If you were hurt in an e-bike accident in any of the five boroughs of New York City, the law firm of Douglas & London can help protect your rights to fair compensation. If a car, truck, bicyclist, or other party was responsible for your injuries, you could be entitled …
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What Should I Do After a Bicycle Accident in NYC?
There are numerous steps that you should take following a bicycle accident in NYC. If you or others are hurt, call 911 immediately for emergency services. No matter what the nature and extent of your injuries are, you should always seek medical care and follow the instructions of your doctor. …
What Are Vulnerable Road User Laws?
New York is one of a growing number of states that have enacted vulnerable road user laws. They offer enhanced legal protections for pedestrians and bicyclists who use the same streets and pathways as motorized vehicles. In addition, these laws create stiffer penalties for motorists that injure them. The personal …
How Long Do I Have to File a Bicycle Accident Claim in New York?
Generally speaking, you have three years to file a bicycle accident lawsuit in New York. This three-year period begins to expire from the date of your bicycle accident. Although three years might sound like ample time to pursue a lawsuit, factors outside of your control could delay the process. Given …
How Long Does an NYC Bicycle Accident Case Take?
An NYC bicycle accident case could take anywhere from months to years before reaching resolution in a settlement agreement or jury verdict. Each case is unique, and many factors will help determine how long it takes to complete the process, including how seriously the injured party was hurt and whether …
Can I Sue if I Was Partially at Fault for My Bicycle Accident?
You can still sue if you were partially at fault for your bicycle accident because New York operates under the pure comparative negligence doctrine. Under this, you can file a lawsuit to collect damages for a bicycle accident as long as you were not 100 percent at fault. In other …
Can I Sue for a Bicycle Accident if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
You can still sue for a bicycle accident if you were not wearing a helmet. The fact that you rode your bike without a helmet may reduce the amount of financial compensation that you collect in a lawsuit. However, you will still be eligible to file the lawsuit and receive …
Compensation for New York City Car Accident Victims
Pursuant to New York’s no-fault insurance law, car accident victims typically receive financial compensation for any injuries and property damage sustained in the crash through their own auto insurance provider. While this makes it more efficient and convenient to receive compensation for minor injuries, the New York City car accident …
COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance and the Restaurant Industry
Will restaurants be able to cash in on business interruption insurancefor losses caused by COVID-19 closures? This is the question legal teams will be grappling with in the coming months as eateries and bars struggle for survival. What is business interruption insurance? It is a type of coverage included in …
COVID-19, Retailers, & Business Interruption Insurance in New York
Many New York retailers were forced to temporarily close due to the novel coronavirus, but that does not mean that business expenses stopped as well. From rent to utilities to payroll, there are costs that businesses incur even if there is no income flowing. Unfortunately, even when stores and other …
