When cars collide with cyclists, the result often isn't pretty. Cyclists can suffer severe injuries even when a vehicle is driving at the speed limit in a residential neighborhood. The faster someone is driving at the time of a collision, the greater the injuries can...
Month: January 2021
Bike fatalities reach decades-long peak
Riding your bicycle offers many health benefits, including increases raspatory function, heart strength, and endurance. In addition to health benefits, bicycles also significantly benefit the environment with reduced gas emissions. Despite all these benefits, bikers...
“Slow streets” may help improve road safety for cyclists
Communities across Los Angeles have witnessed major changes as we approach the one-year anniversary of the pandemic. While many changes, both large and small, have been negative, there have been some silver linings. One potential upside has been the adoption of “slow...
Bicyclists have little chance meeting up with a big-rig truck
Even when a bicyclist takes proper precautions while riding and doing everything as he or she is supposed to do, an accident can still happen. Bicyclists along with pedestrians are among the most vulnerable when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. Adding the element...
What Risk Do E-Scooters Pose To Bikes?
Bike lanes present a space for bicyclists to travel without having to maneuver around pedestrians while providing them with a space somewhat separated from vehicle traffic. The protection afforded by these bike lanes is an ever-changing state, with the density of...
How do I sue for an accident with an out-of-state driver?
There’s one thing that all bikes, motorcycles, cars and trucks have in common: They’re designed to be mobile. Their entire purpose revolves around moving people and things from place to place. Accidents can happen whether you’re five minutes from home or 500 miles...
Is Your City Considered “Bike Friendly?”
More and more people are discovering the benefits of biking for commuting, enjoyment and exercise. But as the number of bikers in your city increases, so should the safety measures taken to protect cyclists. Is your city considered “bike friendly?” Will you be safe on...
