Improper Maintenance or Defective Citi Bike May Result in Compensation
In 2015, there were 53,987 bicycle related accidents and 234 fatalities in the five boroughs. Bicycle accidents in the five boroughs occur due to the following: Lack of bike lanes; Struck by a vehicle; Hit by a car door; Defect in the road; Blocked bike lane; Debris in the road; Improper maintenance of Citi Bikes; […]
What to Do If You Are Injured in a Bike Accident
According to DNAinfo, the New York City Department of Transportation data has revealed that Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero initiative has failed New York City bicyclists. For many bicyclists, New York City can be a dangerous place to ride. However, for many people cycling is used as a regular form of transportation. In 2015, there were […]
Mixing Zones May Lead To Fatal Accidents
On Monday, September 11, 2017, a truck driver in New York City hit a bicyclist. The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. at West 30th Street and Seventh Avenue. The cyclist suffered serious injuries to her leg. The cyclist had been riding a Citi Bike when a dump truck proceeded to make a right turn […]