With a little practice, riding a bicycle is easy; however, avoiding a bicycle accident may be more difficult. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), motor vehicle driver errors cause over 90% of bicycle accidents in the state. Unfortunately, because a motor vehicle is so much bigger and heavier than a bike, and because a bicyclist is much more physically vulnerable, the chances of being seriously injured or killed when hit are 95%. The types of injurie

Even though Winnebago County is continuing to create a much more bicycle-friendly and safer environment, there are still dangers that cyclists need to look out for. One is inattentive drivers, and the other is the possibility of getting “doored.” In addition to cyclists having to be hyper-aware of traffic, cars, trucks and pedestrians, they also have to be watchful of people who have just parked their cars and are about to open their doors. Who is liable when a cyclist gets d