Bike Accident Lawyers Blog
Our Boston bicycle accident lawyers are not just attorneys – we are avid riders ourselves. We are committed to advocacy that makes Boston streets safer for cyclists, and have been on the forefront of some of the state’s most important legislation to protect cyclists. This in-depth knowledge of these statutes is what allows us to provide such strong representation for our clients. We also support others’ efforts to promote safe cycling and better driver awareness of rider presence and rights.
A recent news article from the Park Record discusses how middle school student who was in a serious bike crash now is dedicated to bike safety and has even given a seminar on the subject at this school.
The couple was riding their bicycles when the bike crash victim collided with a motor vehicle that was traveling in the same direction. The driver of the vehicle immediately came to a complete stop and waited for first responders to arrive. 
At this point, a woman driving a minivan at around 50 miles per hour when she veered into the breakdown lane where plaintiffs were riding. She hit the rear bicycle rider from behind and the rider flipped up onto the roof of the minivan. He was then thrown over the back of the minivan and ended up hitting the ground nearly 2oo feet away. 
According to a recent news article from the 
These bikes are the same as ones used in cities across the country like Washington, DC where the program originated. They are all operated by one of two companies that provide the same bikes with different paint and graphics for each respective program. 
Another reason more people are riding bikes is because it is much better for the environment than driving or even using public transportation such as the T. It is also a lot more cost effective once you foot the bill for the bike itself. You no longer have gas to buy, and, for most people, you don’t need a $6,000 bike ready for the Tour de France. 
There is no question that a lot more people ride bicycles today than they did 20 years ago. For this reason, it would be all too easy to assume that there are more total medical costs because more people are riding bikes. This is however, only partially true. Study organizers have surmised that it goes beyond the number of riders, and likely has more to do with the age of riders.