Bicycle Accidents

Trying to stay safe is an eternal battle for anyone who likes to ride a bicycle. One of the things that can affect this is how you position yourself when out riding with others on stretches of road where you share the lane with motorists. You’ll often see cyclists...

You are happily riding along on your bicycle, thinking how much nicer it is than being stuck inside a car. Then a dog appears from out of nowhere and comes flying at you, causing you to crash. It might be that the dog came directly toward your leg, and you lost...

You may have noticed that many cyclists have cameras attached to their helmets. Some do this because they want to record footage of themselves flying down the trails. However, some are not doing it for entertainment. They are doing it because they believe it will keep...

Many families are ditching their cars and turning to bicycles to get around. There are huge advantages to this, even if you only do so for some journeys while keeping a car for others. One issue that can puzzle parents, however, is, "What is the safest way to...

While riding a bike offers you freedom and convenience, it also comes with risks, especially in busy city traffic or low-light conditions. Fortunately, with the rise of smart technology, biking is becoming safer and smarter. Whether cycling for fun, commuting or...

Cutting the grass is a normal activity that most people don’t think much about, but it’s one that can be dangerous for several reasons. One of those reasons is that there’s a chance that cyclists may come into contact with those grass clippings. Grass clippings,...

As cycling continues to be embraced for fitness and recreation, safety remains a top concern. Safety is especially a concern in busy urban areas where traffic is immense. One hard-to-ignore danger cyclists face is the threat of distracted drivers.  With the rise in...

Bicycle-on-bicycle collisions may not grab headlines like car crashes do, but they’re surprisingly common—especially in cities, on shared trails and during group rides. These accidents can result in serious injuries, from broken bones to concussions, and are often...

Los Angeles is a city known for its street art, billboards and colorful murals. While these displays add character to the city, they can also cause serious distractions for drivers.  In busy urban areas, even a brief moment of looking away from the road can lead to a...

Dooring accidents happen when a driver or passenger opens a car door into a cyclist’s path, causing a collision. These incidents can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones, head trauma, and road rash. Cyclists must take extra precautions to avoid these...