Category Archives: Cycling Accidents

Information about cycling accidents in and around San Diego with emphasis on bike law and bicycle safety from an experienced cyclist and bicycle crash attorney.

What Types of Injuries Are Sustained During a Cycling Accident?

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Cycling accidents can happen to anyone, even U2 singer Bono, who was recently injured in New York City while riding with a cycling group. A “cycling spill” left the popular singer with multiple fractures, two of which required surgery to fix. Bono will need rehabilitative therapy, but he is expected to make a full recovery. Cycling accidents cause serious injuries, and while there are ways to avoid them, knowing what to expect if you are injured can be just as helpful. Cycling accidents send more than 500,000 Americans to the emergency room every year, being prepared can help keep you from becoming a statistic. Statistics show that the most serious type of injury a person can face during a cycling accident is a traumatic brain injury, which accounts for over two thirds of cycling accident deaths. According to statistics released by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), cycling accidents…
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How Often Are Cyclists Injured or Killed by Negligent Drivers?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego is known for its beautiful weather and scenery, so it is no surprise that it attracts a large number of cycling enthusiasts. Sadly, drivers who are not paying attention to their surroundings can hurt cyclists. In El Cajon last week, a cyclist was seriously injured as he was caught between a car accident involving two cars. Police say the man was hit when a sedan slammed into a Honda Civic, forcing it up onto the sidewalk where the cyclist was stopped at a red light. Cycling accidents are no stranger to San Diego. In August, a wrong-way driver injured eight cyclists, paralyzing one. Two months later, an Ocean Beach woman was left for dead by a hit-and-run driver while riding her bike. A reward for the driver was offered, and the woman was left clinging to life on a ventilator. Distracted Drivers Cause Cycling Accidents Nationwide Cycling accidents…
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What Can Cyclists Do to Stay Safe On the Road?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Cycling enthusiasts everywhere enjoy a hobby that is not only healthy, but also good for the environment and great for bonding with friends and family. Although cycling can be an extremely enjoyable activity, it can also be a dangerous one if cyclists and motorists fail to exercise caution. National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that in 2012, 726 cyclists were killed and another 49,000 were injured in motor vehicle accidents. Fortunately, there are ways that cyclists can stay safe and still enjoy a nice ride outdoors. How Can I Reduce My Chances of an Accident? A cyclist should always ride with traffic and never against it. This may seem like common sense to many, but cyclists die every year trying to work around traffic instead of working with it. Cyclists should always obey road signs, traffic lights and be sure to signal other drivers. Do not assume…
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