As we move toward becoming a greener society, bicycling continues to gain popularity. It is a convenient and inexpensive method of travel, especially in large cities like New York where traffic is congested and parking spaces are difficult, if not impossible, to find. High tech materials and fabrication have now made bicycle riding virtually effortless in the cities and in the country.
Many cities have recognized the increase in bike traffic and constructed special bike lanes. Parks have now made trails accessible to bicycles. Even some vehicle manufacturers are now offering bike racks as standard equipment. Despite these improvements for bikers, many automobile drivers do not respect the bicyclists’ rights to share the roads. Compounding the danger of cyclists on the road, is the failure to educate young bike riders on how to legally and safely share the roads with automobiles.
While cyclists must follow the same traffic laws as motorized vehicles, automobile drivers do have the primary responsibility to use increased caution when driving near a bicycle rider. Extreme caution must be used when a car attempts to pass a bicyclist on the road, as the driver has much greater ability than the cyclist to slow down and stop if needed. Drivers must realize the fatal consequences that can occur should there be a collision due to the lack of protection the bicyclist has.
Most bicycle accidents result in severe and long-term injuries to the cyclist, the majority of these being brain injuries. You need a lawyer who understands the many facets of bicycle accidents and can maneuver through the intricacies of an insurance company. You want a lawyer who specializes in injury claims, knows what kind of insurance coverage is available, and how to recover damages such as lost wages and medical expenses.
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