What Damages Can I Collect for a Bicycle Accident?

The damages you can collect for a bicycle accident include: 

• Pain and suffering 
• Lost wages
• Reduced future earning capacity
• Healthcare expenses
• Disability 
• Disfigurement 
• Property damage expenses

If you lost a loved one in a New York bicycle accident, some compensable damages in your case might include the decedent’s medical expenses, lost income, and funeral. If you consider legal action, you should think about how a bicycle accident lawyer in your area can help you recover compensation. They can manage the financial recovery process while you heal from your injuries or look after a loved one. 

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Collecting Damages for a Bicycle Accident 

The types of damages you can recover following a bicycle accident will depend on the extent of your injuries, the cost of your actual damages, and whether you lost a loved one. According to the New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), in 2018, there were over 60,000 injuries reported as a result of bicycle accidents. As you can imagine, these situations can result in an array of losses. 

If you decide to move forward with filing an insurance claim or lawsuit, some damages you can recover may include: 

Pain and Suffering 

The physical and emotional trauma of your injuries is recoverable. Your pain levels, emotional anguish, and quality of life will determine how much money you can expect to recover for pain and suffering. 

Lost Wages 

Being in a bicycle accident can place significant limitations on your quality of life. As a result of your injuries, you may be unable to return to work right away. You may be able to use the information in your employment records to pursue compensation for your lost wages, bonuses, tips, and employee benefits. Click to contact our personal injury lawyers today.

Reduced Future Earning Capacity 

If your injuries place limitations on your mobility and quality of life, you may be unable to continue working in your current profession at your current capacity. You may be able to include any harm to your earning power in your claim.

Healthcare Expenses 

Some healthcare expenses that you may be experiencing as a result of your bicycle accident include:

• Surgical costs
• Hospitalization
• The cost of the ambulance 
• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Mental health counseling 
• Assistive devices, like crutches
• In-home nursing 

Bicycle accidents can have life-threatening consequences. You may be incurring other types of damages not mentioned here. 

Disability 

Bicyclists do not have exterior frames to protect them from the impact of motor vehicles. Because of your accident, you may be permanently unable to partake in hobbies you once enjoyed or work at your former productivity levels. You can request compensation for the challenges associated with living with a disability. This is not to be confused with the program set in place by the Social Security Administration (SSA). 

Disfigurement 

Burns, lacerations, and broken bones can permanently alter how you look. If this happened in your case, you could recover compensation for any harm done to your physical appearance. 

Property Damage Expenses 

For many people in New York City, their bicycle is their primary method of transportation. If your bicycle needs to be repaired or replaced, you can include those costs in your claim. 

Wrongful Death Expenses 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that most bicycle accident-related deaths occurred in urban areas and streets that did not have intersections. 

If you lost a loved one in a New York bicycle accident, some losses in your case could include:

• Loss of consortium
• Lost income
• Your loved one’s end-of-life healthcare expenses
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of parental guidance 
• Loss of household benefits 

Based on your situation, other types of recoverable damages could be available to you. Certain aspects may limit your amount of time to file a claim or bring your case to court. To protect your right to financial recovery, you should consider how a lawyer could assist you. 

We Will Seek the Best Possible Outcome for You and Your Loved Ones 

Since 1988, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP has been serving injured claimants in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan, and Suffolk and Nassau counties. We have a long track record of success. We once recovered $6.25 million for a bicyclist who was struck by a speeding van. We recovered $3.3 million for a woman who struck a pothole while riding her bike in a similar case.

We are ready to fight for the best possible outcome for your case. When you call our New York law firm, we can talk about what damages you can collect for a bicycle accident. From there, we can begin building your case. Call or text (646) 692-0204 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form.