Lawyer/Attorney recommendations?
09-25-20, 10:28 AM
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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!
09-25-20, 11:02 AM
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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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09-25-20, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by phughes
This is probably not the best place to look for an attorney.
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09-25-20, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Erzulis Boat
This probably the BEST place to look for an attorney.
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09-25-20, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by phughes
So, you're from Santa Barbara, how many lawyers do you know in NYC?
09-25-20, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Erzulis Boat
Two. They always tell me that sticking around at the scene is the first mistake.
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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09-25-20, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by phughes
This is probably not the best place to look for an attorney.
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09-25-20, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by phughes
This is probably not the best place to look for an attorney.
Best bet is to get referrals from people you know.
09-25-20, 12:22 PM
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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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Originally Posted by pdlamb
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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09-25-20, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Juan Foote
An automotive policy isn't going to cover you for riding a bike. Don't be silly.
Ask about all of your coverages. That's why you buy insurance.
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09-25-20, 12:51 PM
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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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Originally Posted by Juan Foote
An automotive policy isn't going to cover you for riding a bike. Don't be silly.
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Originally Posted by pdlamb
I don't think it's silly when I know of two people whose liability were covered when they were at fault while cycling.
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09-25-20, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Erzulis Boat
Two. They always tell me that sticking around at the scene is the first mistake.
I guess that is more New Jersey and maybe some of the Boroughs, but still .....
09-25-20, 01:44 PM
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09-25-20, 01:51 PM
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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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Originally Posted by peteyg
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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09-25-20, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wgscott
So was this question really just a way to post a free advertisement for Dewy, Chetham and Howe?
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09-25-20, 02:46 PM
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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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09-25-20, 04:08 PM
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Try getting hold of Steve:
https://www.vaccaroandwhite.com/
https://www.vaccaroandwhite.com/
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