Bicycle Accidents
Avoiding Bicycle-Motor Vehicle Collisions
When you are riding a bicycle, motor vehicle accidents are no joke. Bicyclists have few protections against much larger, heavier, and faster motor vehicles. The...
Bicycle Accident Victim Discovers that Sole SF Trauma Center Does Not Accept Private Insurance
When a 24-year-old San Francisco woman had a bicycle accident last year that resulted in a broken arm, a helpful bystander called 911. An ambulance...
What Should I Do Following a Bicycle Accident?
Getting into a bicycle accident can be a frightening and painful experience. You may be unsure what to do first or how to ensure that...
2019 Changes in Bicycling and Traffic Laws
Along with the hundreds of other new laws that the California legislature enacted for 2019 are some laws that may directly affect bicyclists. Here are...
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim Based on a Bicycle Accident?
All personal injury claims, including those arising from bicycle accidents, are subject to a statute of limitations, which differs from one state to the next,...
The Dangers of Cycling at Night
Most studies over the past several years have found that biking at night poses the greatest risk to cyclists in terms of injury or death....
CA Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project Launches
A grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has funded the California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project for one year beginning...
Common Scenarios that Result in Bicycle Accidents
While both bicycle riders and drivers have a duty to act safely when traveling on roadways, there are situations that more commonly lead to bicycle...
Children Injured in Bike Accidents Held to Lower Standard of Responsibility Than Adults
Many bike accidents that involve motor vehicles result in injuries to children. There are some significant differences in the responsibilities and duties of care regarding...
What Type of Compensation Can I Receive if I Am Injured in a Bicycle Accident?
Over a seven-year period in California ranging from 2007 to 2013, the California Department of Public Health reported almost 1.7 million injuries stemming from bicycle...
Tips for Staying Safe While Bicycling
While not every bicycle accident is preventable, there are some commonsense tips that bicyclists can follow in order to decease the chances of an accident...
L.A. Faces Staggering Costs Stemming from Bicycle Lawsuits
A L.A. Times article from earlier this year details the high costs that the city of Los Angeles is seeing due to an increase in...