Riding a bike can be a great way to get around the city. A bike gives you the freedom of having your own transportation without the expense of trying to find a place to park in the city. One of the challenges with traditional bikes is that they require a certain level...
Bicycle Accidents
E-bike crash in Brooklyn kills one, injures another
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | May 24, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents
Two men were involved in a serious e-bike crash recently in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn. The riders – a 20 year old and a 35 year old – were riding together on an e-bike, traveling north on 86th street around 4 a.m. They crashed into an empty delivery...
Protecting against electric bike fires
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Dec 16, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Electric bikes make cycling a more accessible option for riders of all ages and with a ride range of physical abilities. However, they still come with risks that can endanger people's safety. One risk is the potential for a bike fire. Knowing how fires can happen and...
Wrongful death damages start to add up before a person dies
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Aug 11, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
The hours and days following a bicycle crash can be filled with fear, uncertainty and stress as victims and their families wait for medical staff to assess their condition and provide emergency care. Tragically, despite everyone's best efforts, many bicyclists...
Bicyclists pay the price in crashes with cars
On Behalf of Edelman & Edelman, P.C. | Jul 6, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
New York streets are notorious for the amount of traffic they carry. Cars, buses, bicyclists and pedestrians share the roads all over the city, and in some places, these road users are at a higher risk of colliding with each other. Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn is one...
After a deadly 2019, NYC sees first cycling fatality of 2020
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...
Bicyclist fatally struck by bus taking kids to museum
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...
Is NYC doing enough to address a historic spike in biker deaths?
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....
What are New York City’s most dangerous intersections for bikers?
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...
Are Bicyclists Safe On NYC Streets?
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 far...
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