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Find attorneys and lawyers in California for
bike and bicycle accidents
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Some basic bike accident information
Bicycling has become popular in the United
States most recently. An alternative to driving through the
congested streets of large cities. Although many automobile drivers
do not respect the bicyclists' rights to share the roads.
Bicycle statistics.
- A bicyclist is fatally injured every 6
hours;
- Nearly one million children are injured
each year in bicycle related accidents;
- 49% of all bicycle fatalities occur to
children under the age of 16;
- Head injuries account for 75% of all
serious injuries and deaths;
- While collisions with automobiles only
account for 1/3 of the accidents, they account for the majority
of the catastrophic injuries.
Motor vehicle operators must be attentive to
bicycle riders. Equating a bicycle with a motor vehicle and observe
the same laws. There are many traffic laws concerning bicycles
and ignorance of the laws will not protect you against negligence if
you injure a bicyclist.
Bicycle riders are also subject to the same
traffic laws as motorists. If you are riding a bicycle, you are also
required to obey the traffic laws.
Basic rules for bicylists:
- Many states require that all young riders
wear an approved helmet. Even if your state does not have a
bicycle helmet law, young riders should consider a helmet as
part of their gear and wear one whenever they ride.
- Parents have a duty to teach their
children about traffic laws and road safety. A "young drivers'"
handbook is an ideal resource for information. Children should
know the appropriate hand signals for making turns, etc.
(Parents: remember to teach only hand signals - not hand
gestures!)
- It is never advisable to ride a bicycle
after dark but, if you must, make sure your bicycle is equipped
with headlights, taillights, reflective tape and always wear
clothing that can be easily seen.
- Make sure that clothing, backpacks,
accessories, etc., cannot get tangled in the spokes or chain.
- Always ride with the flow of traffic (on
the right side of the road) and not against the traffic.
Motorists are trained to react to other "drivers" who are
following the same rules and may not respond quickly enough to
avoid an accident if your presence isn't anticipated.
- Always perform a pre-ride safety check
before getting on your bicycle. Check the brakes, check the
alignment of the frame, and, if you have "quick release" wheels,
make sure you have your lock in place.
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