Philadelphia Bike Expo
Convention Center, Philadelphia | March 8, 2025
During the weekend of the Philly Bike Expo, seminars are happening at the same time as exhibitors are in place. On March 8, 2025, our office presented a Bike Law Seminar that focused on laws we need to make our roads safe. The Seminar covered four laws in play for 2025:
- Parking Protected Bike Lanes
- Get Out the Bike Lane
- Speed Camera Expansion
- Jay Alert Notification (hit & runs)
The seminar was presented by Joe Piscitello & Marissa Perrone of Piscitello Law, and we were joined by several road safety advocates, including Nicole Brunet, then Policy Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia. Nicole shared important background to several pieces of legislation as well as updates on efforts with lawmakers. In December 2024, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed Bill no. 240657 known as the “Get out the Bike Lane Bill,” which is designed to deter stopping in bike lanes by imposing a fee. The bill also provides for dedicated loading zones to create more predictability in bike lane traffic and movement. At the time of the Expo, that bill was in early implementation stages.
We devoted the second half of the talk to Ayeshia Poole & Jasmine Hoffman, who discussed the need to create a notification alert system for hit and runs. They shared the tragic story about Jayanna, who was killed November 18, 2016, in a hit and run crash. They are working to create Jay Alerts, which will notify auto body repair shops in instances of hit and runs. That notification system will hopefully deter drivers from fleeing a scene. The presentations led to a thoughtful conversation about how the public can stay involved in these changing laws. Piscitello Law is so grateful to collaborate and support shared efforts to make our roads safer. Thank you to Nicole, Jasmine, and Ayeshia for your steadfast advocacy.
Read What Our Clients Are Saying
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"Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication gave me confidence that I was in the right hands."I highly recommend Mr. Piscitello and his firm to any cyclist or individual in need of legal assistance. Their commitment to excellence and client care truly deserves a 5-star rating.Lance W.
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"Piscitello Law was excellent through the whole process & I'm very thankful!"Joe and his staff represented me and my interests after I was hit by a car while riding my bike. The young woman who hit me was underinsured. The process of resolving significant medical bills between multiple insurance companies and my personal health insRobert Ilgenfritz
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"With Piscitello Law, I could concentrate on recovering & rehabilitating!"Joe and his staff were very professional and helpful in guiding me through the complex legal process after I was hit by an impaired, uninsured automobile driver while riding my bike. It was reassuring to know that I didn't have to worry about these legal mBarb McKee
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"Exceptional Attorney"Joe is an exceptional attorney and helped me through the difficult period of time after my accident. He's a great communicator, and thorough in his approach, and I felt involved during the entire process.Andrew Y.
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"Character Matters"I must have been passed by 50 other riders going the other way, and attorney Piscitello and his son very kindly stopped and helped me, giving me a new tube, and using his CO2 cartridges to get me going again, and I was able to complete the ride. I believePeter W.
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"Absolute Best Legal Services"For over 20 years Piscitello Law has provided the absolute best legal services to my family and friends. And, when I was injured in an auto accident, Joey got me the money that I deserved.Quintin Smith
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"Excellent Guidance and Reassurance"Joe and the team at Piscitello Law were excellent at providing guidance and reassurance throughout the whole process after being involved in a car versus bicycle incident. Joe was always available whenever I needed to talk to him about the case and was alwDr. Patrick Brown
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"Piscitello Law - Advocates for Biker's Rights"Joe is hands down the guy you want if you are hit by a car while biking. He has a great understanding of a biker's rights on the road and the severity of injuries that can result from
getting hit while biking.Karen Good
Our Results
Millions Recovered
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$3,125,500 Bicycle Crash - No Contact With Vehicle
$3,125,500 was secured for a 49-year-old cyclist who suffered life-altering injuries after a truck driver recklessly forced him off the road in Montgomery County. The case proved the cyclist’s evasive actions were reasonable despite no direct contact with the truck.
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$1,300,000 Trucking
$1.3 million was secured in Eby v. John Doe Trucking Company after a catastrophic Pennsylvania Turnpike crash caused by a truck driver’s failure to adjust for dangerous weather conditions, resulting in significant injuries and extensive future medical and wage loss damages.
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$1,100,000 Pedestrian Matter
$1.1 million was awarded to a 38-year-old Philadelphia woman who suffered serious injuries and wage loss after being struck by a construction truck that swerved onto a sidewalk in Cape May, New Jersey.
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$575,000 Bicycle Crash - Side Mirror Hits Cyclist
$575,000 was secured for a 60-year-old cyclist who suffered rib fractures and a collapsed lung after being struck by a fleeing driver’s side mirror in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
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$535,000 Bicycle Crash with Rideshare Company
$535,000 was awarded to a 32-year-old cyclist who suffered a broken leg requiring surgery after a rideshare driver turned into his lane, leaving him unable to work or train for months.
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$200,000 Bicycle Crash - Hit & Run
Motorist runs stop sign, hits a cyclist, and flees.