Were you injured in a Citi Bike accident in Brooklyn?
At Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers, we provide Citi Bike accident representation on a contingency basis, with no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
If you were injured in a Citi Bike accident, our Brooklyn, NY Citi Bike accident lawyer can pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We identify the driver, company, or agency responsible for the crash and present the claim to the insurers that cover them.
Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers represents injured people only. Our attorneys have practiced personal injury law in New York since 2001. Contact our office to discuss your claim.
Citi Bike Accident Lawyer Brooklyn, NY
A Citi Bike accident lawyer represents riders who are hurt while using New York City's bike share system, whether on a classic bike or an e-bike. The work involves establishing who was negligent, documenting the injuries, and presenting a claim for medical costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
The NYC DOT crash report for 2025 recorded 1,428 traditional bicycle rider injuries in Brooklyn. Of those, 1,182 occurred in crashes involving a motor vehicle. A collision with a car, truck, or bus is the most common source of cycling injuries in the borough.
Types of Citi Bike Accident Cases We Handle in Brooklyn
Every Citi Bike rider in Brooklyn shares the road with cars, trucks, buses, and delivery vehicles. We investigate each crash to identify every party whose conduct contributed to it.
- Car accidents. Drivers who turn across a bike lane or fail to yield at an intersection can strike a Citi Bike rider with little warning. We obtain the police report, request camera footage from nearby buildings, and present the claim to the driver's insurer.
- Dooring accidents. Opening a car door into the path of a cyclist can make the driver or passenger responsible for the rider's fall. We identify the vehicle, the occupant who opened the door, and the insurance policy that applies.
- Hit and run accidents. A driver who leaves the scene does not end the rider's claim. We work from witness accounts, partial plate numbers, and surveillance video. When the driver is never found, we look for other coverage that applies.
- Truck accidents. Box trucks and tractor-trailers making right turns can strike a rider in the driver's blind spot. These cases often involve both a driver and a commercial carrier. We request the carrier's records before they are discarded.
- Bus accidents. Buses cross bike lanes to reach curbside stops on routes throughout the borough. A claim against a public transit authority requires a notice of claim within 90 days, so we act on these cases promptly.
- Rideshare accidents. Uber and Lyft drivers stopping mid-block for pickups can strike or door a passing rider. Whether the driver was logged into the app at the time affects which insurance policy applies.
- Delivery driver accidents. Delivery vans double-parked in bike lanes push riders into traffic. Delivery workers on mopeds and e-bikes also collide with Citi Bike riders in the same lanes. We trace the vehicle to its operator and, where the facts support it, to the business it was serving.
- Scooter accidents. A Citi Bike rider can be struck by someone on an electric scooter or a privately owned e-bike. Insurance in these cases is often limited, so we search for every policy that may cover the loss.
- Wrongful death. When a Citi Bike crash takes a rider's life, the family may bring a wrongful death claim through the estate. We represent surviving families and pursue the damages New York law allows.
Why Choose Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers as My Citi Bike Accident Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY?
New York Trial Credentials Behind Every Bike Share Claim
Laura Rosenberg has been licensed in New York and New Jersey since 2001. Personal injury law is her primary practice. She earned her law degree from Cardozo School of Law in 2000 and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She has been selected for Super Lawyers recognition every year from 2019 through 2026.
Ivan Rodriguez earned his law degree at Hofstra University in 2001. He represents injured clients in personal injury matters and is fluent in Spanish. Both attorneys are members of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Our attorneys bring 100 combined years of experience to bicycle cases. That is the depth a rider should expect from a personal injury lawyer in Brooklyn, NY.
Results for New Yorkers Injured on City Streets
Our case record includes millions of dollars recovered for injured clients. Among those results:
- $275,000 settlement for a cyclist who suffered a head injury when a vehicle struck his bike
- $750,000 in a truck accident case
- A $550,000 settlement following a rear-end collision
- $250,000 jury verdict, after a three-day trial, for a woman struck by a car while crossing the street
We take Citi Bike cases on a contingency fee. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
What Is Important to Understand About a Citi Bike Accident Case?
