Bicycle Accidents

The weather is warming up here in Connecticut. You'll soon see kids out riding their bikes en masse in your neighborhood. While many of the younger children you see will hopefully be accompanied by their parents, older kids likely won't be. Be particularly cautious of...

Cycling is a great form of transportation for many reasons. Not only is it a fairly time-efficient way to get from a to b, but it is also environmentally friendly and an excellent form of exercise. It's enjoyable, too. However, the one downside to cycling is the fact...

Semitrucks do not make right turns like other vehicles. On many, you can find warnings on the trailer telling drivers about this. Because of the way that the vehicle is hinged between the cab and the trailer, it pivots at that point and the trailer cuts deeply into...

Riding your bicycle on an empty road is nothing like tackling heavy traffic. For example, if you commute to and from work on your bicycle, you’re likely to come across a variety of situations that could cause an accident if not approached in the appropriate manner....

Many communities across the United States have become more bicycle-friendly in recent years to reduce traffic, limit the strain on the environment and encourage physical fitness among citizens. However, recent research shows that the number of cyclists losing their...

For some, bicycles are their only mode of transportation – work, school, errands. For others, pedaling down the road brings the family together for exercise or the enjoyment of a crisp, fall morning. Bicycles, like other vehicles, have their own sets of rules and...

While it's likely that Mother Nature will send us another taste of the winter with more snow over the next few weeks, the official start of spring is here. The end of winter means different things to different people. For many people in Connecticut, spring means that...

With mild weather, there's no reason for cyclists to hang up their helmets in October. Warmer temperatures and little risk of freeze mean that many bicycle enthusiasts can safely stay on the road through November with the right equipment. Biking in the fall can be...

Every time you put wheels to pavement and pedal down the street, you may spend half your time watching for hazards and the other half praying that the next car that passes you does not pick the wrong moment to cross into the bike lane. Trying to watch what is going on...