Boston Personal Injury News

Your Legal Options if You Suffered Injuries Due to Shimano Bicycle Crankset Failure

Published in Bicycle Accidents, Product Liability on October 11, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you are a bike enthusiast or you just enjoy a nice bike ride on the weekends, you put your trust in the bicycle manufacturers you choose to purchase from. Bicycle manufacturers owe cyclists a duty of care to produce a reasonably safe product that will keep them from harm when they ride to and…

Who Is Liable in a Bicycle vs. Car Accident?

Published in Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents on August 4, 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you were out for a ride on your bicycle when you were struck by a car, you may be left with severe, possibly life-threatening injuries. After being injured in a bicycle accident, you may be feeling helpless as you adjust to the reality of what has occurred and assess your potential losses. You have…

10 Important Bicycle Laws in Massachusetts

Published in Bicycle Accidents on January 5, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutesBicyclists in Boston and throughout Massachusetts have beautiful scenery as they enjoy the outdoors and get exercise. In the city, bicycles are inexpensive and convenient forms of transportation. However, bicycle accidents can be common in both rural and urban areas. Bike riders have a high risk of catastrophic injuries when they are struck by a…

Massachusetts Helmet Laws

Published in Bicycle Accidents on August 20, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesNineteen states, including Massachusetts, impose universal laws requiring helmet use by some or all parties that operate vehicles other than cars and trucks. Helmet laws are meant to increase roadway safety by protecting vulnerable road users from catastrophic head injuries. Breaking Massachusetts’ helmet law could result in a traffic infraction, as well as a potential…

What is the Peanutabout?

Published in Bicycle Accidents on May 16, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesBicyclist safety has been a top priority in Boston for years. As a busy metropolis, Boston is, unfortunately, a high-risk area for bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Part of the problem has been the ineffectiveness of the existing crosswalks and bike paths in the city. As more and more bikers take to the streets in Boston,…

Massachusetts Bicycle Laws

Published in Bicycle Accidents on December 15, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutesMassachusetts is a beautiful place to ride a bicycle. Whether you take a scenic route on the weekends or make your daily commute on one, you need to know what you are allowed to do on a bike in our state to avoid a bike accident. Make riding a fantastic experience every day with this…