Brooklyn Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in a bicycle accident in Brooklyn, NY?

At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, we invite you to schedule a free consultation with a Brooklyn bicycle accident lawyer trusted by clients since 1937.

If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident in Brooklyn, our Brooklyn, NY bicycle accident lawyer can investigate the collision, identify every party responsible, and handle all communication with the insurance company. We build the claim from police reports, medical records, and video evidence, and we pursue the compensation the law allows for your injuries and losses.

The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP has represented injured New Yorkers since 1937, and we pursue full compensation for every client. Contact us to discuss your claim.

Bicycle Accident Lawyer Brooklyn, NY

A bicycle accident lawyer represents riders injured when a driver, a property owner, or a public agency fails to use reasonable care. The work includes gathering evidence, documenting injuries, negotiating with insurers, and filing suit when a claim does not settle.

NYC DOT crash data recorded 1,182 bicyclists injured in Brooklyn collisions with motor vehicles in 2025. Each of those riders faced questions about fault, medical proof, and insurance coverage, which a bicycle accident attorney in Brooklyn, NY works through with every client.

Types of Bicycle Accident Cases We Handle in Brooklyn

Bicycle crashes in Brooklyn tend to follow recognizable patterns. We handle claims from the situations below and from crashes that fit no category. Each claim starts with the facts of the collision and the party responsible for it.

• Dooring accidents. A driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of a rider in a bike lane or beside parked cars. We identify the person who opened the door, the vehicle’s owner, and the insurer behind the vehicle.
• Right-hook and left-turn collisions. These crashes happen when a driver turns across a cyclist’s lane without yielding. Intersection video, witness accounts, and vehicle damage show where each party was positioned.
• Hit-and-run crashes. When a driver leaves the scene, we work to locate the vehicle through camera footage and police records. If the driver is never found, other insurance coverage may still apply.
• Commercial vehicle collisions. Trucks, delivery vans, and buses pose serious danger to riders at turns and in blind spots. Employers and fleet owners may share responsibility, so we examine driver records and company policies.
• Dangerous road and bike lane conditions. Potholes, construction debris, and poorly maintained lanes cause falls with no other vehicle involved. These claims often reach a contractor or the city, and claims against the city follow different procedures than claims against a private party.
• E-bike crashes. Electric bicycle riders face the same hazards as other cyclists, including drivers who misjudge their speed. We review the crash facts and the rider’s equipment before assigning responsibility.
• Defective bicycle parts. A brake, fork, or frame failure can cause a crash even when the rider did everything correctly. A claim against the manufacturer or seller may be available alongside a claim against any driver involved.
• Wrongful death. When a cyclist dies in a crash, surviving family members may bring a claim for their loss. We gather the records needed to document the family’s financial and personal losses.

Why Choose The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP as My Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY?

Three Generations of Brooklyn Trial Practice

Our practice opened on Court Street in 1937, and three generations of our family have represented injured New Yorkers since. As a personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn, NY, we know the Kings County courts where bicycle claims are filed and the insurers who defend them.

Glenn K. Faegenburg has been admitted in New York since 1992 and earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1990. He has tried cases to verdict, Best Lawyers has recognized him since 2018, and Super Lawyers has listed him for ten years. Paul J. Edelstein, admitted in 1995, belongs to the Brooklyn Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Results and Fee Arrangement

We have recovered over $100 million for injured clients, including these awards for people struck by vehicles:

• $2,850,000 for a bicyclist struck by a police vehicle
• $5,500,000 for a pedestrian hit by a motor vehicle in a crosswalk
• $9,000,000 for a pedestrian struck on a sidewalk by a drunk driver
• $5,250,000 for a Staten Island man hit by a negligently driven truck

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. We represent injured people on a contingency basis, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Understanding Bicycle Accident Cases in Brooklyn, NY

Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Bicycle Accident Cases

Liability in a bicycle claim rests on negligence. The other party owed a duty of reasonable care, breached it, and caused your injuries. New York reduces a recovery by the injured person’s share of fault under CPLR 1411. For personal injury claims subject to the state’s no-fault insurance law, which can include a collision with a motor vehicle, a rider whose fault exceeds the other party’s cannot recover in actions commenced on or after May 26, 2026.

Compensation falls into several categories:

• Medical expenses: past and future treatment, therapy, and medication
• Lost earnings: wages missed during recovery and any loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering: physical pain and the injury’s effect on daily life
• Property loss: repair or replacement of the bicycle, helmet, phone, and other gear
• Wrongful death damages: the losses a rider’s family suffers when a crash is fatal

What Are Important Aspects of a Bicycle Accident Case?

Most bicycle claims depend on proof beyond the rider’s own account. Four categories come up in nearly every case.

• Fault. Police reports, photographs, and witness statements support establishing negligence against the driver or other responsible party.
• Video. Cameras on buildings, buses, and vehicles may record the crash, and surveillance video is often erased on a routine schedule, so requests go out quickly.
• Medical records. Consistent treatment supports the injury claim, while gaps in treatment give insurers an argument that the injuries were minor. Earlier records also matter when pre-existing conditions must be separated from new harm.
• Insurance communications. Statements made to an insurer can be used against you, so calls from adjusters are best handled through counsel.

What Is the Bicycle Accident Case Timeline?

New York gives injured people three years from the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit under CPLR 214, a filing deadline that applies while treatment and negotiation continue. Claims against a city agency go through the NYC Comptroller’s office and follow shorter deadlines, and how long claims take otherwise depends on the injuries and on whether the insurer disputes fault.

• Treatment and investigation begin, evidence is preserved, and the insurer receives notice.
• Once treatment reaches a stable point, we present the claim and supporting records in a demand.
• The insurer responds, and the parties exchange offers.
• If talks fail, we file suit in Kings County Supreme Court, where discovery and depositions follow.
• The case ends in a settlement or a trial verdict.

What Should You Bring to Your Bicycle Accident Consultation?

Documents let us evaluate fault and injuries from the first meeting. Bring what you have, even if the file is incomplete.

• Medical records, discharge papers, and bills received so far
• Photographs or video of the scene, the bicycle, your helmet, and your injuries
• The police report number and the other driver’s insurance information, if you have it
• Pay stubs or an employer letter showing missed work, plus a written journal of your symptoms

The first consultation is free, and the consultation process covers how the crash happened, the options available, and how our fees work.

Most Dangerous Locations for Bicycle Accidents in Brooklyn

NYC DOT reports bicycle crashes by police precinct. Three Brooklyn precincts recorded the most bicyclist injuries in 2025.

• Williamsburg (90th Precinct). 118 crashes between bicycles and motor vehicles, with 106 bicyclists injured.
• Bedford-Stuyvesant (79th Precinct). 92 crashes, with 83 bicyclists injured.
• Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace (72nd Precinct). 80 crashes, with 76 bicyclists injured.

Reach Out to The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP to Schedule a Consultation

Evidence is easier to gather the sooner a claim is reviewed. At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, the first consultation is free, and you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Contact us to meet with a Brooklyn bicycle accident lawyer, and we will explain how your claim may proceed.