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Category: Bicycle Safety
Bicyclist Hit By Motorist In Stanton
STANTON, CA: On January 18th, 2017, a man on a bike was hit by a car at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Chapman Avenue. The car involved is still under investigation. However, it is described as being either gold...
Continue Reading...Bike and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement
Monday was bike and pedestrian safety enforcement day in Dana Point and all throughout Orange County, according the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The focus was on factors that cause accidents between motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The OCSD mapped out locations all around...
Continue Reading...Our Children & Helmet Safety: How & Why
In this weeks' continuation of helmet safety, our accident lawyer wanted to discuss a few important topics. Let's discuss how to choose the right helmet for your child. We will also go over a "Quick-Fit Check List," and "Checking the Fit." Finally,...
Continue Reading...Myths vs. Facts on Helmet Safety
Riding a bicycle without training wheels has become somewhat of a right of passage for children - being seen as a source of pride and oftentimes a symbol of independence and freedom. And along with this newfound independence and freedom that...
Continue Reading...Personal Injury Attorney: How to Avoid Cyclists
A June 2014 accident in Laguna Beach involving a 55-year-old cyclist killed by a 20-year-old motorist. Accidents like this show how vulnerable cyclists can be on the road. The male driver was recently charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and felony...
Continue Reading...Highlighting New “Three Feet for Safety Act”
According to the California Highway Patrol, bicycle fatalities increased 7 percent from 2011 to 2012, the latest year for which statistics were available. Injuries went up by almost 4 percent for the same period. Most of the injuries were to...
Continue Reading...Common Fontana Bike Accident Scenarios
As more people take to the roads on their bicycles, more accidents with cars are inevitable. Bicyclists are at a disadvantage when they share the road with cars. Their smaller size makes them difficult to see. It also increases the...
Continue Reading...Huntington Beach Bike Accident Kills One
A Huntington Beach bike accident on Labor Day has claimed the life of a 55-year-old local resident. Calls came into 911 at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the evening of September 1. Responding officers from the Huntington Beach Police Department found passersby trying to...
Continue Reading...Dangers When Riding a Bike
Hector Bike Shop in Fontana makes the experience of riding a bicycle intriguing to Fontana residents. Residents can ride their bikes to Kaiser Steel Mill or the city park if they are interested in using them recreationally. However, Fontana’s busy...
Continue Reading...Infographic: Bicycle Laws & Safety Tips
If you’re a bicyclist, it’s important to be aware of general laws which apply to you in order to prevent bicycle accidents and to avoid tickets. States have different laws with regards to bicycles and bicycle safety, but there are...
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