Bicycle Accidents

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...

Bicycle and auto accidents occur quite frequently, and sometimes they have catastrophic results. While there are rules of the road to try to combat such events, it is still up to those on the road to implement them. While cyclists cannot control the actions of others,...

While cycling to work or anywhere else can be a great way to burn calories and help reduce your carbon footprint, statistics show cycling is becoming an increasingly dangerous form of transportation, particularly in major cities. Vice reports that, across the nation,...

If you have been mulling over the idea of riding a recumbent bike, one thing you may have been considering is just how safe you would be on the road. Does this type of relaxed ride offer any safety advantages over a traditional bike?It may. They are certainly at least...

Helmets go a long way toward preventing fatalities and life-changing head injuries in a bike accident. They're the single most important piece of protective gear that any rider can wear.Even so, studies have found that a lot of people are not wearing them. In one...

Every cyclist has been there at some point: A driver nearly hits you. Maybe they pull out of a driveway as you're going by on the street. Maybe you come around a corner, and they turn left in front of you. Maybe they just drift into the bike lane, distracted by their...