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Citi Bike Accident Cases
Liability rests on negligence. The rider must show that a driver, company, or agency owed a duty of reasonable care, failed to meet it, and caused the injury. The Citi Bike rental agreement contains release terms that name the bike share operator, its sponsors, and the City of New York. It does not name the drivers involved in most collisions.
Compensation in a Brooklyn Citi Bike accident claim can include:
- Medical expenses, past and future, from emergency care through surgery and physical therapy
- Lost earnings and a reduced ability to work
- No-fault benefits for basic economic loss, paid up to $50,000 per person regardless of who caused the crash
- Pain and suffering, which in a claim against a driver requires a serious injury such as a fracture or a significant limitation of use
Economic loss above the no-fault amount can also be claimed from the at-fault driver.
Fault can be shared. Under CPLR 1411, a rider's share of fault reduces the recovery in proportion. Since the 2026 amendment took effect in May, a rider who sues a driver and is found more at fault than the defendants combined recovers nothing. That makes the percentage of fault the deciding figure in many Brooklyn cases. We contest any attempt to inflate it.
What Are Important Aspects of a Citi Bike Accident Case?
Evidence from a bike share crash disappears quickly. Building cameras often overwrite footage within days or weeks. Witnesses can be difficult to identify if they didn’t speak with police.
Several records are central to a Citi Bike accident attorney's file. The ride history in the Citi Bike app can confirm when the trip began. The NYPD collision report identifies the driver and the insurer. A copy can be requested through the NYPD reports page or from the local Brooklyn precinct. Medical records connect the injury to the crash. Documenting your injuries from the first day supports both the no-fault application and the injury claim. In dooring cases, a witness who saw when the door opened often decides liability.
Statements to an insurer matter too. An adjuster may use a rider's own words to assign fault.
What Is the Citi Bike Accident Case Timeline?
Most claims follow the sequence below. A contested fault finding or a lengthy recovery can extend it.
- The rider receives medical treatment and applies for no-fault benefits through the vehicle's insurer.
- We investigate: police report, video, witness statements, and ride data.
- If a public entity such as a transit authority is involved, a notice of claim must be served within 90 days.
- Once treatment stabilizes, we present a demand to the liability insurer and negotiate.
- Claims that do not resolve proceed to a lawsuit, which must be filed within three years of the crash. Discovery, depositions, and trial follow if necessary.
What Should You Bring to Your Citi Bike Accident Consultation?
The first meeting covers how the crash happened, the treatment you have received, and the deadlines that apply to your claim.
- The police report or incident number
- Screenshots of the ride from the Citi Bike app
- Medical records, bills, and work notes from your doctor
- Photos of the scene, the bike, and your injuries
- Letters or emails from any insurance company
Most Dangerous Locations for Citi Bike Accidents in Brooklyn
Dangerous streets
- Flatbush Avenue. NYC DOT designates Flatbush Avenue a Vision Zero priority corridor. Between Tillary Street and Avenue V, DOT recorded 206 cyclist injuries from 2016 to 2020.
- Atlantic Avenue. DOT identified Atlantic Avenue as a priority corridor in its Brooklyn safety plan, including the busy junction with Flatbush Avenue.
- Fourth Avenue. This wide arterial runs through Sunset Park and Park Slope, where DOT built protected bike lanes under its Green Wave plan.
- Eastern Parkway. DOT has prioritized the parkway for safety improvements through Crown Heights.
Dangerous highway and bridge approaches
- Flatbush Avenue Extension at Tillary Street. This approach to the Manhattan Bridge is one of DOT's Vision Zero priority intersections.
- Third Avenue beneath the Gowanus Expressway. Riders share this corridor with expressway ramp traffic. DOT flagged it for a safety re-evaluation.
- Hamilton Avenue. It carries traffic to and from the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel. DOT identified it for bike lane construction.
Reach Out to Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers to Schedule a Consultation
Our Brooklyn Citi Bike accident lawyer can review the crash, your medical treatment, and the deadlines that apply to your claim. Rosenberg & Rodriguez Personal Injury Lawyers represents riders on a contingency fee. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Our Brooklyn office responds to new inquiries promptly. Contact us to arrange a time to discuss your legal options.
