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What are the Different Types of Bicycle Accidents in San Diego?

Posted on January 22, 2018 by bonnicilawgroup

San Diego has a reputation for being a bicycle-friendly city. We have bike lanes and other infrastructure that encourages our residents to take up cycling. Despite improvements to cycling infrastructure made under San Diego’s Bicycle Master Plan, there are still areas of the city where you or a loved one could be harmed in a bicycle accident. Our post today is not meant to scare you away from cycling. However, it could help you understand what types of accidents you could face in high-risk areas, such as intersections. The different types of bicycle accidents include: Right-hook accidents: Right-hook accidents can occur at intersections when another vehicle moving in the same direction turns right in front of you and forces a collision. This type of accident is more likely to occur when motorists do not signal before turning. You could be caught by surprise when the vehicle turns right. Nearby motorists…
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Bicycle Medical Costs Are Increasing

Posted on January 9, 2018 by bonnicilawgroup

Cycling can have great health benefits for folks of all ages. This athletic activity has become very popular, more so among people age 45 or older. However, the increased popularity comes with rising risks. A study conducted by UC San Francisco over a 17-year period found that with the increased popularity of cycling, medical costs due to cycling accidents increased by $738 million annually last summer. The same study found that in 2014 alone, bicycle accidents cost around $24.4 billion, considering both fatal and non-fatal accidents. The study stated that rising costs were due to increased vehicle traffic, changes in vehicle designs, and increased use of bicycles for community purposes. Outside of increased financial costs, data showed an increase in hospital admissions by 120%. Emergency department visits, especially among men, were found to have the most significant increase in accident costs. Many of these accidents also involved older people ages…
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Prince Michael Jackson Injured in California Motorcycle Crash

Posted on November 13, 2017 by bonnicilawgroup

Prince Michael Jackson, oldest son of the late music legend Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, was recently hospitalized following a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, Jackson was riding his bike on wet pavement when he lost control of the bike. He wiped out and was injured badly enough to require an ambulance to transport him to the hospital. While inside the ambulance, he posted a photo on Instagram of his feet riding on a gurney. Jackson did not break any bones and was able to travel to classes not long after the accident. Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents Here is a list of some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents in California. Driving too fast for road conditions Unsafe lane changes Lane splitting, or driving between two lanes of traffic Inexperienced drivers Left turn accidents Motorcycle defects Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol…
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