Bicycle Accidents
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...
How to File a Police Report Following a Bicycle Accident
Filing a police report following a bicycle accident can be crucial to your ability to document evidence about how the crash occurred. Not only will...
Comparative Negligence in Bicycle Accident Cases
In some bicycle accident cases, the driver is not the only one who bears some fault for the accident. Bicyclists can be negligent in various...
Why You Should Hire a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Right Away
When you are involved in a bicycle accident, the first thought that goes through your mind is typically not to call a lawyer. Instead, you...