Riding a bicycle is a fun and healthy form of transportation. It is a great way to get exercise and help the environment by reducing the amount of toxic motor vehicle emissions released into the air. But riding a bicycle can be dangerous because there is nothing to protect you if you crash. Practicing good habits when you ride can help make riding a bicycle a safe and enjoyable way for you to travel.
Wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. A helmet is your most important protection and best defense in an accident. A properly fitted helmet can protect your brain from the dangerous impact of hitting the hard ground. Bicycle helmets have been estimated to reduce the odds of head injury by 50 percent and the odds of head, face, and neck injury by 33 percent. Should you find yourself in a crash, a helmet can sav
Ride with the flow of traffic and obey all traffic laws. Bicyclists are required to ride on the right side of the road with cars and follow all of the same traffic laws as motor vehicles. Do not ride in and out of cars, changing lanes without signaling or being unclear. Proceed with caution through all intersections and always wait your turn to cross traffic or turn out onto major roadways.
Watch for and avoid road hazards. Construction zones, gravel, broken glass, and potholes are all dangerous road hazards to avoid when riding a bicycle. Carelessly riding over or through these hazards can cause you to fall and be involved in a dangerous crash that can leave you seriously injured. Always be vigilant in your search for potential dangers and hazards you should avoid on your ride.
Stay alert at all times. Riding with caution is your greatest defense against an accident. Awareness of your surroundings and using extreme caution around motor vehicles can help keep you safe. Ride defensively without the expectation that the motor vehicles around you will yield to you the right-of-way. Drivers of motor vehicles are often distracted or ignorant of bicyclist rights on major roadways.
Unfortunately, even the most cautious and careful bicyclist can find themselves in an accident. Through no fault of their own, they can suffer serious injury. If you or someone you love has been involved in a bicycle accident, the Law Office of Todd W. Burris can help. Todd W. Burris, Lexington, KY bicycle accident lawyer can help you get the financial compensation deserve to help pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress you have suffered as a result of a bicycle accident. Contact our experienced legal team today for a free, no-obligation consultation of your case.
