Bicycle Accidents

A 28-year-old man has died from the injuries that he sustained in a bike accident in downtown Sacramento. The incident occurred July 19 when a vehicle that was traveling southbound on 10th Street turned east onto H Street and struck the bicyclist according to the Sacramento Bee. The victim was transported to an area hospital […]

It’s been little over one year since the controversial 3-foot rule – otherwise known as The Three Feet for Safety Act – was put into law. In essence, the law states that motorists passing a cyclist on the road must create a 3-foot buffer between themselves and the bike to avoid bicycle accidents. While many […]

If you have been hit by a driver while riding your bike and they failed to stop, there are several key steps you need to take to protect your rights: File a Police Report – When a driver flees the scene of your accident it may seem hopeless. However, you must act quickly and call […]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 743 people were killed in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes in 2013 – the highest number of fatalities since 2006. Another 48,000 cyclists were injured in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes the same year. The 2012 National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors supports these findings, showing that nearly […]

California State Senator Carol Liu recently introduced a bill that would make it illegal for adult bicyclists to ride without a helmet. If the SB-192 bill passes, law enforcement officers will be able to issue tickets for up to $25 to riders not wearing proper head protection. The bill would also require bicyclists to wear […]

Just like biking in nature, biking in cities can have many hazards. Even though the roads are paved, roadway hazards in the city can include potholes, malfunctioning traffic signals, road debris and even missing or fallen signs. Statistics show that the highest bicycle death rates can be found in adolescent groups, from 15-24 years of […]