Bicycling is a popular form of transportation and recreation for many people. Whether commuting to work, enjoying a leisurely ride or engaging in competitive sports, cycling offers many benefits. However, it also comes with risks, and accidents involving bicycles can...
Bicycle Accidents
Bike accidents and brain injuries
Across the state, people of various ages ride bicycles on a regular basis. From kids who enjoy biking with their friends to adults who bike to work or go cycling as a form of exercise, bicyclists take to the road for many reasons. However, cyclists are especially...
Teaching children proper bicycle safety
Teaching children bicycle safety is a responsibility all parents and guardians have. Children must be especially careful when riding their bikes on private property to avoid liability issues. However, with the proper knowledge and guidance, children can develop...
When do most bicycle-car collisions happen?
When riders and drivers are reasonable, most catastrophic bicycle accidents are entirely avoidable. Sadly, though, according to the National Safety Council, 806 riders died during collisions with motor vehicles in 2020. This number is unacceptably high. While...
Community bikeability and how to enjoy a safer bicycle ride
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) works toward making communities safer for bicyclists. The NHTSA focuses on providing bicycle safety tips for riders in an effort to help decrease the number of bicycle crashes across the country. Decreasing...
What should you know about traumatic tattoos?
Bicyclists and motorcyclists in particular face a lot of risks on the road that other drivers do not. This includes an increased chance of suffering from traumatic tattoos. What exactly are these tattoos? How do they impact a person's health, and how does a victim...
How can parked cars cause injuries for bicyclists?
When a person rides their bicycle around, either on a quiet back road or a busy main road, they will likely encounter angry or dangerous drivers. One unexpected way that this can lead to an accident is when this person rides past a parked car. Paying attention only to...
Data on intersections and bike accidents
Whenever you ride a bike near vehicles, you need to pay attention. However, it is important to understand that there are times when the chances of becoming involved in a traffic accident are especially high. For example, the chances of becoming struck by a vehicle...
Protecting yourself against serious injuries in a bike crash
Riding your bicycle can provide you with a fun way to stay active, as well as a convenient way to get from one place to another. However, cycling near motorists may increase your risk of injury if you are not careful. Even though you cannot prevent every chance of an...