Bicyclists, both avid enthusiasts and those simply enjoying a leisurely ride, are plentiful on California city and suburban streets, sidewalks and trails. Unfortunately, the popularity of bicycling also leads to a great number of bike accident injuries. Such an accident can occur for any number of reasons, and the possibility of suffering serious injuries -- or worse -- is very real.
Police seeking information about fatal bicycle accident
A bicyclist has passed away after an incident along a roadway. The police in the California town where the incident occurred are seeking information about what exactly happened and what may have led to the bicycle accident. The accident happened on a recent Wednesday morning on a downhill stretch of a road that has proven to be a contentious spot for drivers and bicyclists in the past.
Loss of control leads to pedestrian accident in California
While two women checked on a disabled car, a driver lost control on a highway. This lead to a pedestrian accident that resulted in injuries. The episode unfolded on a California highway on a Thursday night.
Bike accident results in head injuries for woman in California
A ride along the highway has left one woman with serious head injuries. The woman was involved in a bike accident when she was hit by a vehicle. California police at the scene reportedly said the injuries were considered to be life-threatening.
Bike accident in California leads to criminal charges for man
A university research scientist was recently hit as she rode her bike. The bike accident left her with numerous injuries, and she is currently trying to recover from that long list of injuries. The man who hit her now faces criminal charges; he is reportedly an actor who was all set to act in a play at a California playhouse.
Mental health issues and the workplace
Discussions about health and the workplace tend to revolve around construction injuries or other machine-related accidents. Especially this month, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, it is valuable to discuss how mental health fits into the workplace as well.
Common types of construction accidents to be aware of
If you work in construction, you should already be aware of the fact that construction can be a very dangerous industry. There are many elements on a typical job site that can pose a threat to California workers, whether you are demolishing a building, completing road construction or building a new structure.
One person dies, another injured in bike accident in California
A man has been sentenced to serve jail time after a horrific accident on the roadway. The car versus bike accident took the life of one bicyclist and severely injured another. The driver of the vehicle will spend time in jail, pay restitution and also have to complete community service in California.
How common are dog attacks and how serious are the injuries?
Last month's shocking death of a newborn baby who was mauled by the family dog is a terrible reminder of how dangerous dogs can be.
Pedestrian accident in California still under investigation
An accident that took the life of a young man is still under investigation. The pedestrian accident occurred on a Friday night. The man was struck and killed while crossing a street in California.
Family reeling as bike accident takes life of son in California
The family of a young man thousands of miles away is reeling from his senseless loss in the Golden State. A tragic bike accident took the life of a young man who lived and worked in California the last few years. The man whose life was lost was only 26 years old.
Pedestrian accident takes life of grandmother in California
A tragic accident involving two vehicles took the life of a grandmother over the weekend. The pedestrian accident occurred on Saturday afternoon as two cars collided, which caused one to hit a group of pedestrians. The California grandmother who died in the accident was with three of her grandchildren, all of whom sustained injuries in the incident.
