Bicycle Accident

As avid bicyclists, the attorneys at New Jersey’s Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C., are excited that May is National Bike Month. National Bike Month was established in 1956 and is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. National Bike Month is [...]

Cycling is a growing activity in communities across America, and New Jersey is no exception. But whereas cities in southern locales have pleasant biking weather year round, cyclists in New Jersey are faced with hazardous conditions during the winter months [...]

Bicycle accidents are an unfortunate occurrence in the New Jersey area. Thankfully, New Jersey has laws in place to protect cyclists who are victims of accidents. When an accident occurs, it is imperative that proper steps be taken to protect [...]

Even with all their helmets and protective gear, bicyclists are some of the most vulnerable riders on the road. No matter the size of the vehicle, if a bike gets into an accident with a motor vehicle, they are much [...]

With regard to bicyclists and helmets, the law in the State of New Jersey states the following quite clearly: All riders under the age of 17 must wear a helmet. The “helmet law,” as it is known, was formerly applicable [...]

When school ends for the summer, it’s natural to see more children out and about enjoying the weather and their freedom. This usually means an increase in the number of bicycles on New Jersey roads. Because of this, it’s crucial [...]

Fall is upon us here in New Jersey. Soon, we will get to enjoy fall colors on our roadways. Of course, with the burst of color come shorter days and colder nights. Riding your bike in the fall time is [...]

Many lights designed for bicycles give bicyclists the option to set the light to “steady” or “flash” mode.  This means that bicyclists riding at night must make a choice: will flash mode help them stay safer on the road, or [...]

The legal team at Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. has seen the traumatic and, in most cases, preventable aftermath of bicycle accidents in New Jersey, and that is why we take bicycle safety and advocacy so seriously. In addition to providing [...]

The snow is falling in New Jersey and most riders are putting their bikes away for the winter. In general, this is a good idea. Bikes simply aren’t designed for traveling on ice or through snow. However, there will be [...]