Bicycle Accidents

The Dangers of Bicycling

June 8, 2019 | Edward Smith

The Dangers of Bicycling

Riding bicycles has steadily gained popularity among Californians over the past decade, and many people are choosing to use their bike either for recreation or as a regular form of transportation. Riding a bicycle comes with many benefits, including exercise, saving on gasoline, and getting to spend time outdoors. In an area like Auburn where local roadways offer scenic views of the Sierra Nevadas, taking a bike ride can be a great experience. However, cycling does have its risks.

Fair Oaks Bicycle Accident Involves Juvenile

June 4, 2019 | Edward Smith

Fair Oaks Bicycle Accident Involves Juvenile

A Toyota sedan hit two cyclists on Dewey Drive in a Fair Oaks bicycle accident on May 30 at about 2:00 p.m. The cyclists have been identified as a female and a juvenile.

8 Steps to Take After a Bicycle Crash

May 31, 2019 | Edward Smith

8 Steps to Take After a Bicycle Crash

A bicycle crash is always unexpected and can cause serious injuries. While there are plenty of websites that offer advice on what to do after a motor vehicle accident, information on bicycle crashes is sadly lacking. However, to get the compensation you need following an accident, it’s important to know what to do. When you are injured by a negligent motorist, an experienced bicycle accident lawyer can provide the insight you need to recover financial damages.

Redding Bicyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run

May 30, 2019 | Edward Smith

Redding Bicyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run

Officers of the Redding Police Department (RPD) reported a hit-and-run accident on the morning of Thursday, May 23, 2019. According to reports, the collision involved a cyclist and an SUV and left one person with significant injuries. The identity of the injured cyclist has not been reported, but reports did indicate that the individual was an older man who had been traveling with a large group of cyclists at the time of the collision. Updates on the man’s injuries have not been provided by medical officials. Additionally, the latest available information from CHP indicated that officers are still searching for the missing driver.

Ankle Fractures After Bicycle Accidents

March 30, 2019 | Edward Smith

Ankle Fractures After Bicycle Accidents

Bicycling has been growing in popularity in California for several years and it’s no question why. Cycling offers a sense of freedom and gives people a chance to get some exercise and enjoy the open air while getting from A to B. Furthermore, with winter just behind us, more and more people are taking to the street with their bikes to enjoy the sunshine. However, cycling also comes with some risks. Cyclists are some of the most vulnerable people on the road and accidents can happen anywhere. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

What Causes Placerville Bicycle Accidents?

March 4, 2019 | Edward Smith

What Causes Placerville Bicycle Accidents?

Cycling has gained a huge amount of popularity with California residents over recent years and for good reason. Riding a bike offers people a chance to exercise, get outside, and save on fuel costs while getting to and from where they need to go. In a place like Placerville that offers plenty of scenic mountain roads, riding a bike can be a truly exhilarating experience. However, cycling does come with risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s data shows that over 2 percent of fatal US roadway accidents involve a cyclist and that 65 million people die in bicycle crashes nationwide every year. To avoid being seriously hurt during a crash, cyclists should learn about what normally causes bicycle accidents.

Common Bicycle Accident Causes

February 28, 2019 | Edward Smith

Common Bicycle Accident Causes

While motorists may say that a cyclist is responsible for an accident in some cases, the most common bicycle accident causes around Fair Oaks are due to a negligent driver. It has been shown that driver error causes 94 percent of all traffic collisions, and this pertains to crashes with bicyclists too. When a bicyclist in Fair Oaks becomes injured due to a negligent motorist, they are entitled to recover fair compensation for their injuries. Understanding common bicycle accident causes can help a rider be more active in their own safety while riding defensively.

Fair Oaks Bicycle Crash Avoidance

February 7, 2019 | Edward Smith

Fair Oaks Bicycle Crash Avoidance

A Fair Oaks bicycle crash, when it occurs with a motor vehicle, can cause severe injuries or even death. As the weather begins to warm around the area, more people will be going out on their bikes to enjoy seeing the sites, going to work and running errands. Because bicycle riders are much less conspicuous on the roads, knowing what to do to avoid accidents with motor vehicles is important. Let’s look at the most common types of accidents and how they occur.

South Lake Tahoe Bicycle Accidents

January 31, 2019 | Edward Smith

South Lake Tahoe Bicycle Accidents

Riding a bike has many benefits. Cyclists are able to get exercise from their daily commute as well as save on gas. In an area like Tahoe, biking also means getting to spend time in amazing natural beauty. For these reasons, many people choose to use a bicycle every day for pleasure or as a means of transportation. Despite many benefits, biking also has its dangers. Cyclists are some of the most vulnerable people on the road. This is because bikes lack safety features and can be hard to maneuver at higher speeds. To avoid getting hurt in a bicycle accident, area residents can learn about how cyclists are usually injured in South Lake Tahoe. The following blog uses data taken from UC Berkeley research conducted during 2006-2018.

What Causes Woodland Bicycle Accidents?

January 20, 2019 | Edward Smith

What Causes Woodland Bicycle Accidents?

According to data gathered by research groups at UC Berkeley, Woodland has seen numerous bicycle accidents over previous years. Reports show that, during 2006-2018, a total of 162 injury-causing bicycle crashes happened within the city. Thankfully, none of these accidents were fatal, but more than half of them involved either a severe or moderate injury. Injuries suffered during bicycle accidents can be life-changing, and bicyclists run a high risk of being injured because they lack the protection offered by airbags, seatbelts, and other standard safety features of passenger vehicles. Still, riding your bike through the calm, scenic streets of Woodland or going on long rides in the nearby agricultural areas is a pleasure and more and more people are choosing to ride bikes as a regular means of transportation. If cyclists want to stay safe while out on the road, they should be aware of some of the more common causes of serious bicycle accidents.