Bike Accidents

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What Are the Most Common Types of Bicycle Accidents?

Riding a bike is a great way to get around, but cars and trucks can make cycling dangerous. Bike accidents… Read More

I was Hit by a Car While Riding My Bicycle: Who will Pay My Medical Bills?

If you have been struck and injured by a car while riding your bike, your priority is to seek medical… Read More

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Truck Accident Causes Bicycle Accident Fatality

Brooklyn Truck Collides with Cyclist in Deadly Accident In early July, a 28-year-old Brooklyn cyclist died in a bicycle accident after… Read More

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Pedal-Assist Electric Citi Bikes Removed From NYC Due to Safety Concerns

A Braking Issue Linked to Dangerous Bicycle Accidents Prompts the Removal of Pedal Assist Electric Citi Bikes from New York… Read More

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New Study Suggests Protected Bike Lanes Reduce All Traffic Accidents

Cities with Protected Bicycle Lanes Have Lower Car Accident Rates, Study Says Protected bike lanes are designed to prevent traffic… Read More

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New Jersey Fatal Car Crashes Increased in Sussex County

Statewide Fatal Car Accidents Decreased While Sussex County Saw a Rise in Traffic Fatalities The state of New Jersey reports… Read More

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Airbag Collars Designed to Replace Helmets and Prevent Bicycle Accident Injuries

Airbag Bicycle Helmet Alternative Promises Safe Cycling and Fewer Head Injuries in Bicycle Accidents Is it ever safer to take… Read More

How to stay safe while riding your bike
How to Stay Safe While Riding Your Bike

Cyclists and Pedestrians Experience Personal Injuries More Often in Traffic Crashes Serious personal injury accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians are… Read More

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Safety Advocates Voice Concerns About Bicycle Accidents in the Bronx

Is the Vision Zero Initiative Paying Enough Attention to the Bronx in Preventing Personal Injury Accidents While Biking? If you… Read More

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Opposition to Vision Zero Bike Lanes in Philadelphia Stems From Concerns for Pedestrian Safety

Philadelphia Has Plans for Protected Bike Lanes to Reduce Accidents and Injuries, but Not All City Residents Agree Many residents… Read More

Bicycle Helmets Prevent Brain Trauma

New Study Emphasizes the Importance of Helmets in Avoiding Bike Accident Injuries Not all states in the U.S. have bicycle… Read More

New York Cracks Down on Bicycle Safety Laws

NYPD Focuses on Bike Lane Violations in All 77 Precincts If you are driving in New York City, it is… Read More

Recent Spike in Bicycle Accidents and Injuries

Bicycle Injuries Rise as More Adults Choose Cycling for Transportation According to a recent article from National Public Radio, more… Read More

Accidents Happen When Bicyclists Ride on Sidewalks

Bicycling and Sidewalk Safety Most of us know that sidewalks were designed for pedestrians. Sidewalks help to prevent deadly pedestrian… Read More

Bicycle Accident Risks in New Jersey

New Jersey Bicyclists Face Serious Road Risks According to a recent article in the Daily Record, when we look at… Read More

Elderly Jogger Killed By Teen Bicyclist in Central Park

Fatal Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Fatal pedestrian accidents and traffic collisions happen too frequently on the streets of New York… Read More