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Category: Bicycle Accidents

Did Someone Hit You While Riding Your Bike in NY? What’s Next?

Bicycle Accidents Personal Injury

New York City is known for its vibrant cycling culture, with thousands of people commuting on bikes daily. While cycling can be an enjoyable and eco-friendly way to get around, it also comes with its share of risks, especially when sharing the road with cars, trucks, and pedestrians. If you’ve been unfortunate enough to experience a bike accident in the city, it’s essential to know what steps to take next. In this blog, we’ll discuss […]

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On September 22, 2023 by No Comments
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Recovering Damages in a New York Bike Accident Lawsuit

Bicycle Accidents

Unfortunately, bicycle accidents in New York City are common and can result in serious injuries or even death. If you’ve been involved in a bike accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other damages. Here’s what you need to know about recovering damages in a New York bike accident lawsuit. Types of Damages In a bike accident lawsuit, you may be entitled to various types of damages, including: Medical expenses: This […]

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On April 28, 2023 by No Comments
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E Bicyclist Killed By Hit and Run Driver | Lawyers24-7.com

Accidents Bicycle Accidents E-Bike Accidents

Bronx Hit and Run Driver Kills Law Abiding E Bike Rider The recent article in the New York Daily News, “Speeding-hit-and-run driver kills 64 year old e-bicyclist“, brings to light the tragic consequences of reckless driving and the importance of understanding negligence and insurance in accidents involving e-bikes.  As e-bikes continue to grow in popularity, it is essential to be aware of the potential risks and legal implications of accidents involving these vehicles.  In this […]

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On April 9, 2023 by No Comments
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Inexperience: The New Cyclist Safety Hazard on New York Streets

Bicycle Accidents

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed some interesting phenomena. From less air pollution to dolphins frolicking in empty cruise ports, the landscape of the world has changed in many ways because of the pandemic – and one of those is more cyclists on the streets of New York City. Many people are trading in public transportation for two wheels and taking the streets on bicycles to get where they need to go. While this change isn’t […]

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On May 1, 2020 by No Comments
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Ways New York Drivers Cause Bicycle Accidents

Accidents Bicycle Accidents Personal Injury

Although bicycling is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to get around the city, sharing the roads with cars is risky business, and you could wind up seriously injured or killed in a collision. The streets of New York are a chaotic mix of cars, trucks, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians. This means that crashes, many of them serious or deadly, are much more common here than in other places. What’s more – the […]

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On August 23, 2019 by No Comments
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Did you Have a Bike Accident in a NYC Bike Lane?

Bicycle Accidents

At the end of 2018, 20.9 miles of protected bike lanes were added to NYC streets. Despite over 170 miles of bike paths, bike lanes and Greenways in the Bronx, cyclists are still being hit. In 2017, there were over 450 bicycle accidents in the Bronx. Take the example of Carlos Vasquez. He was killed last year while riding his bike on Webster Avenue. A box truck driver struck him late in the evening and […]

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On April 27, 2019 by No Comments
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Gear That Can Protect You from New York Bicycle Injuries

Bicycle Accidents

Even if you’re a native New Yorker or you’ve been biking your whole life, cycling in the city can be straight-up terrifying. At least 26 bikers were killed by motorists in 2017 alone. That’s the bad news. Want some good? Protective gear can help you reduce injuries, and the right gear might even save your life. Before you ride, make sure you have all of your safety gear ready to wear and use. What should […]

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On April 24, 2019 by No Comments
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How New York Parents Can Protect Kids after a Bicycle Accident

Bicycle Accidents Child Accidents & Injuries

Bicycle riding is a great activity for children. It helps them stay active and enjoy the outdoors, and it can give older children more independence as they use their bikes as a means of transportation. However, bike riding is also a common way for kids to sustain injuries. How common are bike riding injuries? Bicycle accidents account for about 500,000 emergency room visits annually, and about 300,000 of these injured cyclists are children. Worse, around […]

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On September 6, 2018 by No Comments
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Hurt While Biking in NY? Here’s What You Need to Do

Bicycle Accidents Personal Injury

Biking is one of the best ways to get around in the city. You’re not subject to traffic and parking issues that make ride-sharing and driving cumbersome. And it’s often faster than taking public transit. However, collisions with automobiles are a major risk for cyclists here, making bicycle accidents a common cause of serious injury. A recent accident involving bicyclists on the 28th Annual NYC Century Bike Tour illustrates this point. An unlicensed driver who […]

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On April 5, 2018 by No Comments
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In Bike Accidents, Drivers May Not Even Realize They’re at Fault

Bicycle Accidents Personal Injury

Cyclists and drivers who have to “share the road” don’t always have the best relationship. This is especially so in a bustling city like New York. Streets are narrow, and everyone moves fast. The rules aren’t exactly clear to all drivers about who has the right of way when they are on the road with cyclists. In fact, if a driver hits a cyclist, they might not even understand that they made a mistake. Uber […]

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On August 30, 2017 by No Comments
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