By Goldberg Sager & Associates | Published March 30, 2022 | Posted in Bike Accidents | Tagged Tags: bicycle accident injuries, bike helmets, New York no-fault auto insurance |
A helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment for cyclists. Every year thousands of Americans are in bicycle accidents that result in serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and paralysis. A proper safety helmet greatly reduces the chance and severity of head, neck and spinal injuries. As such many states have enacted Read More
Read MoreOnce Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car accidents at the same time that Read More
Read MoreWhat if I Am Injured on an Electric Bicycle in New York? Throughout many U.S. cities, people own or rent different types of electric bikes as a convenient way of seeing the sights or simply getting from point A to point B. New York City legalized pedal-assist e-bikes last year, but throttle-controlled e-bikes and e-scooters Read More
Read MoreImproper Maintenance or Defective Citi Bike May Result in Compensation In 2015, there were 53,987 bicycle related accidents and 234 fatalities in the five boroughs. Bicycle accidents in the five boroughs occur due to the following: Lack of bike lanes; Struck by a vehicle; Hit by a car door; Defect in the road; Blocked bike Read More
Read MoreFor many people, walking and cycling are healthy activities that allow a person to enjoy the outdoors. According to the Highway Safety Association (HSA), bicycle and pedestrian accidents are on the rise. As summer approaches, the number of people engaging in cycling and walking in New York City will begin to increase. However, the number Read More
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Are Injured in a Bike Accident According to DNAinfo, the New York City Department of Transportation data has revealed that Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero initiative has failed New York City bicyclists. For many bicyclists, New York City can be a dangerous place to ride. However, for many people cycling Read More
Read MoreBe Aware of Hazards Caused by Fallen Leaves This Fall Fall has officially arrived! The leaves will begin to change from green to brown, red, and orange and will eventually fall to the ground. When this begins to happen, drivers, bikers, and pedestrians must be cautious, because fallen leaves will impact the conditions of the Read More
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