Bicycle Accident Blog

In 2020, 938 bicyclists died of injuries sustained in accidents involving cars, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  New York motorists can prevent many accidents by following the […]

Bicycle-related injuries account for approximately 900 deaths, 23,000 hospital admissions, 580,000 emergency department visits and more than 1.2 million physician visits per year in the United States, according to the […]

Helmets are the most effective motorcycle-safety measure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For motorcycle riders helmets are 37% effective in preventing death, and for passengers they’re […]

Bicycle-related injuries account for about 900 deaths, 23,000 hospital admissions, 580,000 emergency department visits and over 1.2 million physician visits per year in the United States, according to the American […]

Bike helmets help prevent cyclists from sustaining serious head injuries when they are involved in accidents. For this reason, New York lawmakers have mandated when bicycle riders must wear helmets.   […]

Owning, driving, and maintaining a car can get expensive.  New Yorkers looking for less-expensive ways to get around are increasingly turning to bicycles, causing bike sales to rise. With more […]

Individuals across New York State regularly enjoy biking as a means of transportation, fitness, and leisure. While bicycles offer a healthy and enjoyable way to get around, their use can […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law new legislation aimed at expanding bicyclist and pedestrian safety in New York State.   The new law requires new motorists in New […]

Bicycling is one way to reduce the carbon footprint, exercise, and sightsee.  However, bicyclists are exposed to a range of hazards because they share roads with other motorists.  Cost  According […]