Bicycle Accidents
Southern CA Focuses on Bike Lanes Instead of New Roads
A recent trend in Southern California transportation development consists of building protected bike lanes, or cycle tracks, instead of building more roads. Permanent barriers separate...
Bicycle Accidents and Comparative Negligence
Like drivers of motor vehicles, bicyclists are subject to certain traffic laws and regulations. When cyclists are injured in motor vehicle accidents, they may be...
Biking Under the Influence
Although most people recognize the illegality of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not many realize that it is also unlawful to...
Bike Light Laws in California
When you ride a bike at night on a highway, sidewalk, or bikeway, California Vehicle Code § 21201(d) requires that your bicycle be equipped with...
Negotiating Road Hazards While Cycling in California
Bicycling, whether for transportation or recreational purposes, can be hazardous at times, especially when certain road conditions make cycling more difficult. Fortunately, there are some...
What if I Am Partially at Fault for a Bicycle Accident in Which I Am Injured?
Most personal injury claims rest on a finding of negligence, which occurs when individuals act with careless or reckless disregard for the safety of others....
Loss of Enjoyment of Life in Bicycle Accidents
Damages in personal injury claims, including those that arise from bicycle accidents, are not limited to economic damages, such as medical expenses. In some cases,...
Assembly Bill 697 Seeks to Change California Bicycle Laws
According to a recent CBS13 news report, pending legislation in the form of Assembly Bill 697 would make significant changes to the existing traffic laws...
CA Senator Scott Wiener Introduces New Highway Safety Bill to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians
Earlier this year, state Senator Scott Wiener introduced a new bill that would implement new bicyclist and pedestrian safety standards on the many state highways...
Number of Americans Who Bike to Work Declines
After several years of increasing numbers of Americans biking to work on a regular basis, the percentage of workers commuting via bicycle has declined for...
Key Evidence in Bicycle Accident Cases
When you are injured in a bicycle accident caused by the negligence of others, you may have a personal injury claim against those parties. For...
What Do I Do if I Am Injured in a Bike Accident by a Driver Who Has No Insurance?
If you are injured in a bike accident caused by a negligent driver, you expect that you will be able to look to that driver...