Category Archives: Bicycle Accident
Breaking Down a Bicycle Accident Claim
Most bicycle accident claims are based on the concept of negligence, which is basically a lack of care. That lack of care is usually a failure to properly look out for bicyclists, usually because the tortfeasor (negligent driver) was impaired or driving aggressively. More on that below. Bicycle crash injuries are usually catastrophic. Because… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents and Head Injuries
Bicycle crash victims sustained head injuries in about a third of bicycle accidents. That’s a third of all victims, not just serious crash victims. Many of these incidents aren’t classified a ”serious” because the victim sustained no other serious injuries and didn’t immediately require extended hospitalization. Diagnosis and treatment issues plague these injuries, often… Read More »
Possible Defenses in Bicycle Crash Claims
Bicycle-vehicle collisions have a much higher serious injury rate than vehicle-vehicle collisions. Bicyclists account for about 1 percent of the traffic on California roads. But bicycle riders account for about 2 percent of roadway fatalities in the Golden STate. Bicyclists, unlike vehicle occupants, have no safety restraint systems to protect them. Compensation in serious… Read More »
Do Safety Laws Keep Bicyclists Safe?
Bicycle safety is a top priority for many decision makers. These riders make up about 1 percent of vehicle traffic. But they account for twice as many (2 percent) vehicle fatalities. Safety groups and other advocacy groups loudly pressure lawmakers to “do something” about this problem. Governments often respond with policy changes, like mandatory… Read More »
