Blog: Bicycle Accident

Whether riding their bike to school or around the neighborhood, children use bicycles for transportation and enjoyment. However, bicycle accidents result in major, life-threatening injuries in children. In the United States, there are an average of 140,000 head injuries and 247 traumatic brain injury deaths among children annually. While parents are responsible for supervising and …

Riding a bicycle provides children with an excellent method of transportation and outdoor activity they may enjoy with friends. However, many children suffer major injuries while riding their bikes because of other individuals’ careless actions. Every year there are an average of 247 traumatic brain injury deaths and 140,000 head injuries among children in the …

Riding a bike around New York isn’t just fun, but it’s a great way to get some fresh air and exercise. From the many health benefits to environmental benefits, it’s no wonder that cycling has become increasingly popular. However, as the increase in cyclists grows, so does the increase in bicycle accidents. Whether you’ve been …

While a car door in a biker’s path may seem like a minor inconvenience, it can be extremely hazardous and cause severe injuries. Often, victims of dooring accidents are caught off guard and are struck by the door or forced to swerve into traffic. Injuries from dooring accidents can be life-altering and cause significant long-term …

Bicyclists face various dangers  when sharing New York’s roads with other vehicles. One common situation is dooring. The act of “dooring” occurs when a car’s passenger or driver opens the door of a vehicle into the trajectory of a pedestrian or bicyclist but does not first inspect whether the path is clear. In this post …

You might think that auto insurance claims apply only to car and truck accidents, not bicycle accidents or motorcycle accidents. But, if you are injured in a bicycle or motorcycle accident caused by the driver of a passenger car, light truck, commercial truck, or bus in New York, you might be eligible to seek insurance compensation. The New York …

According to the New York State Department of Transportation, only bicyclists under 14 years old must wear helmets. While some areas have county-specific mandates, others do not. For instance, in Suffolk County, bicyclists under 17 years old must wear helmets. If you suffered harm in a bicycle accident and weren’t wearing a helmet, you can …

Lockdown due to the Coronavirus has resulted in the postponement of most youth sports as well as decreased motor vehicle traffic, which has led to an increased interest in bicycle rides. For families who have been forced to spend time indoors, bicycle rides offer an attractive and safe option to explore the neighborhood. If your …

Bicycle accidents are claiming lives at an alarming rate in New York City this year. As of July 24, there had been 17 cyclist deaths in NYC since the start of 2019, according to an NBC 4 report. There were 10 cyclist fatalities in NYC in all of 2018. There were two bicyclist fatalities and …

Being a cyclist in Manhattan is challenging and dangerous. Thousands of tourists, motor vehicles, buses, and pedestrians force their way through crowded streets at all hours of the day and night. For years, cyclists have felt that they are at an increased risk of injury due to the lack of bike lanes in many parts …

Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries, and in some cases, the accident may be fatal. Even with helmets and reflective clothing, bicyclists are vulnerable to injury when riding on busy streets and when crossing busy intersections. In 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that nearly 750 bicyclists were killed and about 48,000 …