The most common bicycle accident injuries are also some of the most expensive. Get the facts so you don’t get stuck with exorbitant hospital bills. Experienced cyclists know that riding a bike can be dangerous, even when you obey all traffic laws and take all the necessary precautions. Treacherous roadways, unpredictable motorists, oblivious pedestrians, and less experienced cyclists can cause serious injuries. The next time you take your bicycle out for a spin, keep these facts in mind. What are the most common bicycle accident injuries? Some of the most common bicycle accident injuries include soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal trauma, and head injuries. Of these, head injuries are often the most severe, leading to long-term disability and even death in some cases. All of these injuries can require hospitalization, which can lead to high medical bills. When you are riding, you can prevent injury by taking note of some of the most common causes of bicycle crashes. What are the most common causes of bicycle accidents? Certain factors can put you at a greater risk of being seriously hurt. The following are some of the most common causes of bike accidents: Neglecting to wear a helmet Riding at dangerous speeds …
Bicycle Accident in Florida? What You Need to Know about Insurance
Did you know that you can file an auto insurance claim after a bicycle accident in Florida? If you’re surprised, listen up. Your car insurance usually only pays for damages that you cause while driving, but if a driver hits you while you’re riding and they are found to be at fault, you can actually get coverage for your injuries by using your own insurance policy. You can do this because you’re technically a pedestrian—defined as someone who is not operating a vehicle that is “self-propelled.” Since you power your bike with your legs, that definition includes you when you’re on a bike. But wait. Wouldn’t the at-fault driver’s insurance cover your medical expenses? That’s a great question. Normally it would. However, some exceptions to the rule can mean you need to file a claim with your own insurance. Want to learn more? Here’s what you need to know. The Driver’s Insurance Might Not Cover Your Bicycle Accident Injuries A few instances exist in which the at-fault driver’s insurance might not cover you. For one, what if the driver doesn’t have insurance? After all, at any given time about 15% of drivers on the road across the country don’t carry …
Should I Call An Attorney After A Bicycle Accident?
As our Miami roads swell with traffic by the day, so do bicycle accident fatalities. More and more people are embracing a healthy lifestyle, leading to the increased number of cyclists on the road. This past January a driver struck two cyclists on Key Biscayne, killing one, as he briefly took his attention from the road to change a song on his phone. A week earlier a drunk driver plowed into a group of 20 cyclists on that same road, striking and injuring 4 of them. Two hours later yet another cyclist was struck in front of MAST Academy. LAST YEAR, A TOTAL OF 120 CYCLISTS WERE KILLED IN FLORIDA WITH MANY MORE SERIOUSLY INJURED. THREE TIMES MORE CYCLISTS DIE IN FLORIDA THAN THE NATIONAL RATE. For all its beauty, Miami is simply not a bicycle friendly city. Our wide and fast roads, aggressive drivers, endless construction and lack of connected bike paths make this a challenging city to ride. Getting from point A to point B on a bike in this town typically involves crossing busy streets, navigating around obstacles and riding on streets without a marked bike lane or path. With the Venetian Causeway closed for construction, anyone …