In 2020, there were 932 fatal bicycle accidents, up from 856 the year before, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show 130,000 people annually are injured in cycling accidents in the United States.

Five common causes of bike accidents are
• distracted cycling;
• tailgating, in which a bicyclist follows a vehicle too closely;
• ignoring traffic signs and signals;
• weaving through traffic; and
• turning without looking.

Most cycling accidents happen in urban areas, where about three in four crashes occur, according to the National Safety Council.

A bicycle accident attorney does the dirty work—the stuff you’d rather not do, such as talking to insurers. Also, an attorney can tell you what to expect and what needs to be done and by when. And an attorney knows how to investigate a case, advocate for you to receive maximum compensation, and protect your rights.

In 2020, there were 932 fatal bicycle accidents, up from 856 the year before, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics show 130,000 people annually are injured in cycling accidents in the United States.

In New York State, no-fault insurance benefits cover medical bills, including prescriptions, X-rays, doctor visits, and hospital bills, for anyone injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle. Getting these benefits requires filing a no-fault insurance application within 30 days of the accident.

You can get paid a percentage of lost wages for work time missed if you’re hurt in an accident, but you must meet paperwork deadlines to apply for such benefits. Basic, no-fault insurance in New York State covers as much as 80 percent of lost earnings or $2,000 per month, whichever is less. But you must apply within 30 days.