A tragic fatal crash in Cranford, New Jersey, has renewed concerns over the safety of e-bike riders on New Jersey roads. According to the Union County, NJ, Prosecutor’s Office, two teenagers were riding e-bikes when they were struck by a driver at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday evening. The e-bike…
Bicycle accidents are serious. Most are not just close calls but accidents that completely change your life. If you’ve been hit by a car, thrown off your bike, or injured because of a road hazard, you’re likely dealing with a lot all at once. There might be missed time from…
Whether you’re heading to work across the George Washington Bridge, coasting along the Hudson River, or just exploring Manhattan, there’s one thing all bikers have in common: vulnerability. You don’t have to be an expert to know that biking in New York can feel more like a survival sport than…
Crashes between bicycles and commercial vehicles aren’t just dangerous, they’re life changing. Picture this: you’re riding your bike on a clear afternoon, just enjoying the weather, when suddenly, a truck or delivery van makes a wide turn and everything changes. When a cyclist is hit by a truck, the impact…
It is often a rite of passage for a New Jersey child to learn how to ride a bicycle because it gives them new freedom to explore the world around them. Most of us remember the first time our parents or siblings detached the training wheels and let go of…
Yes, you can still file a personal injury claim. Biking offers freedom and a break from traffic, but when there’s an accident with a car, truck, or bus, the injuries can be quite severe, especially if it involves a mild traumatic brain injury. If you’ve been hurt in a bike…
Biking is more popular today than ever before in New Jersey and across the country. Cycling increased steadily each year over a recent 13-year period, from 39.69 million to 48.88 million people who choose to bike regularly. The pandemic caused a further surge in cycling, with some cities seeing increases…
There has been a spike in popularity of electric bikes and scooters in the US during the last 2 years, especially in congested cities. Electric bikes, which run on batteries lasting 20-60 miles per charge, are meant to aid riders, especially when trekking up hills or steep roads. Though these…
New Laws Making Roads Safer Two new laws have been proposed in the New Jersey Legislature and have been unanimously approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee. A1600 and A1577 require drivers to move over or slow down when approaching a bicyclist or pedestrian and leave three feet distance while passing…
