A lot of drivers hit cyclists that they simply never see. In some cases, this can be traced to dangerous driving habits, like texting and driving. However, many cases involve drivers who look right at the bicycles, still do not see them, and cause the accidents.How is...
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Study shows drivers do not think cyclists are predictable
Unpredictability can cause accidents, no matter what vehicles are involved. When these accidents involve bikes and cars, the results can be tragic.That's problematic, because most people in a recent survey said that they do not think that cyclists are predictable....
Berkeley picks new chief campus counsel after deadly bike crash
UC Berkeley has picked a new chief campus counsel, promoting a former associate campus counsel from within the school's own system. He started his new job on June 1. He has already been doing the job in everything but the official title since October of last year,...
Assess your condition in the aftermath of a bike accident
Living in Southern California offers many perks, and one of them is that you can ride your bicycle at almost any time of year. The opportunity for year-round bicycling also means that bike accidents are a common occurrence across Los Angeles and much of the state, and...
Safety tips for bike commuters
Your bike is not just a hobby. It's your main means of transportation. You ride it to and from work almost every day, rain or shine.You know this puts you at risk. Bike accidents involving cars have a vastly higher probability of injuring you than the person in the...
Bike helmets lower severe head injury risks by 50 percent
There are those who say modern bike helmets simply do not offer enough protection, still allowing injuries to occur in a crash. While that may be true, a new study suggests that cyclists should not simply give up on their helmets. They still cut the odds of a serious...
Who is liable when a cyclist hits an open door?
You are riding your bike to work, hurrying down a city street. You know the rules of the road. You're riding with traffic, you're using hand signals, you're observing all traffic signals and you're stay as close as you can get to the right side of the road. There's no...
Do some drivers intentionally target bicyclists?
It is hard to believe that some people can be so reckless and aggressive as to intentionally disregard the safety of bicyclists, but unfortunately, it happens. You and other cyclists in California already face numerous dangers on the road. When a driver deliberately...
Cyclist killed when struck by car in California
Despite the sheer number of cyclists on the street in California, the roads remain a dangerous place. Collisions involving cars and bicycles put the cyclists in extreme danger, and even a small mistake made by a driver can lead to serious injuries or even death for a...
Total amount of 2017 cycling deaths in Los Angeles revealed
A bicycle seems like a natural way for people to get around in sunny Southern California, but it also carries some inherent dangers. Cyclists are forced to share the road with cars, trucks, buses and commercial vehicles. This leads to accidents, and cyclists are often...


