Bicycle Injuries

You probably already know about most of the bike lanes and trails in your own neighborhood. However, the Los Angeles area has a lot more to offer. You can get to most parts of the city using protected bike lanes. You also have the right to share the right of way with...

Spinal cord injuries may bring to mind catastrophic car accidents involving high speeds for all parties. But the relatively lower speed of bicycling does not preclude the risk of them. According to a 2018 study by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons,...

Bicycle riders abound in Southern California. In addition to riding for the fun of it, many people use their bicycles as alternative transportation to get to work. Some bicyclists put on helmets they have owned for years. However, the type you wear could minimize an...

Helmets seem easy enough to wear. People just put their helmets on their head and fasten the buckle. However, what many people do not realize is that the fit of their helmet is just as important as wearing one. People with ill-fitting helmets may have a higher risk of...

A February 2021 report in The Guardian details both the potential paradise Los Angeles holds for cyclists and the city's many hazards. Car culture and limited infrastructure make Los Angeles one of the most dangerous places to bike in the United States. Review the...

As a cyclist, you unfortunately face a higher rate of serious injury than other motorists on the road. This means you have a higher chance of suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) than your counterparts, too. A TBI often causes serious complications and may...

Since 2012, Los Angeles has carefully tracked the number of collisions that occur between cyclists and people in motor vehicles. 2020 saw a boom in bicycle use across California, which you might expect to lead to an increase in bicycling accidents as well. However,...

More and more Californians are choosing to walk or bicycle as a way to get to school, work and other activities. That’s why it’s important to understand the rules that apply to you as a cyclist. Although you might not think of it this way, a bicycle is technically a...

Road rage is often associated with angry drivers and motor vehicle accidents. However, bicyclists may experience aggression themselves or from others that can put their safety at risk. Though bicycles are always becoming safer with new technology, your bike is no...

There’s some good news for cyclists in California and all over the world: Bike lanes are continuing to expand. The infrastructure supporting bikes in many cities is constantly improving. All of this makes it easier and safer to ride. Over the last year, there has been...