# Bicycle Accident Claims in NYC
> Cyclists — including delivery riders and e-bike users — have real rights after a crash, and sometimes No-Fault coverage through the vehicle that hit them.

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- URL: https://autoaccidentlawyersnyc.com/motor-vehicle/bicycle-accidents/
- Updated: 2026-08-20T00:46:24+00:00

## About this page
Cyclists — including delivery riders and e-bike users — have real rights after a crash, and sometimes No-Fault coverage through the vehicle that hit them.

## Key facts
- Phone: (212) 555-0100
- Location: New York, New York
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## Page content
New York City's streets put cyclists in constant contact with cars, trucks, and opening doors. When a motor vehicle is involved, an injured cyclist can often access No-Fault benefits through that vehicle's insurance, and pursue the at-fault driver for serious injuries — a combination many riders don't realize is…
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## How New York law applies
- No-Fault can reach cyclists. When a motor vehicle strikes a bicycle, the injured cyclist may be entitled to No-Fault benefits under the insurance of the…
- Dooring and bike-lane incursions are negligence. Opening a door into traffic and drifting into a bike lane are common, well-recognized bases for liability.
- Delivery and e-bike riders are covered too. Working cyclists may have both a workers' compensation path and a third-party claim against the driver who hit them.

## Who may be responsible
Liability often reaches beyond the obvious. Depending on the facts, responsible parties can include:
- The driver and vehicle owner who struck you
- An employer if the driver was working
- A city agency for a dangerous roadway or defect
- For working riders, an employer (workers' comp) plus the at-fault driver
- A bicycle or component manufacturer in a defect case

## Deadlines that matter
Most New York injury lawsuits must be filed within three years of the crash. But if a city bus, the MTA, or another public entity was involved, a Notice of Claim is generally due within 90 days and suit within one year and 90 days. Evidence fades fast, so earlier is always stronger.

## What to do now
- Get checked by a doctor right away, even if you feel “okay” — adrenaline hides injuries, and a gap in treatment is the first thing an insurer attacks.
- Open a No-Fault claim with your own auto insurer promptly; the application is generally due within 30 days of the crash.
- Photograph the vehicles, the street, traffic signals, and your injuries, and write down the police report number.
- Get names and numbers for every driver, passenger, and witness before anyone leaves.
- Keep a short daily note of pain, missed work, and out-of-pocket costs.

## Mistakes to avoid
A good case can be undercut in the first days. Watch for these:
- Giving the other driver's insurer a recorded statement, or accepting a quick settlement, before you know what your claim is worth — early offers are usually…
- Posting about the crash, your injuries, or your activities on social media.
- Letting treatment lapse; insurers read missed appointments as proof you weren't really hurt.

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