Category: Bicycle Accident

The summer months are upon us, which means that more cyclists will be out and about on Atlanta streets and roadways. Biking is a cost-effective, health-conscious, and environmentally-friendly way to commute to school, work, and other events, but riding alongside motor vehicles can also be dangerous for cyclists. Motorists don’t always show courtesy to the […]

The majority of bicycle accident claimants find their attorneys through word-of-mouth. Clients frequently look to family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to recommend local bicycle injury lawyers. Some clients also search for attorneys online or contact law firms advertising their six and seven-figure accident settlements. While prospective clients should consider past-client testimonials, the attorney’s online […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 900 cyclists die in traffic accidents each year. The majority of motor vehicle collisions involving bikes occur in urban areas between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Intoxication contributes to nearly 40 percent of all fatal bicycle crashes, as does driver negligence. Distracted […]

Cycling is a great way to stay fit, save gas money, and protect the environment. However, many motorists do not share your enthusiasm for biking or the road. Motor vehicle collisions and preventable falls are the leading causes of cycling injuries in the United States. These debilitating accidents may prevent you or a loved one […]

From obscured potholes to drunk drivers, even the most experienced cyclists cannot avoid every hazard as they ride. Even though cyclists have the same general rights on the road as motor vehicle operators, over 800 cyclists are killed in traffic accidents each year. Too many lives are hampered by disabling injuries and or cut short […]

Bicycle accidents can result in very serious head and brain injuries that may leave an accident victim debilitated for years to come. In the most serious head injury cases, the accident victim can wind up permanently injured, disabled, and incapacitated. Bicycle accidents that result in serious head injuries are especially tragic because they are often […]

Going for a bicycle ride through town or on a trail can be a pleasurable activity—especially in the spring and summer months. Riding a bicycle is also good exercise that can help keep people of all ages in good physical shape. However, riding a bicycle can also be a dangerous activity, most especially in busy […]

Motorcycles are dangerous vehicles and become all the more dangerous when operators and passengers do not wear helmets. When motorcyclists are involved in an accident, there is a strong likelihood that they will fall from their bikes. If they forcefully strike their heads on the ground and are not wearing a helmet at that time, […]

ATLANTA, GA – According to Reporter Newspapers, a female cyclist in her ’50s was struck and injured by a sedan at around 2:20 p.m. on May 25. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the collision occurred on Peachtree Road near Sardis Way, in the Buckhead residential district. The cyclist received a minor shoulder injury and […]

If you suffered injuries in a bicycle accident, call David Brauns for help: 404-418-8244.