E-bikes, or electric bicycles, have become a popular mode of transportation for many people due to their convenience and eco-friendly nature. However, with the rise in e-bike usage comes an increase in traffic accident injuries involving these vehicles. It is...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Older adults and pedestrian accident risks
Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern for individuals of all ages. However, older adults are particularly vulnerable to such incidents. As people age, their vision, hearing and mobility may decline, making them more susceptible to accidents while walking. It is...
Speeding drivers and bike accident injuries
As cyclists, sharing the road with speeding drivers can present significant risks and potential dangers. Speeding drivers pose a threat not only to themselves but also to vulnerable road users such as cyclists. It is very important to understand how speeding can...
Staying safe on e-scooters in New York City
E-scooters and public e-bikes are now common in New York City, offering convenience and speed for riders. However, their popularity has contributed to an increase in accidents, causing injuries and even fatalities, according to reporting by WABC. As a resident, you...
Children and bike accident risks
Bicycling is a popular activity among children, offering exercise, fresh air and a sense of freedom. However, parents and caregivers need to be aware of the potential dangers on the road. In addition to going over common bike accident concerns for children, young...
Protecting your rights following a bicycle accident
As any resident of Brooklyn or the five boroughs of New York can attest, the streets are busy with various modes of transportation. While motor vehicles are in abundance, many choose to walk or bike to and from their destinations. Even with designated bike lanes on...
What compensation might I get after an accident?
Brooklyn is inherently busy and is getting even busier. There are always automobiles, motorcyclists, e-bikes, bicycles, pedestrians and others on the road. In addition, there are construction projects constantly in progress. With all that activity, there is always a...
Top causes of bicyclist and pedestrian accidents
Brooklyn has more than its fair share of pedestrians and bicyclists that take to the street on a daily basis. Although the New York metropolitan area is known for being pedestrian-accessible and even pedestrian and bicyclist friendly, there are real dangers posed to...
Cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Astoria
Hit-and-run collisions can cause almost as much mental anguish as physical injury because the person who caused the accident may not be identified by police, and no one can be held responsible for the injuries or death that were the result of the collision. A recent...
Brooklyn architect disabled in hit-and-run accident
Brooklyn’s crowded streets are a permanent hazard for pedestrians, but the hazard becomes more critical when drivers do not pay careful attention to their surroundings. In a recent accident, an accomplished architect was totally disabled when a motorist looking for a...