Bicycle Accident
August 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Long Does a Bicycle Accident Claim Take?
If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, we understand you may be dealing with mixed emotions. Your focus should be on healing, but you...
May 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Safe Is Cycling on the Road in New York City?
Cycling has become a significant part of daily life in New York City. With traffic congestion, environmental concerns, and limited public transit, more residents are...
May 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Did You Get Doored? Here’s Why It Is Not Your Fault
Dooring accidents are a common yet often misunderstood hazard for bicyclists in New York. These incidents occur when a driver or passenger suddenly opens a...
January 2025 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Are the Most Common Types of Bicycle Accidents?
As a bicyclist, you understand the thrill and freedom of riding. However, the reality is that bicycle accidents are far too common, leading to serious...
December 2024 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Can You Claim Compensation for a Bicycle Accident?
You may recover compensation if a bike accident with a car, truck, or other cyclist injures you. To do so, experienced bicycle accident lawyers who...
June 2023 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Safe Bicycling on Roads Designed for Cars
Many bicycle riders lament a perceived lack of infrastructure to keep them safe, such as riding lanes separated from motor-vehicle traffic. In 2020, 938 bicyclists...
December 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Bicycle Accidents on New York Roads
In 2020, 938 bicyclists died of injuries sustained in accidents involving cars, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. New York motorists can prevent...
December 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How Do Most Cycling Accidents Happen?
Bicycle-related injuries account for approximately 900 deaths, 23,000 hospital admissions, 580,000 emergency department visits and more than 1.2 million physician visits per year in the...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Dangers to Cyclists
Helmets are the most effective motorcycle-safety measure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For motorcycle riders helmets are 37% effective in preventing...