One of the most common causes of bicycle accidents is the right hook which happens when a car making a right turn collides into a bicyclist on its right in the process of making its turn. These accidents generally cause more serious injuries to bicyclists, who do not have the same protections as motorists.
Southern California has recently seen a lot more bicyclists on the road. However, it’s been noticed that these bicyclists are traveling at higher speeds than usual. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, there has been a surge in Electric Bike sales. E-Bikes are just like regular bicycles, except with the addition of battery-powered assistance. As the recent trend to purchase E-Bikes continues, it is important that owners and riders become familiar with the laws regulating these bikes and the types of accidents and injuries involved.
All things we love about the weather warming up and summer approaching – longer days, social gatherings, bike rides – are the very same things that make it the most accident-prone time of the year. Below is a list of some of the most common summertime accidents. Swimming Pool Injuries There’s no better way to […]
If you regularly ride your bicycle, you’re probably familiar with the notion that you should never ride on the sidewalk. The reasoning behind this idea is that when bicyclists ride on sidewalks, they are more likely to get into accidents or cause accidents. Some cities and counties in California have even made it illegal to […]
Bicycles are increasingly becoming a convenient type of transportation – especially in states such as California where the weather is warm year-round. Riding a bicycle can also reduce time spent in traffic and other costs, such as gas, insurance, and parking. However, as convenient as riding a bicycle may be, it can also be dangerous. […]
Although only a very small number of trips are taken on bicycles in the United States, bicyclists face a higher risk of accident related injury and death than motorists. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that in 2013 more than 900 bicyclists were killed and approximately 494,000 were seriously injured. Overall, bicycle […]
