Safe Passing Law Would Offer Greater Protection to California Bicyclists
A new law would require drivers to give bicyclists more room on the roadways.
According to the California Bicycle Coalition, the number one cause of fatal adult bicycle accidents in the U.S. involves motorists who pass cyclists from behind. In an effort to cut down on fatal bicycle accidents, California lawmakers are pushing for the approval of a new bill which would require drivers to give cyclists more room on the roads.
National Bicycle Safety Month Emphasizes Awareness for Cyclists, Motorists
May is National Bicycle Safety Month.
The California Office of Traffic Safety is reminding motorists and cyclists to use caution and stay alert as part of their campaign to raise awareness about accident prevention during National Bicycle Safety Month.
Top Five Bicycle Safety Tips for Kids
As warm weather approaches, it's important that kids know how to stay safe while riding their bikes.
With the warm weather fast approaching, many kids may choose to take advantage of the sunshine by riding their bikes. If you're a parent, it's important that you know what to teach kids in order to ensure that they stay safe when bicycling.
Can Not Wearing a Helmet Affect Your California Bicycle Accident Claim?
Not wearing a bicycle helmet may impact your personal injury claim if you're injured in an accident.
Wearing a bicycle helmet can protect you from serious injury if you're involved in an accident. When a bicycle accident is caused by someone else's negligence, you may choose to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Whether or not you were wearing a helmet at the time of the accident can potentially affect the outcome of your claim.
Public Bikes Issues Recall Over Falling Hazard
A defective bicycle can potentially cause a serious accident.
Public Bikes, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 4,100 bicycles over concerns that a defect in the pedals may cause riders to fall and become injured.
How to Stay Safe When Riding Your Bicycle at Night
Learn how to stay safe if you ride your bike at night.
Riding your bike at night may increase your risk of an accident and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. If you ride your bicycle at night, it's important to know what you should do in order to stay safe on the roads.
Determining Fault in a Sacramento Pedestrian-Bicycle Accident
Determining fault in a pedestrian-bicycle accident can be a difficult task.
Bicycle accidents most often involve a collision with another vehicle or a stationary object. There are, however, some instances when a bicycle accident can involve a collision with a pedestrian. When a Sacramento pedestrian-bicycle accident occurs, it can potentially be difficult to determine who is at fault.
Can Bicyclists Be Held Liable for Causing an Accident?
Bicyclists need to know how to avoid liability when an accident occurs.
When a bicycle accident occurs, it's typically the result of a collision involving a car or other vehicle. In the majority of cases, the bicyclist is generally held not to be at fault. However, there are some circumstances in which a bicyclist may be held responsible for an accident. California riders need to be aware of what types of behaviors can potentially lead to trouble on the roadways.