Bicycle Accidents
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, U.S. Sees Shortage of Bicycles
According to a recent New York Times article, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented shortage of bicycles as people shy away from public...
Not All Bike Lanes Are Safer for Cyclists
Studies have shown that protected bike facilities, including physical barriers separating bike lanes from motor vehicle lanes, can go a long way toward reducing traffic-related...
Study Shows Cities with High Bicycling Rates Are Safer for All Road Users
The authors of a study published last year in the Journal of Transport & Health conclude that based on the evidence that they gathered, cities...
What Laws Specifically Address Bicycles Under the California Vehicle Code?
Generally, people riding bicycles must follow the same laws in the California Vehicle Code (CVC) as people driving motor vehicles. For example, bicyclists must stop...
How Do You Determine Fault in a Bicycle Accident Case?
Negligence is the foundation for many personal injury claims, including bicycle accidents. When bicycles and motor vehicles are both involved in accidents, and bicyclists suffer...
Bicycle Maintenance Tips That May Prevent Accidents
While no maintenance routine is foolproof when it comes to bicycles, there are some simple steps that you can take to decrease your risk of...
How Does the California Vehicle Code Define a “Substandard Lane” Regarding Lane Sharing?
Under Ca. Vehicle Code § 21202, individuals who are riding bicycles in the road and moving at a speed that is less than the average...
NHTSA Report Shows Fatal Bicycle Accidents Increased in 2018
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued an overview of the fatal motor vehicle crashes that occurred nationwide in 2018. Motor vehicle accidents...
Common Bicycle Accidents that Occur at Intersections
Most collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles occur in urban areas, and a good number of them occur at intersections. Both bikes and motor vehicles...
Medical Costs from Bicycle Accidents Continue to Rise
As bicycling continues to grow in popularity as a sport, a family-friend activity, and transportation, it is no surprise that the costs of medical care...
How Long Do I Have to File a Bicycle Accident Claim?
Every state has a different statute of limitations or a deadline for people to file personal injury claims against any potentially liable parties. This statute...
What Happens if I Am Injured in a Bicycle Accident Caused by a Rideshare Driver?
Due to the rising popularity of rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, bicycle accidents involving these drivers also have increased. Uber and Lyft drivers...