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Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

By Joseph Low on June 15, 2024

A bicyclist on the ground nursing an injury.

Though the bicycle was invented in the early 19th century, its use has endured to today due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits. It’s an affordable, low-maintenance transportation option that offers physical exercise and mental well-being. Bicycles are ideal for urban mobility and versatile for commuting, recreation, and sport. Cycling fosters community and cultural connections, and continuous technological advancements enhance its appeal.

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Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents: Legal Recourse for Victims

By Joseph Low on February 20, 2024

A Young man on the street in pain after falling off his bike

Cyclists on any road are far more vulnerable than motorists, even when protective equipment is worn and bike lanes are provided. The term “hit-and-run” describes a motor accident in which the vehicle involved does not stop but drives away after the collision. When a “hit-and-run” involves a bicyclist, the injuries can be devastating or even fatal.

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Knowing Your Rights As a Cyclist in California

By Joseph Low on March 8, 2022

A man wearing a helmet who is riding his bicycle in a downtown area where cars are parked.

Bicyclists have responsibilities and rights to share the road, the same as motorists in California. They have a right to be in the roadway, provided they know and follow the rules of the road. Bicyclists are forced to share the road with large and dangerous trucks and cars, along with many drivers who do not understand bicycle right-of-way. A cyclist who is seriously injured by a negligent driver has a right to a fair recovery and to hold the at-fault driver accountable.

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Is the City to Blame for a Bicycle Crash?

By Joseph Low on October 13, 2019

professional bicyclist riding a yellow bike

As reported by the Long Beach Post, a young man named Bradley Lembke is seeking to hold the City of Long Beach accountable for a bicycle accident that ultimately killed his father. Bryan Lembke, Bradley’s father, was rear-ended on his bicycle by a driver traveling at a high speed. The crash left Bryan Lembke brain-dead, and his son to face the tragic decision to take his father off life support. Bradley Lembke claims that the city neglected a dangerous stretch of roadway where his father’s accident occurred.

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Look Out For Bicycle Riders And Share The Road

By Joseph Low on October 13, 2016

People in the city of Long Beach love their bicycles – and with good reason! Southern California boasts a wonderful climate year-round, and riding a bike is an efficient way to travel around town and also to get some exercise. There is a downside though, and that is that bicyclists face a great deal of more risk to their safety than other motorists on the road.

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California Bicycle Accidents By the Numbers

By Joseph Low on September 28, 2015

front bicycle wheel

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 743 people were killed in bicycle accidents in 2013. That number is close to the recent peak of 772 deaths in 2006 and significantly higher than the 682 deaths reported in 2011.

Overall, bicyclists account for just over two percent of all people killed or injured in car crashes each year – but they account for significantly less than two percent of the traffic on U.S. roads.  Distracted driving claims the lives of many bicyclists each year as motorists fail to share the road safely.

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During Back to School Season, Practice Sharing the Road Safely With Bicyclists

By Joseph Low on August 9, 2015

child learning how to ride a bicycle

Students all over southern California will soon be heading back to school. Many children will exercise newfound independence by riding their bikes to school, as well as to sports practices, friends’ homes, and other places and events.

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Plan Ahead: Check the Weather to Reduce the Risk of California Bicycle Accidents

By Joseph Low on July 9, 2015

bicyclist riding down the highway

Whether you’re running errands on your bicycle or planning a longer trip, checking the weather before you head out is a wise move when you’re bicycling in southern California.  Experienced California accident lawyers know how often weather conditions can affect not only the behavior of drivers, but also the operation of equipment like bicycles and the quality of the roadways.

Here are just a few of the ways in which sudden storms and other summer weather can affect bicyclists, increasing the risk of an accident, according to the Federal Highway Administration:

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Quick Facts about California Bicycle Safety

By Joseph Low on June 15, 2015

bicycle with two yellow wheels

As of 2014, California led the nation in bicycle accidents.  With one of the largest populations of any state and hundreds of miles of bike lanes and bike trails, California’s place at the top of the bicycle accident and death list isn’t surprising – but it is a ranking that experienced southern California bicycle injury lawyers watch closely.

Just how many bicycle accidents occur in California each year – and how do they stack up to the national averages?  Here are some quick facts:

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Long Beach Launches Beach Streets Events to Encourage Cycling

By Joseph Low on May 20, 2015

child learning how to ride a bicycle

Long Beach already holds the title of one of the most Bicycle Friendly Cities in Southern California, but in an effort to increase the use of bicycles and public transportation further, the city will host its own version of “CicLAvia” – an open street event that shuts down select streets to automobiles.

The Beach Streets event will allow cyclists and pedestrians to explore local neighborhoods, socialize with family and friends, and listen to live music, all while enjoying a more eco-friendly, health-conscious form of transportation. The hope is that by participating in the city-sponsored community events, residents will be more likely to take advantage of the Long Beach’s bicycle-friendly roads on a more frequent basis.

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