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Bicycle Messenger Accident Lawyers New York City, NY

Personal Injury Attorney Helps Bike Messenger Accident Victims Get Compensated for Injuries in NYC and All Five Boroughs

Even with modern communications technology, some documents need to be delivered in hard copy. Businesses that need to transport documents quickly often turn to bike messengers. There are thousands of bike messengers and delivery people in large cities, including New York City. When bike messengers are injured or killed in bicycle accidents, it is important to find out how and why. In some cases, injured bike messengers may be able to obtain compensation for their injuries and losses. When the injuries were the result of another party’s negligence, an experienced NYC personal injury attorney may be able to help.

At Proner & Proner in NYC, lead attorney Mitchell Proner helps injured bicycle messengers obtain maximum compensation. In addition to assisting with workers’ compensation claims, Proner & Proner attorneys can deal with insurance companies and will file civil lawsuits in cases of catastrophic injury. Our goal is always to obtain the maximum compensation available. To learn more, call the law office of Proner & Proner in New York City, or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.

Examples of Bike Messenger Accidents in NY

Bike messengers and delivery persons can become involved in the same accidents that other bicycle riders experience. These include:

Dooring accidents
Accidents caused by motor vehicles traveling in the bike lane
Pedestrians crossing against traffic lights
Potholes in bike lanes
Drunk drivers
Speeding drivers
Drivers who violate traffic laws

Consequences of Bike Accidents in New York City, NY

Messengers involved in these types of bicycle accidents suffer head and brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, broken bones, internal injuries, skin lacerations, and other catastrophic injuries. In addition to having to deal with medical bills, rehab, prescription drugs, and other costs associated with recovering from a serious injury, bicycle accident victims in New York City, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and elsewhere in New York often experience lost income and property damage. Some may be unable to continue in their jobs as bike messengers.

How We Will Build Your New York City Bicycle Messenger Case

The lawyers at New York personal injury law firm Proner & Proner build strong cases for compensation by investigating the accident thoroughly, deposing witnesses, and consulting medical experts who can determine the effect of the accident on the life of the victim. We know hot to build strong cases that get results.

Call the NYC Bike Messenger Lawyers at Proner & Proner for a Free Consultation

If you were injured while working as a bike messenger, you owe it to yourself to learn whether you are eligible to take legal action after an accident. Talk to a knowledgeable NYC personal injury attorney at Proner & Proner. You can always schedule a free consultation to discuss your bike messenger accident case. Call us now or fill out our online contact form to get started.

Attorney Mitchell Proner serves clients across New York State and Connecticut. He also handles cases throughout the United States.

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Motor Vehicle Accidents Verdicts & Settlements

Proner & Proner’s experienced car accident attorneys win big verdicts and settlements for seriously injured clients. In some cases, clients have won millions of dollars in compensation. Some of our major cases are listed below.

$5,100,00.00
Female, 43: Cyclist hit by truck
Our client was riding her bicycle when a truck was turning and came up onto the sidewalk. Our client went to back up and the truck struck her.
Injuries: Catastrophic injuries to entire right side of body below the waist resulting in amputation of the right leg and hind quarter; bladder rupture; multiple rib and spinal fractures
$4,300,000.00
Male, 63: Pedestrian hit by bus
Our client was crossing a street when a bus hit a car and the car spun and hit him.
Injuries: Traumatic brain injury; fractured shoulder
$3,300,000.00
Male: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was struck as a pedestrian by a taxicab that was involved in an accident with a bus.
Injuries: Stroke, with quality of life after the accident greatly diminished
$2,600,000.00
Female, 45: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Crossing the street, our client was run over by a truck.
Injuries: Fractured skull and fractured right ankle, requiring surgery to head and leg
$2,600,000.00
Female, 49: Cyclist hit by truck
Our client was riding her bicycle when a truck was turning and came up onto the sidewalk - our client went to back up and the truck struck her.
Injuries: Cognitive deficiencies, behavioral changes, permanent disability
$1,500,000.00
Male, 38: Wrongful death
A man pulled over on the roadway to assist another vehicle in distress, and a tractor trailer struck him and his parked vehicle, resulting in his death.
Injuries: Wrongful death
$1,165,000.00
Female, 17: Vehicle collision
Our client was in a car driven by her sister that skidded on ice into oncoming traffic.
Injuries: Broken hip and a ruptured diaphragm
$1,100,000.00
Female, Female: Vehicle collided with guardrail
Two clients were injured in an accident that took place in 2003 when they were passengers in a car that hit a guardrail.
Injuries: The clients each sustained a broken wrist
$825,000.00
Female, 45: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was a pedestrian hit by a left turning vehicle.
Injuries: Soft tissue injuries to neck, back and shoulder which required three surgeries
$800,000.00
Multiple Clients: Vehicle collision
Intersection accident with a van transporting handicapped adults.
Injuries: Broken ankle, closed head injury
$550,000.00
Female, 32: Vehicle collision
While making a left hand turn, our client was struck by another vehicle.
Injuries: Broken right wrist, three compound fractures on right ulna requiring surgery, mild traumatic brain injury
$550,000.00
Female, 21: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was hit by car while on her way to work by a vehicle making a left hand turn.
Injuries: Comminuted left tibia and fibula fractures that required surgery
$371,275.00
Male, 47: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was struck by a car while making a left hand turn.
Injuries: Broken pelvis, fractured sacrum
$350,000.00
Male, 31: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Defendant made illegal U-turn and struck our client.
Injuries: Dislocated shoulder; injury to iliotibial band and lateral aspect of the right knee
$325,000.00
Female, 42: Pedestrian hit by vehicle
Our client was hit by a car while crossing the street.
Injuries: Blood clots in abdomen, two broken ribs, compression fractures of spine
$300,000.00
Male: Vehicle collision
Our client was riding a scooter and was hit by a flat-bed tow truck.
$290,000.00
Male, 37: Vehicle collision
A traffic light was turning green for our client, when a woman ran full speed against the light and hit our client.
Injuries: Left ankle fracture which required open reduction and internal fixation. Fractured and broken nose
$270,000.00
Female, 55: Wrongful death
Our client’s husband was killed when a car drove into the driver’s side of the vehicle. Wrongful death.
$250,000.00
Male, 61 - Female, 62: Vehicle collision
Accident caused by police chase.
Injuries: Our client died as a result of her injuries, which included multiple fractures and massive bilateral extensive pulmonary with significant right ventricular strain.

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Mitchell Proner is an amazing and very experienced trial lawyer, who takes care of his clients. He represented me in a car accident case, kept me very informed during the lengthy legal process and got me the settlement that I expected. His friendly office staff was always willing to assist and answer any questions I had. I recommend Mitchell Proner to all my friends and family!

Besides being well versed and very knowledgeable about all aspects of my case it was simply a pleasure dealing with Mr. Proner and his colleagues at Proner and Proner. In a time of hardship Mr. Proner and the staff at Proner and Proner made it very easy for us to cope with all of the legal processes which we are not accustom to. I couldn't recommend a better group of people let alone an attorney as Mitchell Proner and the staff at Proner and Proner. Thank you again for all of your assistance.

Awesome experience, excellent service, very professional and fast resolving my case. My number one attorney - definitely recommended more than once. Thank you!