Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries ranging from skull fracture, traumatic brain injuries and death. Speed of both a bicyclist and a motor vehicle are just a few factors in many bicycle accidents. Road way conditions and operator impairment, and or error, as well as lack of safety gear worn by a bicyclist are also be contributing factors in many bicycle accidents. Bicycle accidents can result in serious medical bills, higher insurance premiums, and have a devastating impact on the lives of the people involved. Bicycle accidents involve people of all ages, and both genders, and children are involved in the majority of accidents.

Fast Facts

  • In 2002 there were 662 bicycle accident fatalities and 48,000 bicycle accident injuries resulting from traffic accidents.
  • Traumatic Head injuries account for 75% of all serious and fatal injuries from bicycle accidents.
  • Every 6 hours a bicyclist is involved in a bicycle accident and is fatally injured.

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  • Helmet Use in Preventing Bicycle Injuries

    The use of helmets is essential especially when riding a bicycle. Aside from protective pads, helmets can shie...
  • Bicycle Accidents

    There are several types of bicycle accidents.  Initially, an individual may sustain a head injury after fallin...
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  • Getting into a Bicycle Accident

    Bicycle accidents can occur in many different ways. One may sustain an injury from falling from a bicycle and ...
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  • Bicyclist and Their Rights to the Roadway

    As an attorney, I have handled multiple claims for bicyclists.  Several of these claims have involved the same...
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  • Bicycle Accident Lawyer Help

    Bicycle accidents frequently occur between motorists and bicyclists.  To begin, motorists can enter into bicyc...
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