Most bicyclists understand that when a bike lane is not available they should ride with traffic, not against it. However, many cyclists mistakenly believe that they must always ride as far to the right as possible. Generally, cyclists riding with traffic should ride...
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– David Komie
– David Komie
Bicycle Accidents
Assessing possible liability after a bicycle accident
Even a collision at low speed could lead to serious injuries if a cyclist was involved. Since cyclists have very little protection against an impact, they are likely to suffer broken bones or even head injuries. If you were involved in a collision with a cyclist, you...
How can bicyclists avoid getting hurt in a crash?
Austin is a city that's grown in popularity among the younger generations in recent years. This has attracted many people who enjoy getting around on their bikes or feet as opposed to in their cars. This has led to an uptick in bicycle and pedestrian accidents in this...
Proving liability after being injured in a bike accident
Cyclists are particularly vulnerable on the roads. This is because bikes can travel at relatively high speeds, but they do not have the same protections as a car in the event of a collision. This means that cyclists can be ejected from the bike they are riding,...
Reasons why a car may be to blame for a bike accident
Cyclists on the road must be very cautious when sharing the road with cars. This is because cyclists have a much higher likelihood of becoming seriously injured if they get involved in a collision, due to the lack of safety protections such as seatbelts and airbags.If...
Checking your bicycle after a crash
If you are involved in a collision as a cyclist, you must seek medical attention afterward, even if you do not think that you have been injured. Even a slight bump to the head could cause a delayed-onset head injury. Therefore, you should not be complacent.Before...
Bike helmets can save your child’s life here in Austin
A study published by Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center for Injury Research and Policy in 2018 shows that over 2.2 million kids ranging in age from 5 to 17 were seen in emergency rooms (ER) in the U.S. in between 2006 and 2015. National Electronic Injury...
Is orange the best color to wear when biking?
One of the best ways to stay safe on your bike is to wear a bright color that stands out against the black and gray of the road. Maybe bikes and helmets are black, so you can really blend in if you choose the wrong apparel.When looking for the brightest options, many...
Drive safely around bikes
Biking is seeing a renaissance: It’s healthy, ecofriendly and a fun way to get around. With Austin ranked by Bicycling.com as one of the “Best Bike Cities in America,” it’s no surprise we’re seeing more bicycles on the road than ever before. With the increase in bike...
Drivers, cyclists and the risk of the mild inconvenience
Drivers and cyclists have a complicated and difficult relationship. Often, the two groups really do not like each other all that much. The resentment that drivers feel for cyclists is often what leads to accidents, and it's safe to say that cyclists get hurt in these...
