New York is one of the biggest cycling cities in the country. All of the other vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians on the road make for a lot of moving parts to keep track of when maneuvering through the city. Wearing headphones while cycling – especially in such a...
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4 people who could be liable after a bike tour accident
Guided bike tours can be a fun way to see the city. However, in the span of a couple of hours, your life could change dramatically if your sightseeing tour ends with a trip to the hospital after a bike accident. Under these circumstances, it can be crucial to identify...
Are bike accidents in Manhattan becoming more deadly?
Getting from here to there in Manhattan can be challenging. Driving and parking a car comes with congestion and significant expense, but walking can take too long. Riding your bike can seem like an efficient way to get to where you are going while getting some...
Knocked down by a car? Avoid these 4 mistakes afterward
After collisions between cars and pedestrians, injured pedestrians may not know what exactly they need to do. In their confusion, they could make mistakes that complicate their recovery. Mistake 1: Failing to gather information After a car strikes a pedestrian,...
4 visibility issues that can cause pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents often involve some element of a visibility issue. Parties commonly claim they didn't or couldn't see others. In this post, we list some common visibility issues that put New Yorkers in danger and who - if anyone - may be responsible if they...
How “dooring” injures thousands of New York bicyclists each year
Anyone who regularly rides a bicycle instead of driving a car to get around knows how dangerous cycling can be. Debris in the street, inconsiderate car drivers, pedestrians, inclement weather and many other dangers can be serious hazards for cyclists. One of the most...
Steps to being a safer pedestrian
For a pedestrian, New York can be equal parts fascinating and dangerous. There is a lot of the city you can see without needing a car, but sometimes the streets are filled with inattentive and unsafe drivers. New York motorists do not leave in the morning planning on...
3 ways ridesharing apps could lead to more collisions
Created with the best of intentions, ridesharing apps for services such as Uber and Lyft have exploded in popularity over the last several years. Designed to keep unsafe drivers off the road or give options to those without their own vehicles, these services have...
Can road design elements protect cyclists in the Bronx?
In the busy neighborhoods throughout the Bronx, bicyclists often feel as if they face danger on every road and at every intersection. As traffic increases, the hazards of distracted drivers, impaired drivers and negligent drivers seem to combine to create a deadly...
Summer months are deadly for Brooklyn bicyclists
As the days get longer and the weather continues to heat up, it is common to see more pedestrians and bicyclists making their way through Brooklyn streets and neighborhoods. Even though many consider it a healthy option, choosing this method of travel can result in...