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Bicycling in Escondido and throughout Southern California is a popular activity and mode of transportation, but it can also be extremely dangerous. Whether you only ride a bicycle occasionally or you are on a bike several days a week, it is essential to understand how bike crashes happen, who is often liable, and what you can do in order to seek compensation. According to a recent study from BikeLA reported in KTLA news, a “vast majority of deadly collisions involving cyclists happened on roads that don’t have dedicated bike lanes.” In other words, bike lanes could be essential in the goal of preventing bike accidents and injuries in Southern California. What else should you know about the study? Our Valley Center personal injury attorneys can provide you with more information.

Getting the Facts About Bicycle Injuries and Lack of Bike Lanes

Are bike lanes the answer to preventing a majority of bicycle injuries in Southern California? According to the BikeLA study, in assessing bicycle accident deaths from 2022, “the most regular contributing factor . . . was a lack of dedicated infrastructure for cyclists.” Indeed, about 85% of bike accident fatalities occur on roads that do not have dedicated bike lanes.

Do you regularly bike in downtown San Diego?  Whether you’re bicycling through the city on a weekend or using your bike as a mode of transportation to and from the office, a bicycle accident can lead to catastrophic injuries.  According to a recent article in KPBS News, the San Diego City Council and San Diego County Bicycle Coalition have joined forces to make bicycling a safer activity.  There’s a new San Diego Bike Loop that’s marked by green symbols along the road.  It’s a 7-mile route that will “take riders from downtown to Bankers Hill, Little Italy and San Diego Bay.”

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The San Diego Bike Loop is an important step forward in preventing serious bicycle accidents in San Diego County.  If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, however, it’s very important to talk with an experienced San Diego bicycle accident attorney about your case.  Contact the Walton Law Firm today to learn more about how we can help.

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