Crashes Involving City, State, or Other Municipal Vehicles in New York City
Contact us if you were involved in a crash with a City or Municipal authority owned or operated vehicle such as:
- Fire Truck or Police Car
- Transit Authority or MTA Bus or Van
- Sanitation Vehicle or Street Cleaner
- City Owned Car or Truck
- Village or other Municipal Vehicle
- State Owned Car, Truck, or Construction Vehicle
Lawsuits against Municipal defendants have very unique and restrictive rules. Actions against the state, cities, counties, towns, and villages usually require the service of a Notice of Claim. Most importantly, if you are over 18 years of age, you often have only 90 days after you are injured to file a Notice of Claim that you intend to bring a lawsuit against these defendants.
For instance, if you are struck by a Fire Truck while riding your bike, you must file a Notice of Claim with the City of New York within 90 days, or you will lose the right to bring a lawsuit. (Sometimes a failure to timely file the Notice of Claim can be corrected if a special proceeding is brought within a year and ninety days of the collision).
The 90 day Notice of Claim requirement applies to many different types of cases against the City of New York, Counties of Nassau and Suffolk, Westchester, and the various towns and villages throughout the state. These may include falls or crashes due to roadway defects such as pot holes, vault, and other defective street hardware.
If you are injured by a municipality, you need a lawyer who is experienced in the handling of these claims. Flanzig and Flanzig has handled hundreds of claims against municipalities as far east as Montauk and as far North as Rockland. We have handled all types of lawsuits against municipal defendants, as a result of the negligence of these defendants causing injuries to riders.
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"Total experts."Flanzig & Flanzig is THE law firm that can help you when you were involved in a bicycle crash. Total experts.- Wan P.
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"They made it feel easy and effortless."The staff is all very responsive and kind and I feel very grateful I was in their hands throughout. From the accident to the end of the case, I was relieved to be working with someone with such experience and expertise in this field that they made it feel- Zach H.
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"You changed my life."I want to sincerely thank Flanzig & Flanzig, LLP, for everything they’ve done for me. My case was incredibly unique, and after being turned away or dismissed by other firms, this was the only team willing to truly fight for me.- Ebony P.
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"Daniel and his team are incredible professionals and very knowledgeable."Daniel and his team are incredible professionals and very knowledgeable about NYC/New York State bike law. Daniel was incredibly responsive and attentive during my multi-year incident. I was impressed with his knowledge about the NYC/New York State court system, as well as his relationships. He seems to know everyone in the field and is incredibly well respected. The process ended successfully, largely due to Daniel's expertise. I highly recommend his services.- Pavan R.
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"Dan and the team at Flanzig & Flanzig are exceptional."Dan and the team at Flanzig & Flanzig are exceptional. From the day of my incident to the final settlement, Dan and the entire Flanzig & Flanzig team were attentive and communicated all steps clearly. The process is not easy or fast (although mine seemed to progress quicker than others), and it was comforting to know I could focus on recovery while the Flanzig & Flanzig team took care of all the paperwork, court sessions, and negotiated a great outcome. Thank you, Dan and Team!!!- Bouker P.
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"I highly recommend working with them."Daniel Flanzig and his team have been a pleasure to work with. I experienced an unfortunate bike accident over the summer and Daniel and Shirley were nothing short of compassionate, clear, and organized while guiding me through the no-fault process. They have been incredibly responsive and easy to reach, no matter the question(s). I highly recommend working with them.- Alix M.
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"Flanzig & Flanzig should be your first call"If you’re a cyclist seeking justice after an accident, Daniel Flanzig and his team at Flanzig & Flanzig should be your first call.
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I highly recommend Cathy if you’re looking for a lawyer who is persistent, professional, and truly cares about her clients. I was hit by a taxi cab while riding my bike, and the process to get a settlement took much longer than expected due to COV
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