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BICYCLE ACCIDENTS

FIGHTING FOR THE INJURED ACROSS NYC

Personal Injury bicycle rider victim and motor vehicle driver after a collision

INJURED WHILE RIDING? WE PROTECT CYCLISTS WITH RELENTLESS LEGAL ADVOCACY.

Cycling in New York City is empowering—but it shouldn’t be dangerous. Sadly, reckless drivers, poor road design, and overlooked hazards make bike accidents all too common. When you're hit while riding, the consequences can be life-changing. You deserve an advocate who understands what you're going through—and knows how to protect your rights.


At Luis Guerrero Law, we fight to hold negligent drivers, companies, and city agencies accountable—because your health, your freedom, and your future matter. We serve injured cyclists in all five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island—as well as surrounding Counties.

COMMON CAUSES OF BICYCLE ACCIDENTS IN NEW YORK CITY

Many bike crashes are avoidable—and often caused by negligence. We investigate collisions involving:

  • Drivers failing to yield or running red lights

  • “Dooring” incidents (car doors opened into bike lanes)

  • Distracted or texting drivers

  • Speeding or aggressive driving behavior

  • Unsafe lane changes

  • Turns made without checking for cyclists

  • Poor road maintenance or unmarked hazards

  • Missing signs or broken bike lane infrastructure

WHO CAN BE HELD LIABLE AFTER A BIKE CRASH?

Liability in bicycle accident cases can extend beyond the driver. We identify all potential defendants, including:

  • ​Private drivers, taxi drivers, and rideshare operators (Uber, Lyft)

  • Delivery services (Amazon, UPS, FedEx)

  • City agencies (for potholes, faulty traffic signals, or broken bike lanes)

  • Property owners (when unsafe conditions spill into the street)

 

We gather security footage, witness statements, crash data, and expert testimony to build the strongest case possible.

COMMON BICYCLE ACCIDENT CASES WE HANDLE

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES—HELMET OR NOT

Even with a helmet, cyclists can suffer concussions or traumatic brain injuries in a crash. These injuries may not be immediately visible but can lead to lasting cognitive and emotional effects.

SPINAL INJURIES AND BONE FRACTURES

Bicycle accidents can cause herniated discs, vertebrae damage, or broken bones—especially in the arms, legs, ribs, or collarbone. These injuries often require surgery and long recovery times.

FACIAL INJURIES AND DENTAL DAMAGE

Handlebar strikes, pavement impacts, or being thrown from a bike can lead to broken jaws, damaged teeth, or eye injuries that require costly reconstructive treatment.

INTERNAL BLEEDING OR ORGAN INJURIES

Blunt force trauma from a vehicle or fall can cause internal bleeding, bruised organs, or life-threatening abdominal injuries that may not be obvious right away.

ROAD RASH, LACERATIONS, AND SCARRING

When a cyclist slides across pavement, they may suffer deep abrasions (“road rash”), cuts, or gashes that can lead to infections, nerve damage, or permanent scarring.

DISFIGUREMENT OR LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Serious crashes may leave riders with permanent disfigurement or physical limitations that impact their ability to work, move freely, or return to daily activities.

STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A BICYCLE ACCIDENT

Protect your health—and your case—by following these steps:

  • Call 911 and get medical help immediately

  • Photograph the scene, your bike, any visible injuries, and the vehicle involved

  • Get the driver’s contact and insurance information

  • Speak with an attorney before talking to insurance adjusters

 

We can handle everything else while you focus on recovery.

WHAT IF YOU WEREN’T WEARING A HELMET?

You can still recover compensation. While helmet use may affect fault percentages, it does not prevent you from bringing a claim. We'll stand up to any attempt to unfairly blame you for what happened.​

WHY CYCLISTS ACROSS NYC TRUST LUIS 

  • We understand what it’s like to share the road with impatient or distracted drivers

  • We know NYC’s streets, intersections, and bike lane dangers

  • We partner with skilled accident reconstruction teams and medical experts

  • We prepare every case for trial—even when we’re negotiating

  • We protect your case value and your dignity throughout the process

YOU DESERVE A LEGAL ADVOCATE WHO RIDES WITH YOU—NOT OVER YOU

If you’ve been injured while riding a bicycle in New York City or the surrounding counties, don’t let insurance companies minimize your pain. At Luis Guerrero Law, we deliver strong legal protection with personal care—and we’re ready when you are.

CONTACT US

SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION

Tell us what happened and Luis will personally review your case and let you know how he can help. You won’t pay a thing unless we win.

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14 Penn Plaza, 9th Fl.

New York, N.Y. 10122

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917-997-1116

 

WHAT YOU CAN RECOVER

We pursue full compensation for:

  • Medical bills (past & future)

  • Lost income and reduced earning ability

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional distress

  • Property damage

  • Wrongful death (for surviving family members)

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