San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

A hit-and-run victim has dedicated himself to improving bicycle safety. John Abate, a former competitive cyclist who lives near San Diego, was riding in a bike lane with a friend. He says he was keeping to his portion of the street when a white SUV sped forward and hit him. Instead of stopping to help, the driver continued driving and left John on the street. Police never found the driver responsible for his injuries, but John Abate is still viewing the accident as a learning experience. As he recovers, he is sharing ideas on how to prevent accidents like his from happening. Wider Lanes Might Improve Bike Safety John works with an organization called Bike Walk Encinitas, which fights to make roads safer for cyclists. While speeding was certainly a factor in the car accident, the organization also thinks that lane size might have played a role. In the area…
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Despite attempts to make roads safer for riders, the number of fatal bicycle accidents is increasing in the United States. In 2014, there were 726 deaths and nearly 50,000 injuries from bicycle accidents. That represents a 28 percent increase in annual cycling fatalities since 1998, and an increase of 16 percent since 2010. Experts also noted that since many injuries are never reported, it’s possible the real numbers are actually much higher. Where Did the Numbers Increase? The number of children’s injuries on bikes has gone down, but at the same time more adults are getting hurt on the road, especially men and riders over 40 years old. This might have something to do with urban planning on streets vs. residential areas. Safety measures seem to be working to improve safety for children, including speed limits in residential areas and warning sings to let motorists know that they are entering…
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