A bicycle accident is any crash in which a person riding a bicycle is hurt or their property is damaged, whether the rider collides with a motor vehicle, another rider, a pedestrian, a fixed object, or the road surface itself.
This section covers what happens when a cyclist is hit on a Louisiana or Texas road: how a car-and-bike collision is different from a crash between two cars, how liability is worked out when a driver and a rider disagree, and the newer questions e-bikes and e-scooters raise. Read the liability page first if you were the rider; the highway and e-scooter pages explain where these crashes happen and why.
Are E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries on the Rise?
E-scooter and e-bike injuries are increasing rapidly. Learn how common they’ve become, why these devices are dangerous, and who might be liable in a claim.Cyclist & Automobile Collisions
Bicyclists and vehicle drivers must share the road so everyone can safely reach their destinations. Unfortunately, collisions between cyclists and automobiles are common and can be incredibly dangerous, especially for cyclists. If you’re going to be out on the road, either as a driver or a cyclist, it’s essential to be aware of the risks […]How Is Liability Determined in a Bicycle Accident With a Vehicle?
Bicycle accidents can cause severe and catastrophic injuries or even result in fatalities. Given how vulnerable bicyclists are due to the lack of protection vehicle owners enjoy, it’s understandable for injured victims and their loved ones to wonder, “Who is liable in a bicycle accident case?” Liability in bicycle accident cases comes down to fault. […]Risks of bicycle riding on a highway?
Bicycling is one of the fastest-growing modes of transportation in America. However, as more people hit the roads on two wheels, they encounter more drivers on four wheels. Not all those encounters end well for the cyclist. One study cited in Outside magazine stated that fatalities in bike vs. auto accidents rose 35% between 2010 […]