CALIFORNIA BICYCLE NEWS AND CYCLING SAFETY TIPS BLOG

A pedestrian who was injured in a bicycle accident may now sue the city of New York for $3 million, according to Patch.com. Dana Jacks, 37, was crossing a road in Prospect Park in New York when she was struck by a cyclist. She suffered serious head and brain injuries, according to reports, spending two weeks in the Intensive Care Unit and nearly a month in the hospital. “My recovery is ongoing and I am receiving wonderful care,” said Jacks. “I feel very fortunate to have an amazing support system of friend and family.” Jacks is now planning to sue the city and claims that the park is dangerous for pedestrians. The suit claims the city is “failing to make and enforce proper speed limits and regulations regarding bicycle riders.” “We would like to see a change in the culture of racing in the park. The cyclist has taken over,…
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Speaker of the New York State Assembly Sheldon Silver is in a Connecticut hospital after a bicycle accident on November 10, according to sources. Silver suffered a knee injury after striking a pothole. He will remain in the hospital following treatment. “Due to an injury sustained during a bicycle accident on November 10, Speaker Silver was admitted to Stamford Hospital…on Sunday to undergo treatments to address the swelling in his knee,” said spokesman Michael Whyland. “These are minor procedures which are expected to conclude on Tuesday.” Cyclists need to be careful and aware the road conditions wherever they are riding. It is unclear why the pothole was not addressed or if Silver was on a road or a bike path, but regardless, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Bonnici Law Group, APC—San Diego personal injury attorney.