Injured in a Bicycle Accident
With the recent influx of bicycles on New York City streets due to the Citi Bike Share Program, bicyclists are the fastest-growing commuter group in NYC.
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Safety Tips
Whether you choose to ride your bicycle as a source of fun or as a mode of transportation on the busy streets of New York, you need to do so safely in order to avoid accidents involving serious painful injuries.
Common Accidents
In the majority of cases, bike accidents are caused by the negligent driving of other motorists. The sad truth is that many motorists do not respect a bicyclist’s right to share the roads.
Citi Bike Program
With the introduction of the NYC Citi Bike Program, individuals are able to enjoy a more convenient and cheaper mode of transportation to move around the city.
Bicycle Accidents NYC
Safety Tips and Advice from NYC Injury Attorneys
With the recent influx of bicycles on New York City streets due to the Citi Bike Share Program, bicyclists are the fastest-growing commuter group in NYC. Bicyclists often know, in painful detail, the fear and havoc that automobiles can bring to the streets of New York. However, if cyclists and motorists are better informed of their public rights while using the road, both types of commuters can enjoy their rides in a safer manner.
At Gersowitz, Libo & Korek P.C., our New York City bicycle attorneys are avid supporters of bicycles as both a more convenient mode of transportation and as an enjoyable pass time. This is precisely why we have made it our goal to utilize this website as a means of providing bicyclists and motorists with the information they need for a new era of safer, saner travel that must be shared by various types of commuters.
Common Bike Laws and Safety Tips
Rights and Responsibilities of Bicyclists
- While bicyclists are granted all of the same rights as motorists, they are also subject to all of the duties.
- All provisions of NYC Traffic Rules are applicable to bicyclists.
- If a bicyclist causes an accident, he or she is legally obligated to stop, provide the necessary information, and report the accident to the police.
- Bicycles are not allowed on expressways, drives, highways, bridges and interstate routes unless authorized by signs.
- A bicyclist must place one hand on the handle bar at all times.
Traffic Rules Protecting New York City Bicycle Riders
- While bicyclists are granted all of the same rights as motorists, they are also subject to all of the duties.
- All provisions of NYC Traffic Rules are applicable to bicyclists.
- If a bicyclist causes an accident, he or she is legally obligated to stop, provide the necessary information, and report the accident to the police.
- Bicycles are not allowed on expressways, drives, highways, bridges and interstate routes unless authorized by signs.
- A bicyclist must place one hand on the handle bar at all times.
Required Equipment for Bicyclists While Riding
- While bicyclists are granted all of the same rights as motorists, they are also subject to all of the duties.
- All provisions of NYC Traffic Rules are applicable to bicyclists.
- If a bicyclist causes an accident, he or she is legally obligated to stop, provide the necessary information, and report the accident to the police.
- Bicycles are not allowed on expressways, drives, highways, bridges and interstate routes unless authorized by signs.
- A bicyclist must place one hand on the handle bar at all times.
Bicycle Accidents NYC
Tips to Avoid Common New York City Bicycle Accidents
Although you may not be able to completely avoid a New York City bicycle accident, below are some tips you should consider in reducing the likelihood of being involved in an accident:
- While bicyclists are granted all of the same rights as motorists, they are also subject to all of the duties.
- All provisions of NYC Traffic Rules are applicable to bicyclists.
- If a bicyclist causes an accident, he or she is legally obligated to stop, provide the necessary information, and report the accident to the police.
- Bicycles are not allowed on expressways, drives, highways, bridges and interstate routes unless authorized by signs.
- A bicyclist must place one hand on the handle bar at all times.
We Are Ready to Fight For Your Rights
If you or a loved one was involved in a bicycle accident, we are ready to assist you in recovering for your injuries. Our attorneys have represented numerous clients who have been injured in bicycle crashes and we have successfully obtained full compensatory monetary damages for their injuries.
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For more information or to schedule a free consultation with one of our New York City bicycle attorneys, call Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. at
(646) 694-2614
