Bicycle Accidents

If you or a loved one have been injured or sustained property damage in a bicycle accident, there are various steps that you can take to help ensure your well-being along with the viability of a claim against another party. We understand that the aftermath of a bicycle collision can be confusing, and these steps are just general guidelines. However, we encourage you to try and check off as many of these steps as possible,...

When a motorist opens their car door when a bicyclist is coming their way, this creates a sudden obstacle for the cyclist. Often this causes an accident that seriously harms the bicyclist. By checking their surroundings before opening the doors of a car, drivers and their passengers can avoid dooring accidents. Injuries Caused by Dooring Accidents Though you may safely ride your bicycle, you cannot predict what other drivers and their passengers will do. Cyclists...

Electric bikes are a fun, convenient, eco-friendly way to get around. While they have many benefits, like everything else, they have some drawbacks too. Accidents can occur, and they can be quite serious. If you have been in an accident while operating an electric bike, you may be wondering what sort of damages you might be entitled to.  Listed below are some of the damages you may pursue if you have been harmed in an...

Bicycle accidents can occur in a wide variety of ways, and they often lead to significant injuries. Here, we want to discuss some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents in California, as well as issues of liability. If a bicyclist sustains an injury caused by the negligence of another, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. Bike Accident Data in California Data presented by the California Office of Traffic Safety...

Did you know that drivers are required to share the road with bicyclists in almost all circumstances? California law classifies bicycles as vehicles, meaning that the bicyclist has the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. Here, we want to discuss the steps that you can take to properly share the roadway with bicyclists in order to maintain safety for you and others around you. Understand Bicyclist Rights In the state of California, bicyclists have...