Category: Bicycle Accidents

A bicyclist traveling during morning or evening rush hour can face more risk of accidents from heavier traffic and more distracted drivers at the wheel. A careless driver can forget to check mirrors and blind spots before a move and suddenly present a giant and dangerous obstacle to a bicyclist traveling nearby. The dangers are…

A cyclist is usually the most vulnerable person on the street anytime they ride. What seems like a small impact in a car, truck or SUV can be devastating for someone on a bicycle. Collisions can cause severe injuries and even result in a tragic death. Distracted drivers are common hazards for cyclists in San…

September has already been a dangerous month for people using alternative forms of transportation around San Francisco.  Over the course of a scary week on local streets, a cyclist was hit, a child on a scooter was struck by a car and a skateboarder was also hit by a vehicle. Deadly San Francisco Bicycle Collision…

Northern California can serve up some of the most beautiful bicycle rides in the world.  Whether you prefer the fresh, sea air on a coastal trip or the cool, crisp air on a higher elevation ride NorCal aims to please. A biking vacation can provide plenty of routes to lead you away from the gridlock…

Bicyclists should be ensured a safe trip no matter when they choose to take their ride.  Yet, statistics show there are safer times to be on the road and potentially more dangerous times. After dark is always a hazardous time for a ride.  There’s usually much less traffic, but if motorists claim they have trouble…

A bicycle accident can be dangerous at any time of day.  As long as there are distracted drivers out, a rider must be cautious at all times. A nighttime ride can be particularly treacherous. Bicycle collision statistics show that 6 pm to 9 pm is the most dangerous time to be out on a bike,…

When we think of a hit and run bicycle accident, we naturally think of a motor vehicle hitting a cyclist and then the driver flees the scene. However, sometimes cyclists run into each other, and if someone is injured, the same requirement holds for a cyclist to remain at the scene. If the cyclist flees,…