Category Archives: Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle Safety Concerns in Los Angeles: Why Injuries and Lawsuits are Inevitable
Los Angeles has been described by some media outlets as the “worst bike city in the United States.” For those who live in the city, this description is adequate. For those who have lost loved ones due to fatal bike accidents, the description may not go far enough. More needs to be done to… Read More »
Mary E. Alexander Appears in Podcast About Former $13.3 Million Bicycle Accident Case
Mary E. Alexander appeared on the Great Trials Podcast, which aired on May 14, 2019. She was interviewed about a 1980 California trial where she won a $13.3 million verdict for a University of Arizona student. The student, 40-year-old Mary Hall, suffered a life-altering injury from a bicycle crash while riding down a hill… Read More »
Polk Street bike accidents common, but safety upgrades meet opposition
Polk Street Bike Accidents and Safety Upgrades When it comes to being a great place for cyclists, San Francisco is hard to beat. Gorgeous weather, a compact layout and an extended network of bike baths and bike lanes put San Francisco solidly among the most bicycle friendly big cities in America.Yet, that is not… Read More »
Streets of San Francisco unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists?
The streets of San Francisco have long had a reputation as being very dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. Even when these individuals take all possible safety precautions, there is still a very substantial risk that they will be involved in an accident. Officials have taken many steps in their efforts to reduce the number… Read More »