Common Factors in Bicycle Accidents

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Common Factors in Bicycle Accidents
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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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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 familys burden.
• Philadelphia bicycle accident Attorney believes
  in providing complete support during the recovery
  process, whether hes managing paperwork or
  recovering fair compensation from insurance
  companies.

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Contact a Attorney Now

• Philadelphia Office
• 100 N. 18th Street, Suite 300,Philadelphia, PA
  19103
• Phone [phone]

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