# FAQ Archives: Bicycle Accidents - Page 1 | Edelman, Krasin & Jaye

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# FAQS: Bicycle Accidents

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[![Cyclist lying on the road with his bike in front of a car](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EKJ-Cyclist.jpg) FAQ ### Who’s Liable When a Car Hits a Cyclist? Bicycle accidents have been on the rise, increasing by 53% since 2013 alone. These aren’t your typical car collisions, where a vehicle… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/whos-liable-when-a-car-hits-a-cyclist/)   [![Injured cyclist sitting on the road holding his knee beside his fallen bike](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EKjcyclist.jpg) FAQ ### Can a Cyclist Sue for a Road Hazard? The last thing you expect from riding a bike on a nice day is getting into a serious accident. Unfortunately, over 45,000… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/can-a-cyclist-sue-for-a-road-hazard/)   [![Male cyclist in the bike lane next to car lane. What are the rigths and responsibilities of cyclists in New York?](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ekjPicture1.jpg) FAQ ### What Are the Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Cyclists in New York? Riding a bicycle is a more popular way to get around, especially in more urban areas like NYC. Besides being more eco-friendly,… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-are-the-legal-rights-and-responsibilities-of-cyclists-in-new-york/)   [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) FAQ ### How to Bike Safely in New York City If you asked someone to picture a biker, they would likely imagine a rider strolling along a wooded path, a mountain biker,… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/how-to-bike-safely-in-new-york-city/)   [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) FAQ ### New Electric Citi Bikes in New York City: What Are the Dangers? n late August, electric bicycles became available in New York City through Citi Bikes, the popular exchange where people with a membership… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/new-electric-citi-bikes-in-new-york-city-what-are-the-dangers/)   [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) FAQ ### Study Finds Bicycle Fatalities Spike 16% as More Riders Hit the Road Bike riding has never been more popular in America, and fatalities due to cycling accidents have spiked as a result, according to… Read Answer→](https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/study-finds-bicycle-fatalities-spike-16-percent-as-more-riders-hit-the-road/)

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