Bicycle Accident
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...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
What Are Common Bicycle Accident Injuries?
Bicycle-related injuries account for about 900 deaths, 23,000 hospital admissions, 580,000 emergency department visits and over 1.2 million physician visits per year in the United...
September 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Is a Helmet Required When Biking in New York?
Bike helmets help prevent cyclists from sustaining serious head injuries when they are involved in accidents. For this reason, New York lawmakers have mandated when...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Bike Safety for Everyone
Owning, driving, and maintaining a car can get expensive. New Yorkers looking for less-expensive ways to get around are increasingly turning to bicycles, causing bike...
August 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Where Are Bicyclists Supposed to Ride on New York Roads?
Individuals across New York State regularly enjoy biking as a means of transportation, fitness, and leisure. While bicycles offer a healthy and enjoyable way to...
July 2022 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
New York to Require New Drivers to Take a Bike and Pedestrian Safety Course
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law new legislation aimed at expanding bicyclist and pedestrian safety in New York State. The new law...