Ryan Zavodnick | April 7, 2023 | Bicycle Accidents
Suffering a Ruptured Spleen in a Bike Accident Is Serious
Bicycle accidents are an unfortunate occurrence in the Philadelphia area. When you are in a bike accident, you can suffer injuries ranging from mild abrasions to severe traumas, such as a brain injury or internal organ damage. One of the most common organs injured in bike accidents is the spleen. A ruptured spleen can be […]
admin | August 14, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Dirt Bike Rider in Critical Condition After Collision On Broad Street in Philadephia
Just after midnight on August 1, 2020, a dirt bike rider struck another vehicle on Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The police said that the rider struck the rear passenger door of a BMW at the intersection of Norris Street and Broad Street. The collision caused the rider to be ejected from the dirt bike. […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 30, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
How Many Preventable Deaths Will it Take for Philly to Care About Bicycle Safety?
As of July 30, 2020, 54 people have lost their lives on Philadelphia roads. That includes 26 pedestrians and three bicyclists. Some say that Philadelphia roads are extremely dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians. They wonder when city officials or state legislators are going to do something about it. Three Bicyclists Lost Their Lives Within 30 […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 29, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Haverford Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run in Philadelphia
William Lindsay, a Havertown resident, lost his life in a hit-and-run bicycle accident on July 12, 2020. A vehicle struck him while he was riding his bicycle on Ridge Avenue in the 3800 block. The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest. According to […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 18, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Teen Cyclist Fatally Struck By Car On Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, Police Say
A vehicle crashed into a bicyclist on Kelly Drive around 9:10 p.m. on July 7, 2020. The bicycle accident caused the death of the teenager. This accident was the second bicyclist fatality in less than a month. According to investigators, a motorist driving an Acura eastbound on Kelly Drive struck the cyclist. The driver remained […]
Ryan Zavodnick | January 26, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents
Examining Bicycle Accidents in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is considered one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. As a result of the heavy bike traffic throughout the city, bicycle accidents happen frequently in Philadelphia despite the vast biking infrastructure we’ve built. Due to their limited safety equipment, bicycle accidents often involve serious injuries to the bicyclist. These injuries can […]