NY & NJ Bicycle and Scooter Accident Lawyer
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If you were hurt on a bicycle or scooter, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. As an NYC bike crash attorney and New York and New Jersey bicycle accident lawyer, I secure evidence fast, deal with insurers, and keep your case moving while you focus on healing.
E-scooters and bikes today: prevalence, safety, and what counts as a scooter
Micromobility is everywhere in New York and New Jersey. Shared and private e-scooters and e-bikes now cover millions of rides each year, which increases exposure to careless drivers and unsafe road conditions.
NYC rules that matter for your case: ride in bike lanes and on streets posted 30 mph or less, not on sidewalks. The city caps e-scooter speed at 15 mph. Helmets are required for riders ages 16 to 17 and recommended for everyone.
Definition and classification: New York State defines an electric scooter as a device with handlebars and a floorboard or seat, powered by an electric motor and human power, designed for no more than 20 mph. Mopeds are different and often require registration. Classification affects coverage, liability, and how we frame your claim.
Your rights after a bicycle or scooter crash
If a motor vehicle was involved in New York, cyclists and scooter riders often qualify for No-Fault (PIP) through the vehicle’s insurer for medical bills and some lost wages. For hit-and-run or uninsured drivers, MVAIC may provide benefits if strict reporting and filing deadlines are met.
Roadway defect claims: in NYC, many pothole and street defect cases require proof of prior written notice to the City, unless a narrow exception applies.
Deadlines: claims against public entities usually require a Notice of Claim within 90 days in New York. Personal injury statutes of limitation are generally three years in New York and two years in New Jersey, with exceptions. Contact us quickly so we can preserve rights and evidence.
Types of bicycle and scooter cases we handle
Driver negligence: failure to yield, unsafe passing, speeding, red light and stop sign violations, right-hook and left-cross at intersections
Dooring: opening a vehicle door into moving traffic is illegal and supports liability
Bike lane collisions: vehicles blocking or crossing painted or protected lanes, unsafe turning across lanes
Roadway defects: potholes, utility cuts, sunken plates, dangerous gratings, missing or broken covers, bad temporary restorations
E-scooter and e-bike incidents: stand-up or seated devices, private or shared, including speed, lane use, and maintenance issues
Rental and shared scooter crashes: provider maintenance failures, software or lock-to problems, improper fleet deployment
Defective products: frames, forks, brakes, throttles, batteries, helmets, or other gear
Hit-and-run: evidence development for MVAIC eligibility, and pursuit of the at-fault driver once identified
How we prove your case
Evidence we secure: Traffic, storefront, and dashcam video; 911 audio; telematics and app data from scooters; police crash reports; witness names and statements; scene measurements and diagrams; bike and scooter inspections; helmet and gear documentation; photographs of injuries and damage; roadway proof such as location measurements, 311 and DOT records, prior-written-notice databases, utility permits, and work orders.
Experts we use: Our experts include accident-reconstruction and human-factors specialists; roadway-design, traffic-control, and work-zone-safety professionals; battery and electrical engineers for micromobility equipment; and life-care planners and economists for damages when needed.
Compensation we pursue
Medical expenses and future care, lost wages and loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket costs and household help, and wrongful death damages in fatal cases.
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Common lane-intrusion crashes | Bike Lane Accident Lawyer:
We use video, intersection diagrams, and turning-movement data to show how drivers entered the lane or turned across it. We prove notice and compliance issues for construction work zones and temporary lane closures.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can I ride an e-scooter in NYC?
In bike lanes and on streets posted 30 mph or less, not on sidewalks. NYC caps e-scooter speed at 15 mph.
Does No-Fault apply to cyclists and scooter riders in New York?
Yes, when a motor vehicle is involved. For hit-and-run or uninsured vehicles, MVAIC may apply if you report to police promptly and file the required forms on time.
I was doored. Is that illegal?
Yes. New York law prohibits opening a door into moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so.
Can I sue for a pothole crash in NYC?
Often, but many cases require proof the City had prior written notice of the defect, or that a narrow exception applies. Deadlines are short, so contact us quickly.
How long do I have to sue?
Generally three years in New York and two years in New Jersey for personal injury, with a 90-day Notice of Claim for many public entity cases. Some exceptions apply.
What if I was not wearing a helmet?
Lack of a helmet does not bar a claim. Insurers may argue it affects damages, but liability still turns on the driver’s conduct and road conditions.