by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 22, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Riding your bicycle into a pothole can result in devastating injuries. The sudden loss of ground under your bike can fling you onto the pavement and inflict serious pain. Since New York City bears responsibility for keeping the streets safe, you may be owed...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 30, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
The possibility of being hit by a moving vehicle is a serious concern for bicyclists in New York, but parked cars also pose a threat. The term “dooring” refers to when a bicyclist is hit by a parked car’s open door. According to Bicycling.com, this particular...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 10, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Thousands of people ride bikes to get around New York City each day. And while bicycle accidents are a real risk, generally biking is a very efficient way to get to where you need to go and get some exercise along the way.NYC Bicycle Laws Due to the amount of...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Jan 28, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
When you commute regularly through New York City on a bicycle, you may be looking for ways to optimize your safety and avoid dangerous accidents. Because a city is a busy place and people are often in a hurry everywhere you look, it’s important to know how to...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 24, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents, Personal Injury
Recently in New York, a school bus struck a 50-year-old cyclist in Central Park on the 96th Street transverse. While it’s still legal for vehicles to drive on the transverse, the area is dangerous for bicyclists. The incident happened on Dec. 17 at 8:30 am. The...
by josh.collins@thomsonreuters.com | Nov 7, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
New York City has a very high rate of bicycle accidents, and the number of deaths due to bicycle accidents seems to be on the rise. This has prompted city leaders to take action, but many people feel that not enough is being done to protect bicyclists. The city put in...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Sep 20, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents, Firm News
Many New York individuals 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...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Feb 16, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents
One would think that in a state with such busy streets, New York would prioritize efforts that are considered bicycle friendly. However, data collected by the League of American Bicyclists paints a different picture. The league ranks each of the 50 states on overall...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 12, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents
Bicycling through New York City can be intimidating. With taxis, commercial vehicles and pedestrians clogging up the streets, biking in the city comes with unique risks. If you get into an accident on your bike, you could get a significant injury. Here are...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Apr 30, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents, Firm News
New York is a bustling metropolis with traffic congestion at every turn. It can be difficult for cyclists to share the road in any urban area, but New York is especially dangerous. There are motorists, pedestrians, skateboarders and roller-bladers scuttling about, and...
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