Lawyer/Attorney recommendations?
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Lawyer/Attorney recommendations?
I have been summoned to answer to damages after hitting a pedestrian in NYC. Does anyone have any good lawyer recommendations? Thanks!
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If you have homeowners or renters insurance, report the claim to your insurance company. Your policy may provide you liability coverage and with it a defense on the insurance company's dime (that is, free lawyer). Act fast though as your time is limited.
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If I had never been on a particular bicycle forum, and suddenly needed a lawyer, I would not seek out a bicycle forum, join, and then as a first post, ask for lawyer recommendations.
That is like working in a restaurant, accidentally burning a customer as I served up some flaming flambé, then joining a cooking forum and asking for lawyer recommendations.
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If you've got auto insurance, call them first. Most policies (excluding "don't pay for what you don't think you'll need") will cover the driver regardless of what s/he's driving.
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Ask about all of your coverages. That's why you buy insurance.
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I know two great bike lawyers in Chicago. They might know bike lawyers in NYC.
https://keatinglegal.com/
https://www.fklawillinois.com/
https://keatinglegal.com/
https://www.fklawillinois.com/
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My apologies then. Here in GA accidents while cycling are generally either a coverage under homeowners or a special policy it's own. These jokers try their best not to cover anything they can.
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Just a follow up if it can help anyone in the future.
NYC bike lawyer Daniel Flanzig a cyclist that protects cyclists. newyorkbikelawyer.com
Some home owners and rental insurance policies cover personal injury liability to others caused by you riding.
Time will tell whether mine does, but a claim has been filed.
Cheers to those that have helped.
NYC bike lawyer Daniel Flanzig a cyclist that protects cyclists. newyorkbikelawyer.com
Some home owners and rental insurance policies cover personal injury liability to others caused by you riding.
Time will tell whether mine does, but a claim has been filed.
Cheers to those that have helped.
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Just a follow up if it can help anyone in the future.
NYC bike lawyer Daniel Flanzig a cyclist that protects cyclists. newyorkbikelawyer.com
Some home owners and rental insurance policies cover personal injury liability to others caused by you riding.
Time will tell whether mine does, but a claim has been filed.
Cheers to those that have helped.
NYC bike lawyer Daniel Flanzig a cyclist that protects cyclists. newyorkbikelawyer.com
Some home owners and rental insurance policies cover personal injury liability to others caused by you riding.
Time will tell whether mine does, but a claim has been filed.
Cheers to those that have helped.
Why do I feel sort of like this was a well executed spam post?
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So was this question really just a way to post a free advertisement for Dewy, Chetham and Howe?
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I am a criminal defense attorney in Orange County, CA with over a decade of experience
And my recommendation would be to not seek out an attorney on a bicycle forum
And my recommendation would be to not seek out an attorney on a bicycle forum
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Try getting hold of Steve:
https://www.vaccaroandwhite.com/
https://www.vaccaroandwhite.com/
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