What Are Dooring Accidents?
A dooring accident occurs when a cyclist is struck by a door opened by a driver or passenger of a vehicle. This type of accident can occur when the driver or passenger of a vehicle fails to check to see if it is safe to open the car door on the side of traffic. In California, it is required that drivers and passengers check to see if it is safe before opening a car door to avoid interfering with traffic and ensuring that it is done so in a safe manner.