Cycling is very common in Virginia, with many locals cycling from one place to another. Generally, Virginia is a safe place to ride — the League of American cyclists ranked Virginia the 13th bicycle-friendly state in the country. Some of the factors contributing to this reputation include the enforcement of bike laws and the establishment…
Despite taking all necessary precautions, many cyclists are tragically injured in collisions involving another vehicle. According to national statistics, more than 900 cyclists are killed each year. Just last week, a Botetourt County woman was sentenced to 12 months in jail, with 11 months suspended, for hitting and killing a 39-year-old woman in a bicycle…
Spring is in full swing here in Virginia and summer is just around the corner. That means Virginia residents will be engaged in lots of outdoor activities. One of the most popular of those activities is bike riding. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the most dangerous. A skilled Virginia personal injury lawyer knows…
Over the past decade or so, as cycling becomes more popular, the number of bike accident victims who suffer personal injuries has also increased. Unlike occupants in a vehicle, a person on a bike is completely unprotected in a crash, resulting in often severe injuries. Many of the victims suffer injuries so severe, they do…
A crash in Virginia Beach on the night of Easter 2022 sent a bicyclist to the hospital with critical injuries. The driver of the car involved in the collision did not get hurt, but police filed several charges for criminal and traffic violations. According to news reports, emergency dispatchers first received calls about the crash…