California's state lawmakers are typically more assertive about bicycle safety than those in many other jurisdictions. In some cases, California is among the first states in the country to implement new regulations that could help keep cyclists a bit safer. One of the...
Car crashes typically occur with little warning. All it takes is a momentary lapse in judgment or a failure to check before turning for something to go majorly wrong on the road. Cyclists and pedestrians are at particularly high risk in traffic, although anyone on the...
A dooring accident happens when someone opens a vehicle door into the path of a bicycle. The car itself doesn’t strike the bicyclist. Instead, the door opens directly ahead of them, and the cyclist then collides with the open door, which has no give because it swings...
Many bicyclists already realize that they are part of the community of vulnerable road users (VRUs) who are severely impacted when they are involved in biking accidents with motorists. The problem is usually that those motorists lack awareness of the destruction they...
Bicycling around is an excellent way to get exercise. For some people, this is also their chosen method for running errands and doing things around town. People in the Los Angeles area have the benefit of living in a community that’s mostly bicycle friendly. Even...
After being injured in a bike accident, your instinct might be to share your experience on social media—whether to update friends, vent frustrations or raise awareness of the circumstances that contributed to your situation. However, if you’re considering a personal...
Negligent drivers are involved in accidents with cyclists year after year. Even a cyclist who is riding safely could be struck by a driver while overtaking, while turning or while stopped in traffic. These accidents can often lead to severe injuries. Cyclists don’t...
Many bicycle crashes occur because drivers don't watch for cyclists in traffic. The failure to watch for cyclists can lead to preventable collisions with catastrophic consequences. However, a vehicle doesn't need to be in motion for it to pose a threat to a cyclist....
If you’re a cyclist in Los Angeles, you know the risk of sharing the road with cars, buses and distracted drivers in the city’s congested roads. Accidents are frequent, and if you’re ever involved in a crash, your medical records could be the key to getting the...
People inside vehicles benefit from some protection from the worst consequences of collisions. Safety restraints, airbags and vehicle design features can help protect the human body from severe injury in a crash. Unfortunately, not everyone involved in motor vehicle...
