Do you ever wonder about the causes of bicycle accidents? And why is it helpful to understand the precise cause? Accountability is a straightforward response. In a bicycle collision, the motorist can be held responsible. Different things can lead to bike accidents, particularly on highways. But, most bicycle accidents occur due to careless drivers avoiding …
Maximizing Your Settlement from a Bicycle Accident By its nature, cycling is considered one of the most dangerous activities. Even though cyclist account for a small percentage of the total trips and commutes in Tacoma, Seattle, and Western Washington, the number of bicycle accidents are relatively high. According to a survey done by NHTSA, in …
By its inherent nature, cycling is considered one of the most dangerous activities. Even though cyclists account for a small percentage of the total trips and commutes in the states of the USA, the number of bicycle accidents are relatively high. According to a survey done by NHTSA, in 2019 alone, 846 cyclists were killed …
If you are struck by a car while on your bicycle, you are going to have to make a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The insurance company will not likely have your best interests at heart and will not likely make a fair offer to settle your case. If the driver who struck …
Some of the most common (and serious, if not deadly) accidents occur when a bicyclist is riding on a dense, urban street close to the sides of parked cars, and someone opens their car door very suddenly without looking in their side rearview mirror to make sure no bicyclist is approaching. Most accidents between cars, …
If you are a bicyclist who has been involved in an accident with a car, you may have suffered physical injuries, psychological disturbances, inability to work, loss of wages, and medical expenses. All of these elements of your claim should be properly addressed if you are dealing with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. COMMON INJURIES: …
Perhaps the most common reason for a rear-end bicycle injury stems from the fact that many bicyclists ride on the road or street that are primarily intended for cars. Because of this, the driver either does not see the bicyclists or the driver is too distracted to notice the driver until it is too late. …
There are many bicycle paths and trails in Texas. These paths and trails are the safest places for someone on a bicycle because they are dedicated lanes and usually free of cars, though there are some trails where cars skirt the side lanes. It is best to be very careful when riding on a bicycle …
One of the more common ways people are hurt on bicycles is through what is called a “dooring injury.” A dooring injury occurs when a driver of a car, truck, SUV, or station wagon opens their door without carefully checking to make sure no one is coming on a bicycle, or even on foot, and …
Any number of bad things can happen to lead to people being injured while on their bicycle when they are stopped at a stoplight or a stop sign. One of the main reasons for injuries is that the bicyclist is in the same lane of travel as other cars who are on the road with …
Some of the common reasons for left-hand turn bicycle accidents are cars or trucks that did not see you, the design or layout of the road, distracted drivers who are either texting or under the influence of alcohol, bad lighting and bad weather. In addition, another common reason for left-turn bicycle accidents are sideswipe accidents …
