Pennsylvania Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Bicycle accidents are usually at the fault of a negligent driver due to the fact that bicyclists are hard to see and usually missed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that in 2002, 662 bicyclists were killed and 48,000 bicyclists were injured in bicycle accidents. This is the most recent data available, but these numbers have probably risen since this data was collected, as the number of people and number of drivers on the road has greatly increased.

The following are some common types of auto collisions that a cyclist may be injured in:

• A motor vehicle driver turning directly in front of a bicyclist;
• An automobile driver entering the street from a driveway or parking spot and pulls out into traffic in front of the bicyclist;
• A motorist's failure to yield at an intersection or running a stop sign or red light;
• A vehicle driver's inattention while driving past a bicyclist;
• An automobile driver's failure to look both ways when resuming travel after stopping at a stop sign;
• An automobile driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Injuries sustained from a bike accident can be anywhere from mild bruising to severe brain injury and even death. Although helmets are designed to protect a bicyclist from head and brain injury, the severity of the accident could cause these injuries to occur, even with a proper helmet. Neck and spinal injuries are also common, as the helmet only protects the head, but the fragility of the neck and spine are fully exposed in a bicycle accident.

As an injured bicyclist you probably have a lot of questions about what to do next. You will need time to recover from your injuries sustained during your bicycle accident. You will need a strong legal defense on your side to help you with your bicycle accident claim ­ whether it be with your insurance or a lawsuit, the Pennsylvania bicycle accident lawyers at Anapol Schwartz can help you.

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