Long Island Bicycle Accident Attorney

Bicycle Accidents

Any type of contact between a motor vehicle and a bicycle is going to be far worse for the person on the bicycle than for the driver or passengers in the car due to the bicyclist's increased exposure to injury.  It is a simple matter of physics.  These days, people ride bicycles for many reasons other than pleasure.  Work commutes, fitness programs, and competitive sports have all increased the number of bicycles sharing the roads with motorized vehicles.  And along with those increased numbers, we have seen an increasing number of accidents involving bicycles.  As even a minor accident can have serious consequences for a bicyclist, an experienced Long Island personal injury lawyer can be of critical assistance to getting correct compensation for bicycle accident injuries.

Since bicyclists are generally thrown from their bicycle when an accident occurs, their injuries from hitting the ground or pavement or another vehicle are inevitably serious.  Broken bones, lacerations, road rash, brain damage, and even death are not uncommon.  The medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, long term care requirements and attendant expenses are often astronomical.  When severe injuries occur, you need the best attorney on your side.  The team at O2law stands ready to help you or your loved one recover.

Bicycle Accident Attorney Serving Long island, Nassau, Suffolk and Queens

Bicycles have the same rights to travel on our roads as motorized vehicles.  They are also required to obey the same rules of the road.  All too often these rules are disobeyed by both bicyclists and by drivers and accidents can occur.  Inattentive drivers frequently cannot see or are not sufficiently aware of bicycles and change lanes or drive too fast to accommodate a slower-moving bicycle.  The resulting accidents are horrendous for all concerned but especially for the bicyclist.

Anyone who has suffered injuries in a crash knows that the road to healing is long and painful.  Sometimes the full extent of the injuries cannot be determined right away as some injuries, like some types of brain damage, only show up over time.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle crash, you know that the focus needs to be on healing.  Let the legal team at O2law take care of the insurance company negotiations to get you the maximum amount possible while you take care of yourself.