Unfortunately, there are times when cyclists do everything they can to prevent an accident from occurring, but a negligent driver still strikes him or her. 
Bicycle accidents can have devastating consequences, including death and catastrophic injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones and...
Bicycle Accidents
How Does Contributory Negligence Affect Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Victims?
As we have reported in our newsletters, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland all have contributory negligence laws that make it difficult for accident victims to recover damages. These laws prevent injured persons from holding another person liable if the injured person slightly contributed to an accident. For example, persons involved in a Read More
Are Bike Sharing Programs Leading to More Head Injuries?
Did you know that more than two-thirds of cyclists killed in bicycle accidents in the U.S. over the last year were not wearing helmets at the time of their crash? This alarming statistic comes on the heels of a study conducted by Washington State University that found that...
Read MoreAre Bicycle Accidents Increasing in the U.S.?
Unfortunately, the number of fatal bicycle accidents in the U.S. appears to be on the rise, according to a study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association. 
The Washington Post, using data provided by the association,...
How Can Drivers Avoid Bicycle Accidents?
As we have reportedly previously in our blog, bicycle accidents have devastating consequences, including death and serious personal injuries, like broken bones, head injuries and spinal cord injuries. Sadly, in 2011, drivers killed almost 700 bicyclists across the country in accidents. This is a number that we would like to see reduced through drivers and...
Read MoreWill Protected Bike Lanes Prevent Car Accidents With Cyclists?
Almost 700 cyclists were killed by cars in 2011. Children 14 and under accounted for 9 percent of those deaths. To convince more people to use bicycles, we first need to do everything we can to make our streets safe. One innovative solution is protected bike lanes. By employing concrete curbs and plastic poles to keep...
Read MoreBicyclist on Pedestrian Bridge Struck by Out-of-Place Vehicle
Imagine you are on your bicycle, out for a relaxing ride through neighborhoods and parks. The sun is shining, birds are singing, children are playing on the nearby grass. Casually, you ride up on to the pedestrian bridge that arcs over the river, greeting strolling families and other cyclists as you pass them. Below...
Read MoreHead Injuries Rise in Cities with Bike Share Programs but No Helmets
The Washington Post recently shared a study comparing data for bicyclists in five cities. Researchers revealed a 7.8 percent increase in head injuries after bike share programs were initiated in those cities, compared to five cities with no such programs, which actually showed head injuries declining by 2.3...
Read MoreStudy Shows DC’s Suburbs are Less Safe For Pedestrians Than in the City
According to the Washington City Paper, Washington, D.C. is one of the safest places in the US for pedestrian activity; however, the streets of DC’s suburbs are a different story. The National Complete Streets Coalition recently released a report analyzing the dangers to pedestrians in metropolitan areas across the US. According to the report, Washington,...
Read MorePedestrian Accidents and Deaths Becoming a Growing Issue in Washington DC
According to The Washington Post, hundreds of individuals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are struck by vehicles annually, and 82 pedestrians are killed on average. A recent study conducted by the National Complete Street Coalition showed that many older cities like Washington, D.C. experienced higher rates of pedestrian fatalities, with 20 percent of all...
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