Bike Accident
What Parents Should Know About E-Bikes
While electronic bikes (e-bikes) may be a lot of fun, there are also a lot of dangers involved. Parents should be aware of these dangers before allowing any teenager or younger children to use an e-bike. Oklahoma defines an electric bicycle as “a bicycle that has two or three fully functional pedals equipped with a…
Read MoreLegal Options for Pedestrians and Cyclists Injured in Vehicle Accidents
As the weather gets warmer, more people are out and about enjoying the outdoors. However, this also increases the amount of pedestrian and cyclist accidents we see in Tulsa. The Governors Highway Safety Association found that drivers killed over 7,500 pedestrians just in 2022, making it the highest number since 1981. At roughly 20 deaths…
Read MoreBicycle Accidents Can Cause Severe Bone Fractures
There are 206 bones in the human body. A rider on a bicycle who is struck by a car could break any one of those bones, depending on the speed and force of the crash and how the rider falls. Some of the bones that may break include a rider’s hip, shoulder, neck, pelvis, hand,…
Read MoreThe Deadly Impact of Bicycle Accidents in Oklahoma
Even though bicycling is one of the best ways to stay in shape and help the environment, it is also a risky hobby, especially if you live in Oklahoma. Bicycle accidents can lead to serious consequences for those who are involved in collisions while biking, including paralysis, amputation, traumatic brain injuries, and even death. The…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe While Biking Around Tulsa
If there’s one group of people who are excited about the return of spring, it’s bicyclists. Bicycling is a fun activity for families, individuals, and tourists. Unfortunately, it can also be dangerous, especially when motor vehicle drivers are not paying attention. When cycling with your friends and family, you should be able to ride around…
Read MoreOlympian Connor Fields’ Injuries Are All Too Common for Cyclists
On August 16, 2021, the 2016 Olympic BMX gold medalist Connor Fields took to Instagram to update the world on his current condition. Earlier this month, Fields was the victim of a traumatic bicycle accident that happened while he was in the middle of competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic semifinals. In the middle of…
Read More