Bicycle Accident

Atlantic City, New Jersey (July 16th, 2021) – The Attorney General’s Office is currently conducting an investigation of a fatal traffic accident that happened on June 18th involving a police vehicle and a cyclist in Atlantic City. The rider was [...]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that bicycle accidents are on the rise across the nation. Although there are a plethora of causes for these types of traffic accidents, the top cause is reckless driving. Unfortunately, while the [...]

Bike riding is a rising trend for recreationists and commuters alike, even in the midst of the pandemic. According to the market research company NPR, bike sales grew by 75% in the month of April reaching $1 billion when sales [...]

Unfortunately, New Jersey is a very densely populated state. The infrastructure that includes the roads in New Jersey is not well suited for an increase in bicycle traffic. The bike path infrastructure in the states, and in New Jersey in [...]

Most riders learn the fundamentals of bike riding from their parents, but moms and dads are largely focused on keeping you upright and out of heavy traffic. Unless you have cyclist parents, you probably haven’t been taught how to safely [...]

Intersections are one of the most common locations for motor vehicles to be involved in an accident, but they are also one of the most common crash zones for cyclists, as well. Here at Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C., we have [...]

Motor vehicles are undeniably one of the greatest hazards out on the road for cyclists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, hundreds of cyclists are killed and thousands injured in accidents involving motor vehicles every year. The legal [...]

Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation – for very good reason. It is enjoyable, economical, good for the environment, and the exercise has multiple health benefits. However, there is a link between cycling and traumatic brain injury (TBI) that [...]

If you are an avid cyclist, like the attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C., you know that the condition of your bike determines how smooth, enjoyable, and safe your ride will be. Proper maintenance and regular checkups with a bike [...]

Hamilton Township is a great area for biking. Cyclists can find scenic trails to ride in locations such as Mercer County Park, Veterans Park, and John A. Roebling Memorial Park. However, bike crashes can and do occur in Hamilton Township, [...]