$3.85 Million Bicycle Accident Settlement in Manhattan
Raphaelson & Levine recovered a $3.85 million settlement for a delivery cyclist who was rear-ended by an NYPD tow truck while biking in Manhattan.
A Manhattan Bicycle Collision
Our client was making deliveries by bicycle in Manhattan when an NYPD tow truck struck him from behind. The impact knocked him off his bike and onto the pavement, leaving him with a torn left shoulder requiring surgical repair and a severe right knee injury that demanded additional surgery and extensive physical therapy.
As a delivery worker who depended on his physical ability to earn a living, the injuries upended his daily life. He faced mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about whether he would regain full use of his shoulder and knee.
Taking on the City of New York
Claims against the City of New York involve strict procedural requirements, including a 90-day notice of claim filing deadline that many injured people miss. Our bicycle accident attorneys moved quickly to preserve our client's rights, filing the required notice and launching a parallel investigation into the crash. We obtained surveillance footage, the tow truck's GPS and dispatch records, and the operator's driving history — all of which pointed to negligent operation of the vehicle.
The city's attorneys challenged our client's account and attempted to minimize the severity of his injuries. Our team countered with detailed medical testimony and vocational assessments documenting the long-term impact on his earning capacity and quality of life.
$3.85 Million for an Injured Cyclist
The $3.85 million settlement compensates our client for both surgeries, his rehabilitation costs, lost wages during recovery, diminished future earning capacity, and the chronic pain and limitations he will carry forward.
"Cyclists in New York City are among the most vulnerable road users, and when a city vehicle causes a serious collision, the injured person deserves full accountability — not bureaucratic delays. We fought to make sure our client received every dollar he was owed." — Joseph Taylor, Bicycle Accident Attorney at Raphaelson & Levine
If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, our New York truck accident attorneys have decades of experience handling claims against private drivers, commercial operators, and government entities, and are ready to review your claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
