Category Archives: Bicycle Accidents
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Trek Issues Safety Recall for Bicycles
Many people enjoy spending time outdoors in the spring and summer months bicycling. Recently, the bicycle company Trek recalled certain models of their bicycles due to a malfunction of a…
Better accident reports could prevent bike accidents
When it comes to personal injury matters, accident reports are very important. They provide information about what exactly happened, what caused the crash, and other helpful details — or at…
For New York City bicyclists, dangers are abound
New York City is relatively compact and densely populated. While the city boasts one of the most expansive subway systems in the U.S., some city commuters prefer to say above…
Spring Bicycle Safety Tips
As the spring season approaches and the weather begins to warm up, many people like to bicycle for exercise and recreation. Here at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP, we would…
Two bus accidents highlight NYC’s tougher failure-to-yield law
Last week, we wrote about one of the many initiatives outlined in Mayor de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” campaign. For too long, the status quo in New York City has been…
Truck side guards are newest addition to NYC’s Vision Zero plan
Mayor de Blasio’s “Vision Zero” initiative is an ambitious undertaking, but one that New York City seems ready for. We have already seen certain VZ provisions enacted, such as the…
Bicyclist Sues Citi Bike, Citing Inadequate Safety Policies
The popular ride-sharing company is under fire after a Connecticut man alleged that he flipped over the Citi Bike he was riding this fall, after his front wheel struck a…
Thinking big when it comes to NYC traffic accident prevention
New York is in the midst of its Vision Zero campaign. As part of that effort, Mayor de Blasio signed a bill that went into effect late last year to…
Bicyclists may have an explanation for breaking traffic laws
In recent months, we have written about the growing clash between bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers in New York City. Although bicyclists and pedestrians are now beginning to end their truce,…
Many problems stand in the way of NYC’s Vision Zero goals: Part II
In our last post, we began a discussion about a New York Magazine article about the problem of pedestrian and bicyclist accidents. The article profiled the stories behind eight pavement-stenciled…
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