Bicycle Accidents

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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...

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