Bronx Bicycle Accident Lawyers
In a bicycle accident, the rider absorbs everything: the door, the bumper, the pavement. Then the insurance company argues the injury isn’t serious enough to qualify for pain and suffering compensation. Frekhtman & Associates has spent 25 years making that argument fail in Bronx courts.
A bicycle accident in the Bronx leaves riders exposed in ways that drivers never are. There’s no frame, no airbag, no buffer between the body and whatever caused the crash. What follows is the insurance process, and on bicycle cases in New York, the carrier’s first move is almost always the serious injury threshold under Insurance Law §5102(d). If they can argue your injuries don’t qualify, they cut off your right to sue for pain and suffering entirely. That argument gets made on real, documented injuries every day, on the Grand Concourse, along Southern Boulevard, in Pelham Bay Park, and on every other Bronx road where riders share space with inattentive drivers. A Bronx bicycle accident lawyer who has fought that threshold argument in court is not the same as one who settles quietly to avoid it.
At Frekhtman & Associates, Arkady Frekhtman, a veteran Bronx Supreme trial attorney, has spent 25+ years fighting the serious injury threshold argument in court, not just in settlement negotiations. When insurers claim your fracture doesn’t qualify or that your limitations aren’t documented well enough, we come back with expert medical evidence and deposition preparation that changes what carriers are willing to offer.
The track record that backs every case we take.
- $900M+ total recovered for injured New Yorkers
- $69.25M largest single recovery in a motor vehicle case
- 25+ years trying cases on the Bronx Supreme calendar
- AVVO 9.9 Rating, National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, AIPIA Ten Best Attorneys
- No fee unless we win
Call our Bronx office at (718) 733-9300 24/7 to find out if you have a case.
Frekhtman & Associates was the right choice for me. The team there were professional, responsive, and supportive. I always felt like my case mattered. Ray Robinson stood out for his clear, detailed communication and steady guidance. He kept me updated throughout and made sure I never felt lost in the process. I'm very thankful for the support from the entire team and would absolutely recommend them!!
Common Causes of Biking Accidents in the Bronx, New York
Bicyclists have every right to use the same streets and roads as all other drivers. Just as drivers have a responsibility to drive safely, so bicyclists.
The most common cause of bicycle accidents is a lack of mutual awareness. Drivers may not notice bikers near their vehicles, or may not give them enough space to maneuver. This can result in bikes not being properly yielded to, or even being run off the road. Common causes for accidents include:
- Ignoring stop signs
- Failing to signal
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Driving while drunk
Any of these activities may not only cause an accident, but proof of them can be a persuasive piece of evidence in the bicyclist’s claim. A Bronx bicycle accident attorney could help examine the evidence to find proof of driver negligence.
Negligence in Bronx Bike Crashes
Because the vast majority of bicycle/car collisions are accidents, they are generally pursued using the legal theory known as negligence. In short, negligence applies when a defendant owed a legal duty to care for the well-being of the plaintiff. If the defendant fails in this duty and the plaintiff is injured as a result, the defendant can be found legally liable and be required to compensate the defendant.
This duty goes both ways. A bike rider also has a duty to protect a car driver if they are sharing the road. Therefore, if a bike cuts off a driver, and that driver is forced to swerve into another car, the bike rider may be legally liable to pay for the damage to both cars and the medical costs of all passengers within.
There are actions bicyclists can take to stay safe and avoid any liability. These include:
- Always wear a helmet
- Ride sober
- Try to only ride in areas with bike lanes
- Always keep both hands on the handlebars and avoid listening to music
- Always ride with the flow of traffic – never against it
- Obey all the rules of the road
- Be extra careful when approaching an intersection
- Wear bright clothing and use reflective tape on the bike
These actions can help bicyclists avoid being in accidents as well as avoid any allegations of liability should an accident occur.
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Statute of Limitations
Even the most clear-cut bicycle accident cases may still fail if the claim is not brought forth in time. A legal concept known as the statute of limitations governs when a case can be heard by the court. In the Bronx, New York, all claims alleging personal injury due to a bike accident must be filed within three years from the date of the incident. If a case is filed outside that time limit, it may be barred from being heard in court.
Contact a Bicycle Accident Attorney in the Bronx
Cyclists in New York have the same legal rights as every other road user, and drivers who fail to yield, cut off a cyclist, or open a car door into a bike lane can be held fully liable for the resulting injuries. What makes bicycle accident cases different is the severity. Without the protection of a vehicle, even a moderate-speed collision can cause fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and road rash that requires surgical treatment.
New York’s pure comparative negligence rule means you can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Insurance companies will argue otherwise. Frekhtman & Associates has spent over 25 years representing seriously injured cyclists across the Bronx, building cases that reflect the full value of what our clients have lost.
There’s no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Our Fight is Your Fight.
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Frekhtman & Associates
20 E 205th Street
Bronx, NY 10468
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