Bicycle Accident
May 2020 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
How do Bicycle Helmets Protect the Head in an Accident?
If you ride a bike, you have probably worn a bicycle helmet. You may have even fallen off your bike once or twice. Head injuries...
March 2019 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Is Buffalo Safe for Bicyclists?
How does a city make itself safer for bicycling? Perhaps creating bicycle lanes on streets and more paved bike paths for rural adventures. The city...
December 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Buffalo Bicycle Injuries Happen in Bike Lanes
New York State has been investing in miles of new bike paths and bike lanes on public roads. Some of that investment has been happening...
December 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
1 in 5 Syracuse Bicycle Injuries Happen in Bike Lanes
Syracuse has 16.5 miles of on-road bike lanes designated for bicyclists. These lanes were designed to make it safer and easier for bicyclists to use...
December 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Buffalo Biking Statistics Often Ignored
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report that put the number of “pedalcyclist” deaths for 2015 at 818 for the country. There have...
October 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Long Island biking statistics often ignored
The New York Parks and Long Island Region Safety departments report approximately 50 deaths to New York residents due to bicycle crashes and 2200 bicyclists...
September 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Rochester Bicycle Accidents Happen in Bike Lanes
Bicycle lanes are labeled clearly by painted-on bicycle symbols. They are assigned to the side of roads by white stripes meant to separate bicyclists from...
April 2018 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Syracuse Bicyclist Safety Tips
While Syracuse offers many beautiful trails that are great for bicycling and hiking, those who bicycle for leisure or daily commute must deal with the...
December 2015 |
By William Mattar, P.C.
Proposed NYC Law Would Change Traffic Laws for Cyclists
A New York City lawmaker is proposing a controversial new law that would allow cyclists to roll through red lights and stop signs without coming...