Bicycle Accidents
Follow these bicycle safety tips when commuting
July 18, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents,Our Blog
At some point, you may find that bicycling to and from work is the best approach. This is a great way to avoid traffic, get some exercise and save money. Unfortunately, just the same as driving a car, there are safety hazards around every corner. Stay aware of these potential risks in order to avoid… read more
Bicycling accident numbers
September 21, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents,Our Blog
According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 726 bicyclists were killed in 2014 as a result of vehicle accidents. This figure accounts for a little over 2 percent of the number of individuals injured or killed that year due to traffic accidents. Californians who are fond of bicycling may be surprised… read more
Bicyclists face serious accident dangers
August 23, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents,Our Blog
As bicycle-friendly as some parts of the state are, significant numbers of accidents involving cyclists take place on California roadways. In 2013 alone, bike riders accounted for almost 5 percent of all traffic fatalities in the state, which was more than double the national average. In the three years prior, the number of such fatalities… read more
California man dies after car hits him on bicycle
June 15, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents,Our Blog
A Napa County sheriff’s deputy found the driver that witnesses said hit and killed a bicyclist on Highway 29 north of Airport Boulevard in early June. According to the alert put out by the highway patrol, the 76-year-old woman driving a 2009 Honda drove off from the scene of the bicycle accident. The deputy pulled… read more