Category Archives: Bicycle Accidents
Painted Lines, Real Danger: Sorting Out Fault in NYC Bike Lane Crashes
Bike lanes are supposed to make cycling safer. In practice, riding through New York City still means navigating a maze of double parked cars, turning trucks, opening doors, and drivers who treat the lane as an afterthought. When a crash happens inside a marked bike lane, the painted lines on the pavement do not… Read More »
How “Proximate Cause” Can Make or Break Your NYC Bicycle Accident Case
In most personal injury cases, the plaintiff must prove the defendant’s actions were the “proximate cause” of the plaintiff’s accident. Proximate cause refers to the relationship between an action and its outcome. To give a simple example, if Joseph runs a red light and hits another vehicle driven by Lisa in the intersection, Lisa… Read More »
Bicycle Accident Injury Lawyer
Many people choose to use their bike as a primary mode of transportation. Traffic can be heavy getting to and from work, and the subway is not always convenient. However, cyclists on New York City roads can be in danger of accidents with other cars on the road, especially in times of high traffic…. Read More »