A bicycle is one of the smallest vehicles on the road, while an 18-wheeler truck is one of the largest. Therefore, if the latter hits you while on your bicycle, the results can be devastating for you. Clearly, it is better to avoid a collision with a large truck in...
Spinal cord injuries, or SCI, often occur because of a fall or as the result of a vehicle crash. You can add car-bicycle accidents into the mix, especially if the motorist strikes the rider from behind. What happens with SCI and what kind of recovery can a cyclist...
The presence of a bike lane may make you feel safer as a cyclist, but the actual statistics paint a more sobering picture. While bike lanes encourage people to ride, they may not protect the cyclist as much as they should depending on what the bike lane actually...
California is home to many bicyclists. Unfortunately, the state recently reached a 25-year high for bicycle fatalities, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data released in January 2020. While not every cycling fatality gives rise to a wrongful...
California residents should be able to walk through parking lots, in crosswalks, on jogging paths and more without fearing for their lives. Unfortunately, that level of security does not exist today. In the 10 years from 2009 through 2018, pedestrian deaths increased...
Wearing a bike helmet can dramatically reduce your risk of traumatic brain injury in a crash. Helmets certified by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission meet federal standards for safety. In addition to looking for safety certification, review these tips to...
Pedestrians are at risk for serious injury as they use crosswalks and interact with traffic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in 2017 as a result of being struck by a vehicle and many more received serious...
2019 saw several changes in California helmet laws that affect those who ride bicycles and electric scooters. Lawmakers introduced several new regulations designed to protect riders from serious head injuries, especially in light of the electric scooter-sharing fad...
You have probably seen electric bicycles around California communities, and maybe even own one yourself. Electric bikes have gained significant popularity over the last several decades. They make it easier to navigate steep inclines and other obstacles while having no...
Riding a bicycle involves inherent risks, and your injury and fatality risks are even higher when you are a cyclist who regularly rides in urban areas, as opposed to more rural ones. While The sheer number of drivers in urban areas makes you more at risk of a bike...