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…
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 crash and were not wearing a helmet, you may…
The number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths have reached a crisis level in New Jersey, according to startling traffic data. By the end of 2021, 23 cyclists and 219 pedestrians had been killed in traffic accidents in New Jersey. This represented one-third of all traffic fatalities in the state for…
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…
With an average of over 200 bicyclist or pedestrian fatalities each year, we have to wonder, “Is New Jersey too dangerous for bicyclists?” And, what are the best steps our state can take to prevent bicycle accidents? For the most recent year for which data is available, the New Jersey State…
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…
With the increase in bicycle usage over the last few years, it is no surprise to learn that many cyclists are injured or killed while on the road. While many have decided to give up vehicles and use bikes as their main mode of transportation, the threat has increased exponentially,…
