Bicycle Injury
Road Safety Tips for Motorists, Cyclists, and Pedestrians
Posted in Bicycle Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents
As spring arrives and the weather is warming up, more and more people are spending time outdoors. After a particularly cold winter this past year, it’s refreshing to finally enjoy the outdoors and do some fun things we missed out on over the past few months. This is an excellent… Continue reading
E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Soar
Posted in Bicycle Injury, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Injuries caused by e-scooters and e-bikes increased steeply from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the serious risks associated with these transportation devices (officially known as “micromobility products”). According to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), titled “Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns,” these kinds of… Continue reading
Staying Safe Around e-Bikes On the Streets and in Storage
Posted in Bicycle Injury
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have been trending over the last few years, partly because cycling was a popular pandemic hobby. But today, e-bikes are getting increasingly negative press for safety issues, including high-speed crashes, fires, and explosions. The lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes have led to fires that immolated whole apartment… Continue reading
E-Bike Battery Explosions Lead to Multiple Recalls
Posted in Bicycle Injury
About 22,000 e-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears, and Walmart have been recalled due to fire, explosion, and burn hazards. Manufacturer Ancheer, which issued the recall voluntarily, has received six reports of fire, explosions, or sparks, four of which detailed burn injuries. According to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product… Continue reading
The Hidden Risks of Carbon Fiber in Bicycles
Posted in Bicycle Injury
Many cyclists, myself included, have succumbed to the lure of carbon fiber. Carbon is lighter, stiffer, arguably stronger, absorbs vibrations (making for a more comfortable ride), and is easily molded by manufacturers to suit the aerodynamic needs of the cyclist. So, why wouldn’t you want a carbon bike? The answer… Continue reading
