Bicycle Accidents

There are rules and laws on the books in California intended to make it safer for bicyclists to share the road with motor vehicles. There are responsibilities for both cyclists and drivers, but people in enclosed vehicles all too often fail to do their part or really...

The Golden State Freeway, also known as the 5 Freeway, is a major thoroughfare that allows commuters to take a more direct and faster route to their destination. In order to prevent the freeway from interfering with surface street traffic, there are multiple bridges...

Whether you commute to work every day on your bike or hop on it after you get home in the evening for a little bit of exercise, you are probably very aware of how biking can be good for your health. Unfortunately, cycling can also endanger your health if you wind up...

The number of fatal bicycle accidents occurring in California has increased during the past several years. According to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the three-year period between 2016 and 2018, 455 bicyclists died in traffic...

Bicyclists in California can ride all year long, and some choose to head out in the rain or other inclement weather. One issue they face is that drivers might not always watch for them. This is especially true when the drivers park and don’t watch for cyclists when...

With more autonomous or "self-driving" cars expected to hit the road, even a bicyclist deciding to take a break and start walking with his or her bike could turn into a dangerous situation.  Moving at 43.5 mph with its human operator watching a show streamed on her...

Los Angeles has a pervasive car culture, but many residents rely on bicycles to get from point A to point B. If you often cycle in the city, you should understand how traffic laws apply to your bicycle.  Review the city and state bike guidelines that pertain to Los...

A cyclist was out riding with his friends when he got caught up in a tragic car accident in California. One friend noticed that traffic began stopping, looked back to see where he was and realized they were no longer riding together. It turned out that his friend had...

When cyclists feel nervous around cars, they often decide to ride on the sidewalk. They don't contemplate whether it is legal or not. They just feel like the sidewalk separates them from cars and keeps them safe, so that's where they go. This feeling of safety is a...

Cement trucks are among the heaviest vehicles on the road, and they pose an incredible risk when involved in accidents with other vehicles. On the other side of the coin, cyclists face some of the highest risks when struck by vehicles.Both of those issues came...