by Team West | Jul 24, 2018 | cycling accidents, motorcycle wrecks
Every year, cyclist and motorcyclist deaths spike over the summer. When the weather improves, more people are out on the roads on two wheels. Sadly, other drivers often fail to notice them or give them space. May was designated National Motorcycle Safety Awareness... by Team West | Jun 8, 2018 | cycling accidents
Cyclists in Georgia are extremely vulnerable. Many parts of the state are not bike friendly. However, we sometimes see riders putting themselves in greater harm by failing to abide by the rules. Many drivers have experienced a cyclist heading toward them on the... by Team West | Feb 11, 2018 | cycling accidents
Georgia personal injury lawyers are sometimes asked if it’s the law to wear a bicycle helmet in the state. The answer is no unless you are under 16. However, there are sound personal safety reasons to wear one Georgia bicycle statues require riders who are under 16 to... by Team West | Jan 19, 2018 | cycling accidents
If you are a cyclist in an urban area, you probably dread the sound of a car door opening. All too often drivers and passengers open their doors without looking if the coast is clear. Cyclists are the most common victims of dooring accidents. Dooring accidents are a... by Team West | Aug 2, 2017 | cycling accidents
Cyclists do not benefit from any national traffic laws. Instead, each state sets up its own bicycle-specific regulations. In Georgia, cyclists are protected by a number of laws including a passing law. In Georgia, as in most other U.S. states, a bicycle is defined as...