Dooring, Bike Lane Violations and Cyclist Injuries on Philly Streets: What PA Law Says

Bicycle accidents are a serious issue in Philadelphia, especially as the cycling community continues to grow. In a city with heavy traffic and street parking, cyclists are often at risk of injury. Common cyclist injuries are caused by collisions with car doors (“dooring”), vehicles blocking bike lanes, and unsafe passing. In September, Philadelphia saw its deadliest month for bicyclists in 2025, when three cyclists were victims of fatal collisions in Philadelphia.

Organizations like the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia have been created to bring awareness to cycling accidents in the city. The organization leads the movement to make every bicycle ride safe, empower youth and adults to ride, and foster a ridership that reflects the region’s diversity through advocacy and education.

Cyclists have legal rights under Pennsylvania law that protect them. When drivers fail to follow those laws, injured cyclists may have the right to seek compensation.  […]

Your Legal Rights After a Serious Electric Bicycle Accident in Pennsylvania

From Philadelphia’s bike lanes to Pittsburgh’s steep hills, e-bikes now share the road with regular bicycles, pedestrians, and cars. This growth has benefits, but it has also created a new and dangerous type of accident.

A medical study by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System found that emergency room visits for e-bike injuries jumped from 751 in 2017 to 23,493 in 2022—more than 30 times higher in just five years. Pennsylvania hospitals have observed a similar pattern, treating more severe injuries resulting from e-bike crashes. Unlike regular bike accidents, e-bike crashes often occur at higher speeds and involve less-experienced riders. This causes more severe injuries, including brain damage, spinal injuries, and broken bones.

If you or someone you love was hurt in an electric bicycle accident, knowing your legal rights is critical to getting fair payment for your injuries. These accidents are complex and have somewhat confusing laws, […]

What You Need to Know About Bicycle Accidents and Car insurance in PA

What if you were involved in a bicycle accident in Pennsylvania and suffered a serious injury? If your bicycle was hit by a motorized vehicle, whose insurance company is responsible – yours or the motor vehicle drivers? What if no one was at fault? Can you file an insurance claim or a lawsuit requesting reimbursement for pain and suffering resulting from a bicycle accident? Auto insurance in Pennsylvania offers both full tort and limited tort policy choices. What does that mean? How does it apply to bicycle accident coverage?

Accidents involving bicycles happen all too frequently. It pays to be aware of the details of how insurance coverage works. But the issue can become complex in many cases. Hiring a Pennsylvania bicycle accident lawyer can help you receive the benefits you deserve if you are a victim of an injury caused by an accident that happened while riding your bicycle. […]

What Do I Do if I Get Hit by a Car on My Bike?

Whether you live in a small town or you reside in a more urban setting, chances are, now that summer is in full-swing, you’ll be breaking out the bike regularly to go for a ride around your way. Not only is bicycling great exercise, it also provides you with a chance to escape the confines of your office or your home and hit the open road, welcoming the feeling of a comforting, warm breeze at your back.

As with any form of transportation, though, there can be some risk involved. Since only two percent of all automobile deaths and only two percent of all injured parties from automobile crashes are cyclists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, biking is generally safe. You can proactively help avoid an accident by signaling your turns, wearing reflective clothing, obeying traffic rules, and bypassing busy streets when possible. […]