What Types of Injuries Do Bicycle Accidents Cause?

Drivers: Do you know that you have to give bicycles on the road at least a 3-foot wide passing zone? Bicyclists: Do you know that you have to ride responsibly and follow the rules of the road? In 2015, 818 bicyclists were killed on U.S. roads – the highest total since 1995. However, only 3% of fatal bicycle... Read More

I am an avid motorcyclist and bicyclist who works every day in an office building in downtown Indianapolis. The city’s new IndyGo Red Bus Lines have disrupted my everyday routine just as they have done with the lives of thousands of downtown residents and commuters. They also worry me a great deal. It is just... Read More

When you are injured in a bicycle accident and someone else is at fault, the at-fault party’s insurance company may be liable for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is compensation for your physical and emotional distress (Legal Information Institute). As such, your attorney must... Read More

The most common causes of bicycle accidents are getting hit by a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Other causes of a bicycle accident may include falling, hitting something in the road, poor roads, striking a fixed object, or swerving to avoid an animal. However, getting hit by a car is by... Read More