Bicycle Accidents

There is a higher risk of automobile accidents at night due to several factors, including reduced visibility and a greater likelihood of encountering fatigued or intoxicated drivers. Unfortunately, this risk extends to collisions between motor vehicles and bicycles....

An accident on your bicycle could result in scraped skin. The medical term for this type of injury is an abrasion. However, abrasions also go by many colloquial terms as well, such as "road rash" or "raspberries" because of their often-bright red color.  Whatever you...

If you are new to The Crescent City, you may not realize how much bicycle enthusiasts have embraced New Orleans. Autumn is on its way, which is a great time for bike lovers to enjoy riding. However, cyclists are vulnerable to injury, especially when they are in close...

As the weather warms up, many cyclists are preparing to hit the roads. In order to remain safe and avoid bicycle accidents, it is important that they use proper safety measures. There are a few key aspects for cyclists to keep in mind that may help them to stay safe...

Although Louisiana has become a bicycle-friendly state, accidents still happen as motorists and cyclists adjust to changes. Steps you can take as a cyclist to reduce the likelihood of a collision with a motor vehicle include wearing bright clothing, using lights and...

Waiver of liability forms are becoming more and more common.  We are being asked to sign these forms for a variety of activities.  This includes, sports, volunteer work, even for our children to engage in school or recreational activities.  What you...

New Orleans has made great efforts to expand bike paths across the city.  The city now has nearly 70 miles of bike lanes in use or under construction.  There are also 14 miles of off-street bike paths, including those in City Park and Audubon Park. ...