On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Feb 7, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
According to the NYPD, there were 29 fatal bicycling accidents in New York City in 2019. That’s 19 more than the 10 that were reported in 2018. Now, we’ve seen what is thought to be the first bicycling fatality in 2020, and it happened on the last day of January. 2019...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jan 8, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
It’s always a tragedy when a bicyclist is killed in a motor vehicle crash. It adds another layer when the fatality occurs in front of a group of school children. Last Wednesday at about 8:40 a.m., a pediatrician from the Upper East Side was biking along the 96th...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Oct 31, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
In 2019 so far, 25 people have died in bicycle accidents on New York City streets. That’s 15 more than in 2018 and the largest number of fatalities since 1990. If you’re a biker in New York, you are probably wondering what the city is doing to address the danger....
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Sep 10, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
The intersection of West 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue in Chelsea is the most dangerous intersection in New York City for bikers, according to a report by the website Localize.city. You may remember an incident in June where a 20-year-old bike messenger was struck and...
On behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jul 15, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Commuting in NYC is a headache for most. But, for cyclists, it is more than just an inconvenience. While biking can be eco-friendly and time-saving, it does not come without its risks. Every year, bicyclists are subjected to the city’s treacherous and arguably...
