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Bike Accident : Look Out for the “Right Hook”

April 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

Bike Accident Lawyer Representing Bicyclists Injured In Accidents

Thousands of cyclists take to the busy New York City streets each day. If you are one of them, you need to know how to avoid the common and dangerous “right hook.”

What is the Right Hook?

As cyclists travel in a designated bike lane or another space to the right side of the street, a car may turn right, crossing the cyclist’s path. When this happens, the cyclist may be sideswiped by the car’s passenger side, causing serious injury. It’s also possible for the bike to “T-bone” the side of the car as it turns in front of the bicycle, directly crossing the bike lane. The right hook can happen anytime a car makes a right turn onto another street or into a driveway or parking lot entrance without looking to the right to check for cyclists.

Who’s at Fault when the “Right Hook” Occurs?

It depends. These types of accident are tricky and depend on the details of the accident. Since people drive cars more often than they bike, many drivers will automatically blame the cyclist, feeling that cars should always have their right of way on the road.

However, that is not true, as drivers are expected to safely share the road with bikers in New York.1 If a driver closely cuts off a cyclist by turning right after barely passing them, the automobile driver will often be seen as responsible for the accident.

Drivers must be cautious to remember that cyclists use the roads and may very well be riding in the bike lane or in a space toward the curb. That’s why it is important for drivers to take right-hand turns at the proper speed and always use a turn signal. If you are bicycling in New York City and are hit by a car, you should discuss what happened with an experienced Personal Injury Law Firm.

Personal Injury Lawyer Brooklyn NY Can Help You Recover Compensation For Your Injuries

If you’ve been hit by the right hook, contact us at The Rybak Firm, PLLC., to discuss your injuries. Our Personal Injury Lawyer Brooklyn NY understand this common type of accident. Call us today at (718) 307-5554 for a free consultation.

1http://www.safeny.ny.gov/media/share-road.htm

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Our offices are located in Brooklyn, NY.  Although our offices are in Brooklyn, NY we serve the whole NYC Metro Area and represent clients in every borough of New York City. Our Personal Injury Attorney will travel to you if you are unable to meet at our offices due to an injury. We also provide free transportation to and from our offices.

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Brooklyn, NY 11235

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