage.
- Work records showing missed time and notes about activities you can no longer manage as before.
Keep the damaged bicycle and equipment if possible. They may help document the impact. Which losses can be pursued depends on the evidence and the law that applies to the claim.
Taking the next step
Put your safety and medical care first. Follow your treating clinician’s advice, keep copies of records you receive, and save correspondence from insurers. If you are able to document the scene, do so without putting yourself or anyone else at risk.
You do not need every record in hand to contact us. Tell us what you know, including when and where the crash happened. Some evidence may become harder to obtain over time, so an early conversation can help identify what needs attention.
Talk with National Justice Partners
Call (646) 444-8663 or email our team for a free consultation. We can review your situation, answer initial questions, and explain possible next steps. If we agree to represent you, the scope of that work will be set out in a signed written agreement.