Bicycle Accidents
What to Look for When Purchasing a Bicycle Helmet
All bicycle helmets sold in the U.S. must meet standards set by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). However, there are still certain types...
Bicycle Equipment Safety and You
Bicycle accidents continue to be a source of serious and even fatal injuries across the state of California and in other states across the nation....
How Does the California Vehicle Code Apply to Bicycle Riders?
The California Vehicle Code doesn’t only include laws for drivers; it includes laws for bike riders, as well. In fact, Cal. Veh. Code § 21200...
What are Plan Administrators and What Do They Do?
Under 29 CFR § 2510.3-16, a plan administrator is a person designated by the terms of the instrument under which a benefits plan is operated....
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Both environmental, financial, and health benefits have contributed to the surge in the popularity of bike riding, whether for commuting or recreational purposes. This increase...
California Leads Nation in Annual Number of Bicyclist Fatalities
According to the most recent statistics available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California had the highest annual number of bicyclist fatalities in...
Common Bike Accident Injuries in California
Whether caused by an inattentive or distracted driver, poor road conditions, or a driver who runs a stoplight, the injuries sustained by a bicyclist in...
What is the Bicyclist’s Duty of Care While on the Roadway?
A person riding a bicycle on California roadways has the same responsibility to exercise due care for the safety of others as the drivers of...
What Are the California Laws that Govern Where I Can Ride My Bicycle?
With the amount of vehicular traffic rising and the number of parking spots quickly disappearing in San Diego, more and more people are cleaning off...
Medical Costs for Bicycle Injuries Skyrocket According to UCSF Study
A study by University California (UC) San Francisco has documented the steadily rising costs of medical treatment for individuals who have been injured in bicycle...
Government Immunity for Bicycle Accidents on Bike Paths and Trails
Some bicycle accidents result from dangerous conditions along bike paths and trails. If bicyclists are injured as a result of these dangerous conditions, it may...