Serious Injuries Caused by Bicycle Accidents

SERIOUS INJURIES CAUSED BY BICYCLE ACCIDENTS

Using bicycle lanes and protective equipment, such as helmets, can potentially reduce the severity of accidentrelated injuries. However, when a bicyclist is involved in a collision with a motor vehicle, the massive size discrepancy will invariably cause serious injuries to the bicyclist who does not have the same

Bicyclists involved in car accidents will commonly experience: • Brain Injuries and other head trauma • Leg injuries, including torn ligaments • Amputation injuries (severed fingers, toes, partial or total limb loss) • Spinal Cord Injuries • Neck and lower back injuries • Facial lacerations resulting in permanent disfiguration and/or scarring • Death

Children and Bicycle Crashes Below are some important tips our aggressive, yet compassionate, bicycle accident attorneys recommend for children and adult bicycle riders: • Make sure your child understands and exercises proper riding and safety protocols.

• Avoid riding a bicycle at night; but if you must, wear light-reflective materials and install a tail light and headlamp to increase visibility.

• Always wear a securely fitted helmet.

• Be on the lookout for traffic issues ahead.

• Use proper hand signals when riding on the street.

• Use bike lanes, bicycle paths, and striped lanes and signed routes.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a bicycle accident caused by the negligence of another party, you should discuss your legal options with an expert accident attorney.

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