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How often are bicycle injuries and deaths in the U.S.?
The National Centers for Disease Control reports that each year, more than 500,000 people in the U.S. are treated in emergency departments for bicycle-related injuries. More than 700 people die each year from of bicycle-related injuries.
What causes the bicycle accidents?
driver error or missing vehicle attention are the most common cause of bicycle crashes. Loose gravel on the road and combing the areas often contributes to shock rain. The speed increases risk; cyclists are more likely to suffer serious injury when they are riding fast. Doing stunts on their bikes also increases the chance accidents and injuries.
How cyclists can protect themselves?
The simplest and most effective protection is helmet use. Helmets reduce the number of deaths and traumatic brain injury (TBI), and reduce overall medical costs.
How important are the tactics of prevention?
The use of a helmet does not prevent you from being struck by a vehicle. The essential practice of safety is to be as visible and as predictable as possible for motorists around you always know they are there and can predict what is going to do.
What is the most dangerous time for cyclists?
Night is the most dangerous time, because the visibility is reduced. Thirty-six percent of deaths occur among bike 18:00 and midnight.
How I can protect myself while I'm on a bicycle at night?
Follow these steps to increase visibility: All riders must have a beacon, preferably the new LED (Light Emitting Diode) models, which have a brighter light and consume less battery power. All cyclists must also have a flashing red taillight. In addition, cyclists traveling at dusk or in darkness must wear a reflective vest with the VMS (Vehicle Slow Motion) triangle in it. cyclists clothing "should be bright colors with reflective strips, to increase visibility to drivers
If cyclists ride with traffic or against traffic?
The href = "http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/"> pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center of the University of North Carolina Center Road Safety Research reports that cyclists should ride with traffic. When one is with regard to traffic - especially on the sidewalk - you become almost invisible turning motorists at intersections and driveways that can not be waiting or looking for someone who comes from the address. About 25% of bicycle / Motor vehicle crashes involving a driver who may be riding against traffic or riding on the sidewalk.
How I can be sure my bike is safe?
The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that you check your bike regularly to ensure that all parts are working. Get in the habit of checking before use. Make sure the brakes are working, and there are no loose or broken parts on your bike. Having the lights and reflectors that work makes you much more visible in the dark for motorists.
"I can take a child on my bike?
A child traveling with you should always wear a helmet. To take a child you should mount a special seat that fits behind the main square, spoke guards prevent child's feet get tangled in the spokes.
As a cyclist in California, what are my responsibilities and rights?
Visitors to California law that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as operators of vehicles and trucks. The California Vehicle Code regulates cyclists and treatment of the police bicycle accidents by the same procedures used for motor vehicle accidents.
After an accident bicycle, what resources do I have to pay my medical expenses?
Many people have insurance that will help pay medical bills through their health insurance or through the care or uninsured motorist provision in his automobile insurance policy. Benefits are called the first game, and is a regular means of payment for medical expenses related first injury on the bike.
If my insurance company pays some of my medical expenses after a bicycle accident and then file a lawsuit if, when I make a recovery shall be entitled to a refund?
Most insurance policies have a contractual clause stipulating that the insurance company is entitled to seek recovery of reimbursement.
San Diego bicycle injury lawyer Thomas Penfield represents injured bicycle riders through out Southern California. Thomas Penfield and his legal team of bicycle accident attorneys represent cases involving serious injury and death involving riders, and have successfully obtained judgments for their clients that have allowed them to continue their lives post accident with assurance of their care.