Spring is officially here and Boston bicycle enthusiasts are ready to get rolling. Our Boston bicycle accident attorneys want to stress for those eager to finally get back out on two wheels that there are a few things you can do to make your trip safer. While of course you…
Articles Posted in Bicycle Accidents
Filepp v. Boston Gas Company – Timely Notice of Injury Crucial
A man injured in a Boston bicycle accident has lost his bid to further pursue legal action against the company he claims caused the dangerous condition that resulted in his crash. The Massachusetts Court of Appeals recently ruled in Filepp v. Boston Gas Company Inc. the bicyclist failed to provide…
4,000 Annual ER Visits from Bike-Related Kidney & Genital Injuries
Bike riding can be dangerous when drivers cause collisions or when bikers are otherwise involved in accidents. While most people are concerned about head injuries after a bicycle accident, a new report indicates that there is also another major risk of bicycle riding: the risk of genital and kidney injuries.…
Boston Engineer: Loud Bike Horn Could Prevent Accidents
As more commuters and enthusiasts trade in their vehicle for two-wheels, the divide between cyclists and drivers continues to grow. Though motorists may become irritated by bikers weaving in and out of traffic or violating laws, cyclists will always be at a greater risk when involved in a collision. Negligent…
Quincy Discusses 23 New Miles of Bicycle Lanes
More than 20 miles of bike lanes should be added in Quincy, suggests the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Before last year, the city had absolutely no bicycle lanes, according to Enterprise News. The council recently proposed a set of recommendations to the city’s planning board, and the main goal was…
$15.5 Million Grant Targets Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety in Boston
The City of Boston is getting a gift aimed at safe traveling. According to Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the city has is the recipient of a $15.5 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grant. The project has been dubbed the “Connect Historic Boston” initiative. What this project is…
Bicyclists Asked to Walk throughout Boston
Officials with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department recently announced that the prohibition on bike riding will remain in effect for Boston Common, Commonwealth Avenue Mall and the Public Garden because of the all the events held at the sites and because of the volume of foot traffic. Bicyclists are…
Boston Mayoral Candidates Talk Bicycle-Safety Plans
Our Boston bike accident lawyers know that preventing cycling injuries is a top-concern in our city. In fact, bicycle safety is such an important issue that many of the candidates running for mayor have answered some questions for Boston.com on their plans to improve cycling safety in the city. The…
Boston Bicycle Riders are a Diverse Group – Summer Bike Accident Prevention Important
Recently, the Boston Globe addressed the so-called “image problem,” of Boston’s bicycling community. According to the Globe article, many people incorrectly assume that Boston bicycle riders are all either hipsters and/or white, wealthy and middle aged. This image problem and the stereotype of bicycle riders has, according to the Globe,…
Bicycling: No Joy Ride in Boston
A photojournalist with Boston University was riding his bicycle along Comm Avenue when a tractor-trailer swung wide. The bicyclist collided with the trailer and was killed. This is the University’s second student to die in a bicycle accident in a month, according to Wicked Local. A local columnist is no…