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brokenrobot
 
I got hit by a car-service car a week ago, and the driver / owner of the service are flaking out in providing me the info I need to get medical coverage and in paying for the damage to my bike. I think it's time to get a lawyer involved - does anyone have any advice in how to find one?

Thanks!

-chris

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Daily Commute
 
One source is the lawyer referral service of a local bar association. The number for the service of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York is (212) 626-7373. The web site is http://www.abcny.org/pub_reg.html.

There might be other bar associations in New York that have similar services.

franklen
 
If you have a personal auto insurance policy you may be alright with medical bills. Look into if NY is no-fault auto insurance, I think I remember it is from my own investigations of a recent accident in Pennsylvania. In this case, your auto insurance would pay for your med bills up to the policy limit. Although if you dont have a car insurance policy (good chance your not driving a car if you're living and biking in NYC), I don't know what to tell you.

John E
 
If you have a personal auto insurance policy you may be alright with medical bills. Look into if NY is no-fault auto insurance, I think I remember it is from my own investigations of a recent accident in Pennsylvania. In this case, your auto insurance would pay for your med bills up to the policy limit.

Because insurers raise premiums or cancel policies for "high risk" insureds, i.e., those who actually have the audacity to collect on the very policies they pay for, it is generally best to avoid putting small to moderate claims on your own automobile, medical, or homeowner's insurance policy. If at all possible, if you are sure the other party is at fault, push on THEIR liability insurance carrier, even it it means a suit in small-claims court.

brokenrobot
 
Thanks, all! My understanding of NY law is the car-service company's No Fault insurance will be responsible for paying for my treatment. Trick is, the car-service people are refusing to GIVE me that information - the driver wasn't carrying a card, and they've been dodging me ever since... A co-worker has suggested getting the NYC Taxi and Limo Commission involved, since they license car service companies... we'll see how that pans out! Worst-case scenario, my personal health insurance will cover it, but since there's a maximum per year they'll cover and I expect to be getting a surgery this year, I REALLY want to avoid that if I can...

-chris

Avalanche325
 
There is a lawyer that advertises in the back of some cycling mags.

brokenrobot
 
I've spoken again to the driver - I can't tell for sure, but I think he's legitimately interested in taking care of me... he's got a serious case of the flu, which he's using as an excuse for why it's been a few days since I heard from him. It also looks like the T&LC may be able to help me get his insurance information; they've indicated that they will provide me with his records if I make a written request by fax, which I'm going to do in the morning.

-chris

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