Category Archives: Bicycle Accident
So You’ve Been in a Bicycle Accident. Now What?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 840 people were killed in traffic accidents while riding their bicycles in 2016. While there are many things you can do to try and protect yourself while riding a bike on a busy road with vehicle traffic, sometimes accidents happen that aren’t avoidable. Some… Read More »
Cyclist Hit By Uber / Lyft Driver
Roughly half a million cyclists are injured by cars every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Injuries sustained by bicyclists are often extreme, including traumatic brain injury, multiple broken bones, severe lacerations, and long lasting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Rideshare drivers such as Uber and Lyft drivers are… Read More »
Steps to Protect Yourself Financially as an Injured Cyclist
Bicyclists face dangerous conditions here in San Jose. The Mayor of San Jose was recently hit while riding his bike by a careless driver, suffering two fractured vertebrae and a broken sternum, according to San Jose Inside. San Jose is the deadliest city in the South Bay for bike riding, according to an independent… Read More »
Bicycle Riding is Booming With COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit the United States, the economy shutdown. Since many people are no longer commuting to work and government officials have been urging citizens to stay home, the number of cars on the road decreased significantly. This spring gyms closed, sports programs for children and adults were cancelled, and competitions were postponed. As… Read More »
