Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

3 Safety Tips to Follow when Riding Your Bicycle

One of the great parts about living in Southern California is the ability to take advantage of the warm weather we have year round.  For many, that means riding their bicycle for exercise and for pleasure.  However, when you do ride your bike, safety needs to be at the top of your list.  Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are very common and can be deadly.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 726 bicyclists were killed and 49,000 were seriously injured in 2012 in the US. 

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While you can’t control what drivers will do, it’s important to do everything you can to keep yourself safe while you are riding your bike.  Following these tips will help you avoid getting into an accident.

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Spring Safety Tips

Now that we have sprung forward, spring seems to be all around us. With an extra hour of sunlight, along with warmer weather greeting us each day, many of us find ourselves spending more time outside or inside conducting some routine spring cleaning.

These safety tips and tricks will allow for the benefits of spring to be enjoyed all season long. [Read more…]

Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Cyclists

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 500,000 Americans are treated in emergency departments for bicycle injuries each year. In addition, a pedestrian injury occurs approximately every eight minutes in the United States. While an auto accident lawyer or injury lawyer can help you get compensation after a pedestrian or cyclist injury, there are several ways that you can avoid these injuries in the first place. [Read more…]

Bike Safety Tips for Adults

As spring spreads across the nation, bikers are popping up as regularly as the lilacs, magnolias and daffodils. Biking among adults has undergone somewhat of a renaissance in America, according to various transportation studies. And why not? Biking is great exercise, easy on the environment and perfect for sightseeing. But any time you mix bikes with motor vehicles, accidents can happen. Before you saddle up for your next ride, you should know the latest on bike safety.

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