The zip codes in Astoria, NY are 11101, 11102, 11103, 11105 and 11106.
Residents throughout New York City rely on bicycles as a primary mode of transportation as well as a favorite recreational hobby. Those in Astoria, Queens are no exception, where bicyclists enjoy roadways lined with bike lanes. However, the presence of these lanes does not always keep bicycle riders completely safe from harm due to negligent motorists. When a bicycle is involved in a collision with a car, the injuries to bicyclists are often the most severe. Many times, these victims need financial assistance to cover the costs of those injuries. Astoria bicycle accident lawyer Michael J. Redenburg can help you pursue the proper legal actions to ensure you receive the compensation you need, and are entitled to, from the parties liable for your harm. Mr. Redenburg is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate legal representation for victims and their families in the overwhelming aftermath of a serious bike crash. If you have questions about your legal rights after being injured, or losing a loved one, due to bicycle accident, call our office today at (212) 240-9465 or contact us online to speak with an attorney.
Astoria Bicycle Accidents
In Astoria, fourteen percent of the roads have designated bike lanes. This is a higher percentage than the overall rate throughout New York City. These lanes were built as part of the city’s bike lane system and line busy roads such as 20th Avenue, 21st street, Vernon Boulevard, as well as 34th and 36th Avenues. Protected lanes also cross the Tri-Borough Bridge which allow Astoria residents access to Randalls Island and Wards Island. Despite being so bicycle friendly, serious accidents involving bicyclists still occur throughout Astoria. If you’ve been injured in one of these incidents, a seasoned Astoria bicycle accident lawyer can help you determine your legal options.
When involved in a bicycle accident, victims may face multiple doctor visits, hospitalization, surgery, and other rehabilitative treatments for their injuries. These injuries can include traumatic brain injury (TBI); head and neck injuries; broken bones; the need for surgery, burns and roadrash; as well as paralysis and other spinal injuries. Collisions involving bicyclists are also usually due to another’s negligence. Careless actions like excessively speeding, failing to check blind spots, and following a cyclist too closely can all cause severe injuries. Potholes or dangerous road hazards may also sometimes contribute to causing a bicyclist’s injury or death.
In situations involving negligence, a victim or their surviving relatives may seek compensation by pursuing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Proving the elements of negligence are necessary to prevail in these cases. A plaintiff must first show that the defendant owed the victim a duty of reasonable care. It must also be shown that the defendant’s actions were a breach of that duty. The third element is that the breach was a proximate cause of the victim’s injury or death. Lastly, the plaintiff must have suffered damages as a result. Consulting a knowledgeable bicycle accident attorney in Astoria is important to make sure you have the evidence to support your claim.
Vital evidence such as witness statements, expert testimony, accident reconstruction, any footage from the scene of the accident, as well as police reports and other documentation must be gathered in these cases. The 114th Precinct of the New York City Police Department is responsible for investigating bike collisions that occur in Astoria. Reports of their findings are available within seven business days of an accident and can be obtained from their headquarters at 34-16 Astoria Boulevard. These reports can also be requested online via the NYPD’s Collision Reports Portal or the Department of Motor Vehicle’s website, for a small fee.
Bicycle Accident Attorney Serving Astoria
Victims injured by negligence in a bicycle accident may be awarded damages for past and future medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, as well as pain and suffering. In fatal collisions, a victim’s family may receive compensation for burial or funeral costs, loss of support, as well as any outstanding medical bills. Astoria bicycle accident attorney Michael J. Redenburg works tirelessly to ensure these victims and families have the resources they need to aid in their recovery. Mr. Redenburg represents clients in Astoria as well as throughout the Queens borough and elsewhere in New York City. Contact our office online or call (212) 240-9465 today to learn more about your legal rights and options.