Category: Safety Information
Exploring the State of Bicycle Safety: Insights from Across America
In recent years, the popularity of cycling has soared across the United States. More Americans are choosing bicycles as a mode of transportation, for recreational purposes, and as a means of exercise. However, along with this surge in cycling comes an increased awareness of the…
Revolutionizing City Streets: How Urban Planning Can Enhance Cyclist Safety
In a rapidly urbanizing world, the safety of cyclists on city streets is more important than ever. As advocates for cyclist safety and legal rights at Cyclist at Law, we recognize the critical role of urban planning in creating a safer environment for cyclists in…
Cases Involving Repair Work Done in Bike Lanes
The cases below involve injuries caused by defects in bike lanes. In both cases, the government entities had performed repair work in or near the defects in the bike lanes. Both Courts ruled that the hazards were not “special defects.” As for actual knowledge, one…
3 Benefits of Wearing a Bike Helmet
It is well known that when you ride your bike, you should also strap on your helmet. It is one of the best ways to protect your head in case of a bike accident. Of the 500,000 bicycle injuries requiring medical care in the United…
United States Bicycle Accident Statistics
Unfortunately, cycling accidents are incredibly common in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, over 49,000 cyclists are injured or killed in reported road accidents. A large portion of these accidents cause the victim to incur serious medical costs in addition to lost…
Follow These Simple Safety Tips to Avoid a Bike Accident
Safety Tips for Cyclist Having cycled in the Dallas community for many years, we here at Cyclist at Law know just how enjoyable it is to spend countless hours out on the road. Unfortunately, we are also keenly aware of the dangers it introduces and…
Bicycle Safety Tips to Teach Your Kids
It can be easy for children, and even parents, to forget that a bicycle isn’t just a form of recreation. A bicycle is a vehicle, and riding comes with many of the risks of driving; in fact, the outcomes of accidents are often worse, since…
Important Bicycle Safety Tips for Adults
If you prefer pedaling over driving, odds are you already know the basics bicycle safety tips. Drive with traffic, not against it, and always wear a helmet. At Cyclist At Law, we have seen far too many accidents in which motorists strike and injure a…
Bicycle Safety – Three Basic Steps for Sharing the Road
When bicyclists and car drivers share the road, there is no question that the bike is the more vulnerable vehicle. Being much smaller than cars and trucks, it’s easy for a bicycle to escape other drivers’ notice. Bicyclists are also highly susceptible to serious injury…
Dealing With Automobile-Related Bicycle Injuries
While cyclists have full legal protection on the road, many automobile drivers are either unaware of the laws regarding bicycle traffic or prone to greater carelessness when it comes to sharing the road with cyclists. Whether caused by driver carelessness or negligence, automobile-related bicycle injuries…