Bicycle Accidents

On average, a biker is killed every six hours, and millions more are injured every year. Some of these accidents are from falls that do not involve anyone else. However, more than one-third of these accidents involve cars hitting bikes, and injuries are usually much greater. Recent bike accidents include a university student who was hit and knocked off her bike by a car, and then thrown into traffic and dragged several feet by a utility truck. She received serious injuries, including a broken jaw and amputated leg. A man was hit by a garbage truck while he was riding in a bike lane. He received $1.3 million in damages. Other accidents involve faulty products and assembly: A woman riding her new bike fell and received a severe head injury when the bike suddenly disassembled.

Riding in traffic can be difficult and scary, especially when the road doesn’t have a bike lane. You’re forced to ride your 30-pound bike among cars that weigh close to a ton and travel much faster. Know your traffic rules, and always wear a helmet—75 percent of deaths are from head injuries. Here are some other ways to stay safe:

Again, always wear your helmet.
Wear bright clothing so drivers can see you.
Use reflectors.
Ride with traffic.
Keep your bike tuned up.
Avoid busy intersections, or walk your bike across them.

Also, obey all traffic rules. Ride on the same side of the street that you would drive on but as far to the right as you can, and signal properly. If you don’t know the signals, here are the basics:

Move out near the center lane when you are making a left turn, raise your left arm straight out to your side like an airplane wing. Basically, your left fingertips are pointing left.
For a right turn, lift your left arm out like you would for a left turn, but bend at the elbow so your fingertips are pointing straight up to the sky. Your left arm is making an “L” shape.
To stop, lift your left arm out like you would for a left turn, but bend at the elbow so your fingertips are pointing straight down, like an upside down “L.”
You can ride in the center of a lane when moving the same speed as traffic.
Make sure the driver sees you, knows what you plan to do, and slows down for you before you make any moves.

If you or a loved one is injured in a bicycle accident that involves a car or faulty bike parts, or is caused in any way by someone else, contact a personal injury lawyer right away. You may be compensated for your medical expenses, pain and suffering.

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Bicycle Accidents On average, a biker is killed every six hours, and millions more are injured every year. Some of these accidents are from falls that do not involve anyone else. However, more than one-third of these accidents involve cars hitting bikes, and injuries are usually much greater. Recent bike accidents include a university student who was hit and knocked off her bike by a car, and then thrown into traffic and dragged several feet by a utility truck. She received serious injuries, including a broken jaw and amputated leg. A man was hit by a garbage truck while he was riding in a bike lane. He received $1.3 million in damages. Other accidents involve faulty products and assembly: A woman riding her new bike fell and received a severe head injury when the bike suddenly disassembled. Riding in traffic can be difficult and scary, especially when the road doesn’t have a bike lane. You’re forced to ride your 30-pound bike among cars that weigh close to a ton and travel much faster. Know your traffic rules, and always wear a helmet—75 percent of deaths are from head injuries. Here are some other ways to stay safe: Again, always wear your helmet. Wear bright clothing so drivers can see you. Use reflectors. Ride with traffic. Keep your bike tuned up. Avoid busy intersections, or walk your bike across them. Also, obey all traffic rules. Ride on the same side of the street that you would drive on but as far to the right as you can, and signal properly. If you don’t know the signals, here are the basics: Move out near the center lane when you are making a left turn, raise your left arm straight out to your side like an airplane wing. Basically, your left fingertips are pointing left. For a right turn, lift your left arm out like you would for a left turn, but bend at the elbow so your fingertips are pointing straight up to the sky. Your left arm is making an “L” shape. To stop, lift your left arm out like you would for a left turn, but bend at the elbow so your fingertips are pointing straight down, like an upside down “L.” You can ride in the center of a lane when moving the same speed as traffic. Make sure the driver sees you, knows what you plan to do, and slows down for you before you make any moves. If you or a loved one is injured in a bicycle accident that involves a car or faulty bike parts, or is caused in any way by someone else, contact a personal injury lawyer right away. You may be compensated for your medical expenses, pain and suffering.