Bicycle Accidents Blog

Serious Collision in East Chatham-Kent Leaves Cyclist Critically Injured

A bicyclist got hit by a pickup truck on Teetzel Line, east of Bury Road, around 4 p.m. on Monday. The 57-year-old victim suffered life-threatening injuries and is receiving treatment at a hospital in London. The bicyclist and pickup truck were heading west on Teetzel Line at the time of the crash. The police are... Read More

Bicyclist Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Chatham-Kent Collision

There was a serious crash around 9:00 a.m. Wednesday in Chatham-Kent. The collision involved a car and bicycle, and the bicyclist was transported to hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. There were several 911 calls made to Chatham-Kent police at about 9:25 a.m. Wednesday morning to report a crash at Beth Crescent and McFarlane Ave.... Read More

Bicyclist Suffers Critical Injuries in Collision With Car in Dover Township

A bicycle rider is in critical condition at a Windsor hospital after a collision with a vehicle in Dover Township on Wednesday. The crash happened on Pain Court Line, on a stretch of road between Winterline Road and Bear Line. The vehicle and bicyclist were heading in the same direction when the collision happened. The... Read More

What You Need to Know About Avoiding Bicycle Accidents at Windsor Intersections

Intersections are dangerous for drivers and bicycle riders alike. There is so much activity and many people are not paying enough attention or exercising enough caution. Whether you are a driver or bicyclist, you can benefit from learning more about dangerous intersections in Windsor and what you can do to lower your risk of a... Read More

Dooring Accidents in Windsor, Ontario: Who is at Fault and What Should Bicyclists Do Next?

Dooring accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents for bicycle riders. Crashing into an open car door could result in catastrophic injuries, as you could easily get thrown up over the door and onto the pavement. You need to know what to do after this type of collision. Our experienced Windsor bicycle accident lawyers... Read More

7 Catastrophic Bicycle Accident Injuries That Could Affect The Rest of Your Life

While some bicycle crashes cause minor injuries, many others result in serious, life-altering injuries. Riders do not have anywhere near the level of protection as those in cars. That means riders have a much higher risk of serious injury if they get hit by a car. Below, we discuss some of the most common catastrophic... Read More

Hit-and-Run in Windsor Leaves Cyclist Seriously Injured

A cyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries after a hit-and-run Sunday evening, Windsor Star reports. An officer driving in the 900 block of Tecumseh Road West spotted a bicycle laying in the road around 8:40 p.m. The officer stopped to move the bicycle and found an injured man underneath the bicycle. Emergency responders rushed the... Read More

Woman Riding E-Bike Injured After Being Struck By SUV in East Windsor

One woman was taken to the local hospital after being struck by an SUV while riding an e-bike in East Windsor last Wednesday evening. According to Windsor News, police responded to the accident scene at Tecumseh Road East near George Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The westbound lanes of Tecumseh between... Read More

Crash in East Windsor Leaves Cyclist Seriously Injured

A cyclist was taken to the hospital on Friday night with serious, but non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The Windsor Police and other emergency responders were called to the scene in the westbound lanes of Tecumseh Road East near Forest Glade Drive at about 9 p.m. The area was closed to... Read More

Rules of the Road: Riding an E-Bike in Ontario

As more people are concerned about the effect of pollution on the environment and the cost of maintaining a vehicle, they are increasingly turning to alternative modes of transportation, including electronic bicycles (e-bikes). These e-bikes look like traditional bikes but are capable of traveling at faster speeds because they have electric motors. Before venturing out... Read More