Taking to the streets of New Britain on a bicycle is becoming a popular way of commuting to school, work, or nights out with friends. However, whether you are biking to a restaurant on Arch Street or are cycling to work near Chelsey Park, if you are hit by a negligent motorist, you can be left with horrific injuries, and you deserve compensation. At Jacobs & Jacobs, an experienced New Britain bicycle accident lawyer is here to protect your rights.
With over 100 years of experience, the team at Jacobs & Jacobs is here to stand by your side, and our dedicated New Britain personal injury lawyers advocate for you when you find yourself facing the challenges of a personal injury claim. Over the years, we have recovered millions on behalf of our clients, and while these past results cannot guarantee a future outcome, we know how to handle your claim and pursue the most favorable outcome possible.
We focus our law practice solely on injury cases, meaning we have developed the resources and experience needed to handle even the most difficult of personal injury and liability claims. When you need a law firm to advocate for your rights to compensation recovery, Jacobs & Jacobs is here for you.
In 2024 alone, the United States recorded 1,392 bicyclist deaths, and in August of 2025, the state of Connecticut had already reported six bicyclist fatalities, exceeding the annual totals for 2021-2024. It is also important to note that while 62% of fatal bicycle accidents in 2023 involved cyclists who were not wearing a helmet, no matter how much protective gear one wears, accidents, injuries, and death can still occur.
When you suffer a bicycle injury, it is important to understand the full extent of your injury in order to calculate the full and fair amount of compensation you are entitled to. The most common bicycle injuries include:
In Connecticut, injured cyclists are allowed to recover a number of damages. The exact kinds you may deserve depend on the extent of your injuries and how the accident occurred. These damages typically include all related medical expenses, lost wages and future earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage to your personal belongings, and any permanent impairment you may sustain.
In Connecticut, there are several factors that can cause a bicycle accident. Typically, the most common causes include distracted drivers, drunk or impaired drivers, failing to yield the right-of-way to a cyclist, drivers who fail to check their mirrors and blind spots before turning, speeding, potholes, uneven pavement, and other road defects.
Yes, in a bicycle accident claim, you may be able to recover punitive damages. These damages, while rarely awarded, are often involved in cases where the liable party’s actions are deemed to have been particularly egregious or grossly negligent. Punitive damages work to punish the liable party and dissuade them from taking similar actions in the future.
In a cyclist injury claim, there are a number of forms of evidence that might prove useful. These forms of evidence can include photos from the scene of the injury, all of your related medical reports, bills, and other forms of documentation, contact information of any witnesses, physical evidence, like your helmet, your bicycle, and the clothing you were wearing at the time of the accident, and the police report.
When you suffer an injury following a bicycle accident in New Britain, you need to hire a bicycle accident lawyer right away. At Jacobs & Jacobs, our personal injury team is here to serve you. Contact us today online or by phone to learn more about our services and schedule a consultation. This is your first step toward securing the compensation and justice you deserve.