Common Factors in Bicycle Accidents

1. Common Factors in Bicycle Accidents

2. Let's Know About Bicycle accidents Bicycle accidents may not happen as much as motor vehicle accidents, but when one does occur, the injuries are more likely to be serious, if not fatal. Motorists are learning to share the road with cyclists, reducing the number of incidents, but it is still important to pay attention when on the road. Whenever you are out biking, always remember that bicycles are considered vehicles and need to be operated as such. Obey the rules of the road, and keep in mind the circumstances that more typically lead to accidents.

3. What Do These Accidents Have in Common? • Children have a higher risk of injury on bicycles, but adults have a higher risk of a fatality in an accident. Most of the fatalities reported occurred in the 45- to 64-year-old demographic. Men have higher rates of injuries than women. • Almost 61 percent of injuries occurred at intersections, but more fatalities occurred at non-intersection locations.

4. Cyclists, Keep in Mind... Cyclists are more likely to be injured during the daytime, not in the evening or morning when lighting is poor. However, many accidents occur at night when cyclists are most difficult to see.

5. More fatalities occurred on state highways than on city streets, but more injuries occurred on local streets and roads. No reported accidents happened on interstate highways, likely because cycling is prohibited on these roads.

6. Do You Know? In addition to these elements, most bicycle accidents are caused by other vehicles. In all of the bicycle accidents involving cars reported in 2015, an injury or fatality occurred, in addition to property damage. This suggests that one of the more dangerous situations for cyclists is when you are riding on the road.

7. What To Do Now? At the Dan Doyle Law Group, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, their Bicycle Accident Attorneys understand the emotional, physical and financial challenges people face after an accident, which is why they do whatever they can to ease a victim, and their family’s burden. Philadelphia bicycle accident Attorney believes in providing complete support during the recovery process, whether he’s managing paperwork or recovering fair compensation from insurance companies.

8. Contact a Attorney Now Philadelphia Office: 100 N. 18th Street, Suite 300,Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-987-3730

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