Bicycle Accidents
Bikes have surged in popularity among young urban professionals as a green, health-conscious option for commuting. Recognizing this trend, Uber saw the opportunity to expand its ridesharing empire into rentable bikes. The company acquired the bikeshare company JUMP in April 2018. While Silicon Valley looks at the bright red bikes and sees green dollar signs, […]
Attorney John Demas represented Carol K. and Ken K. who were injured in a bicycle collision on the American River Bike Trail in Folsom, California. The case resulted in a $10,200,000 verdict. The case arose from a collision that occurred on the evening of June 2, 2014. The Defendants, a 19-year-old male, and 16-year-old female […]
One of the most dangerous types of accidents happens when a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle. Bicyclists are completely defenseless against a 3,000-plus pound car or truck, even when wearing the proper safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 818 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in a single […]
The recent death a woman in Arizona who was hit by a self-driving Uber vehicle raises many questions, including who can be held liable when this type of car accident causes a self-driving car fatality. Self Driving Car Accident Lawyers Explain The victim was walking her bike across a busy road. As she crossed the […]
Mountain Bikes Recalled due to Defect Cycling Sports Group has announced a product defect recall of about 1,240 GT mountain bikes because the handlebars can crack and cause an accident. According to reports, the recall involves 2017 model year Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Aggressor Sport, Aggressor Comp and Aggressor Expert. The bicycles were sold in […]
Sacramento is blessed by environmental and geographical characteristics that make it an ideal location for bicycling. The nearly year-round good weather makes for virtually unlimited opportunities to get out on two wheels; and while the relatively flat terrain favors novices, casual riders and families alike there are also more rugged trails and paths to challenge […]
A 28-year-old man has died from the injuries that he sustained in a bike accident in downtown Sacramento. The incident occurred July 19 when a vehicle that was traveling southbound on 10th Street turned east onto H Street and struck the bicyclist according to the Sacramento Bee. The victim was transported to an area hospital […]
It’s been little over one year since the controversial 3-foot rule – otherwise known as The Three Feet for Safety Act – was put into law. In essence, the law states that motorists passing a cyclist on the road must create a 3-foot buffer between themselves and the bike to avoid bicycle accidents. While many […]
If you have been hit by a driver while riding your bike and they failed to stop, there are several key steps you need to take to protect your rights: File a Police Report – When a driver flees the scene of your accident it may seem hopeless. However, you must act quickly and call […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 743 people were killed in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes in 2013 – the highest number of fatalities since 2006. Another 48,000 cyclists were injured in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes the same year. The 2012 National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors supports these findings, showing that nearly […]