San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Everything You Need to Know as a Visiting Cyclist in San Diego

San Diego is a popular destination for many vacationing cyclists, and rightly so. The view is beautiful, the weather is perfect, and the community is enthusiastic about catering to these visiting cyclists in San Diego. Here is a consolidated list of everything you need to know if you are thinking of heading our way. Best Cycling Spots in San Diego Noble Canyon – This 10-mile long trail is popular among both hikers and cyclists. It offers an easier ride as it is primarily downhill. For a longer ride, pedal up the trail through rocky and winding areas before the long downhill. Cuyamaca Rancho – This 25,000 acre state park offers over 100 miles of trails for a longer ride with a wide range of difficulty. Mount Palomar – This 13-mile incline is great for cyclists looking for more of a challenge. The hard work is all worth it at the…
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Adult Bicycling Deaths Far Outnumber Children’s

The CDC recently released statistics showing a dramatic difference in fatal bike accident statistics between adults and children. A CDC report says that adults between the ages of 35 and 54 have the highest mortality rates, with the next highest being aged 55 and up. Adult men are shown to be particularly vulnerable. The report claims that 87 percent of bicycle fatalities in 2012 were men. The fatality rate for men is six times women’s. Why are Adult Bicycle Accidents Increasing? This increased risk of accidents is due to the gargantuan shift in bicycle usage. Used to be, back in the 70’s, children and young adults carried the higher mortality rate, but over time, riding a bike became less and less popular among younger people. While that number became smaller, the amount of adults that use their bikes has gone up exponentially. Bicycles have become more popular among adults for…
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The Importance of Preserving Evidence After a Car Crash

A lot of times, cyclists involved in an accident will be understandably flustered and confused as to what they should do next. The first moments after the accident are the most important. The number one priority after a bicycle accident is your health. Even if you feel fine, there is always a possibility you were injured and just haven’t realized it. If possible however, you should spend a few moments investigating the scene and preserving evidence. If it is not possible to do it right then, try to return to the scene soon after, or hire a lawyer who can investigate for you. Preventing things from being lost or even repaired are crucial for a bicycle injury case. Here are some things do (or not do) after the accident to help your personal injury case. Take photos – Use your cell phone to take pictures of everything. Take as many…
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