Bicycle Accident Lawyers

When you've been in an accident with a vehicle while riding a bicycle, the resulting injuries can leave a lasting mark on your life. Your body isn't built to withstand the force of a vehicle impact, and a bicycle offers little protection, especially at speeds above a few miles per hour. Whether the accident has left you seriously injured or you feel you've come away without lasting harm, it's worth speaking with an attorney in the Nassau County area who handles these cases.

How a lawyer can help

Speaking with a bicycle accident attorney who covers the Nassau County area can help you build a case that supports a fair settlement offer. You need someone who can help you navigate the legal terms and answer the questions you're likely to have. Because injuries or symptoms from an accident sometimes don't show up until later, you'll also want to make sure any related injuries are properly documented and covered going forward. Being struck by a vehicle while on a bicycle can affect your body in ways that aren't always immediately obvious, and an attorney can help you account for that.

Why you need a lawyer

Navigating accident law on your own can be difficult. The insurance company for the driver who hit you has its own attorneys, whose job is to make you as low a settlement offer as possible in order to save the company money — but you can push back with your own attorney on your side. Don't make any decisions until you've spoken with one of the attorneys at Stern & Stern Law Firm and gotten guidance on your settlement and how to proceed legally.

Limit the damage

Limit the harm to the injuries you've actually sustained — that's more than enough to deal with already. Don't compound it by accepting a low settlement offer or feeling like you're to blame for riding your bicycle in the first place. If you've been hit by a vehicle, contact Stern & Stern Law Firm, serving the Nassau County area. We can help give you the peace of mind you need to move forward.

Protect yourself

Working with an attorney at Stern & Stern Law Firm gives you a legal voice working toward a larger settlement for your injuries, and gives you the protection you need. Often, the driver's insurance company will try to shift blame onto the cyclist. Your legal team can help make sure fault isn't placed on you simply for riding on the road.