Bicycle accidents are easily preventable
Each year, about half a million injuries occur in bicycle. Moreover, according to NHTSA's National, a cyclist dies approximately every six hours. However, most bicycle accidents are predictable and preventable through the use of precautions by of cyclists and motorcyclists.
Types of bicycle accidents
Falls and collisions
More than 50 percent of bicycle accidents are the result of falls. Falls occur frequently, or when the front wheel suddenly stops moving or when the rear wheel blades. The front wheel can stop if it falls into a defect in the way as a crack or a strainer, or if the front brakes are applied hard. The rear wheels can skate through the activation of gravel, sand, ice, metal surfaces or other slippery surface.
After the crashes, the most common type of bicycle accidents are collisions with a fixed object such as trees. Falls and collisions with fixed objects account for about 75 to 80 percent of bicycle accidents.
Car Accidents bike
Auto-motorcycle accidents account for about ten to 15 percent of bicycle accidents, but the result in the greatest number of fatalities. The Most of these accidents occur when the bicyclist or motorist being or crossing an intersection or driveway. Other types of motorcycle-car accidents can only be achieved If cyclists do not stop there is no red light, driving on the wrong side of the street, or do not follow traffic laws.
Bicycle Accidents
Accident Victims are usually members cycles, and fractures, abrasions and lacerations. Fractures account for about 25 percent of motorcycle accidents and injuries face represent approximately one third of injuries. Most disabling injuries and severe brain damage. They are so serious because they may cause a failure or inability permanent. Head injuries are also more likely to be fatal.
What to do when in a car and bike accident
As far as possible and practical to avoid further accidents or injuries after a bicycle accident, follow these steps:
* Always fully if you can be seriously injured. Wait for medical help.
* Accept medical help, even if you feel not seriously injured.
* Wait for a police accident report can be filed with the statements of witnesses and the driver crime, and the scene of the accident investigation.
* Leave damaged property and appliances, and that was until the police arrive.
* Contact an attorney who understands the bicycle injuries.
Prevention of bicycle safety and Crash
As expected, helmets can protect more injuries to the head – the brain and upper facial injuries. Statistics showed that 75 percent motorcyclists who have received severe brain injuries in accidents were not wearing helmets. To ensure adequate protection, helmets must be properly equipped.
Although helmets can protect against head injuries, no protection against being struck by cars! To help prevent injury, bicyclists must use common sense and be alert when cycling on roads to avoid collisions with cars. While the drivers must be more attentive to the presence of cyclists, the chance of injury to promote cycling. It is therefore important to follow some basic guidelines for the prevention of common sense which include:
* Follow the law – driving on the right side of the road stop at stop signs and red lights, use of a beacon in the night (also beneficial in the day).
* Avoid stopping in the blind spot of a car at a red light. You can be beaten if you turn right and go straight.
* Use a bell or horn to warn drivers or signal their presence.
* Use a headlight and taillight, especially when it is dark outside.
* Use a mirror to look behind the traffic especially when approaching intersections.
* Be careful and alert for cars. Watch for cars turning left in front of ticket you can not see, and pay attention to parked cars for a door will open.
* Do not move very quickly in case of need to stop suddenly.
* Avoid riding on sidewalks.
* Avoid busy streets, especially as a novice driver.
If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact a lawyer in a bicycle accident for more information about a bicycle accident claim potential.
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