Queens Bicycle Accident Attorney
Hit while cycling in Queens? Call 888-RAYTSIN for a free consultation with an experienced bicycle accident lawyer.
Recent Recoveries
Results for Injured Cyclists
$3.6M
Truck vs. Cyclist
$2.4M
Dooring Collision
$1.8M
Left-Turn Strike
$1.3M
Hit-and-Run
$980K
Rideshare Crash
$720K
Bike Lane Injury
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is unique.
Struck While Riding in Queens?
Cyclists Have Full Rights on Queens Streets.
Cycling in Queens has surged — and so have injuries. Dooring, bike-lane obstructions, and turning-driver conflicts injure riders every day on Queens Boulevard, Vernon Boulevard, and dozens of other corridors. Under New York law, cyclists have the same rights as drivers, plus statutory protections against dooring and lane obstruction. Raytsin Law Firm PC pursues every source of recovery — no-fault benefits, uninsured motorist coverage, and full third-party lawsuits for pain and suffering.
Why Choose Us
Why Injured Cyclists Choose Raytsin Law Firm PC
We Understand Cyclist Rights
Cyclists have the same right to the road as motorists under NY VTL § 1231. We know how to defeat the insurer's default 'the biker should have been more careful' narrative.
Millions Recovered for Injured Cyclists
We have secured seven- and six-figure recoveries for cyclists struck across Queens. Prior results never guarantee outcome, but they show what a prepared case can achieve.
No-Fault Plus Third-Party Claims
Cyclists hit by a vehicle qualify for the driver's no-fault benefits and can pursue a separate lawsuit for pain and suffering when injuries meet NY's serious-injury threshold.
No Fee Unless We Win
Every bicycle accident case is handled on contingency. You pay nothing upfront and no legal fees unless and until we recover for you.
Compensation
Damages Available to Injured Cyclists
Economic Damages
- Emergency and hospital bills
- Surgery, imaging, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Bicycle and equipment replacement
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
Special Damages
- Wrongful death for surviving family
- Punitive damages in DUI cases
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist claims
- MVAIC benefits for hit-and-runs
Cases We Handle
Types of Queens Bicycle Accident Claims
Dooring Accidents
Drivers and passengers who open a door into a cyclist's path violate NY VTL § 1214. Dooring is one of the most common — and most preventable — bike injuries in Queens.
Intersection Collisions
Left- and right-turning drivers routinely fail to yield to cyclists in the bike lane. These crashes cause some of the most catastrophic cyclist injuries.
Bike Lane Obstructions
Vehicles blocking bike lanes force cyclists into traffic. When that maneuver causes a crash, the obstructing driver can be held liable.
Truck & Delivery Vehicle Strikes
Box trucks, delivery vans, and commercial vehicles have massive blind spots. Their insurance layers are also much deeper than a typical driver's.
Rideshare & Taxi Collisions
Uber, Lyft, and taxi drivers frequently strike cyclists while making sudden stops or opening doors for passengers. Multiple policies often apply.
Distracted Driver Crashes
Texting and phone use take a driver's attention off the road. Cell records often prove exactly what happened at the moment of impact.
Drunk Driving Strikes
Impaired drivers cause the most catastrophic cyclist injuries. Punitive damages may be available on top of compensatory recovery.
Speeding & Reckless Driving
Higher speeds mean higher injury severity. Violations of NYC's 25 mph limit and reckless-driving statutes strengthen liability.
Hit-and-Run Bike Crashes
When a driver flees, your own uninsured motorist policy — or MVAIC — can still pay for medical care and pain and suffering.
Dangerous Corridors
Queens Streets Where Cyclists Are Hit Most
Queens Boulevard
Wide, high-speed lanes and long crossings make QB one of NYC's most dangerous corridors for cyclists — despite protected bike-lane upgrades.
Vernon Boulevard
A heavily-used cycling route through Long Island City where turning trucks and double-parked vehicles routinely put riders in danger.
Skillman & 43rd Avenues
Protected bike lanes have helped, but intersection turn conflicts and lane obstructions still injure Sunnyside and Woodside riders every year.
After the Accident
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Queens
- 1Call 911 — get police and EMS to the scene.
- 2Accept medical treatment even if you feel 'okay.'
- 3Get the driver's name, license, plate, and insurance.
- 4Photograph the scene, vehicle, bike, and your injuries.
- 5Preserve your bike, helmet, and damaged gear as evidence.
- 6Get names and phone numbers of every witness.
- 7Do NOT apologize or admit fault at the scene.
- 8Request the police accident report (MV-104AN).
- 9Do NOT give a recorded statement to any insurer.
- 10Call a Queens bicycle accident attorney right away.
FAQs
Queens Bicycle Accident Questions
Contact Us
Call Our Queens Bicycle Accident Attorneys Today
Available 24/7. Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with an experienced Queens bicycle accident lawyer about your case.
221-10 Jamaica Avenue, Suite 106, Queens Village, NY 11428
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