Bike Injury Lawyers

Riding a bicycle on a warm spring or autumn day can be a very enjoyable experience. Even riding a bike to and from work is gaining popularity due to the rise of gasoline prices during summer months. However, riding a bicycle can prove to be quite dangerous, especially when riding in a lot of traffic or not obeying the rules of road. Cyclists have very little, if any, protection from their bodies and the hard surface of the road or a passenger vehicle. For that reason, bicycle accidents often result in very serious injuries or death.

There are ways, however, to minimize your chances of being in a collision with a passenger vehicle:

Get a headlight for your bike. If you ride at night, you must absolutely use a headlight so other vehicles can see you. In many states, bicyclists are required, by law, to install a headlight on their bike. Even for daytime riding, a bright light that has a flashing mode can make you much more visible to other motorists and reduce your chances of being hit.

Get a horn. A cyclist can use a horn just as a motorist would. If you don’t have a horn then you can yell to get a motorist’s attention. While you may be embarrassed yelling or honking a horn, it’s better to be embarrassed than to get hit.

Ride further left. If you are riding all the way to the right, and a motorist pulls out, your only option may be to run right into the driver’s door. Riding more to the left can reduce your chances of being hit by a passenger vehicle.


If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a bicycle accident, you may have a valid legal personal injury claim and should contact an experienced bicycle accident attorney in your area today.