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Bicycle Accidents
Although riding a bike might seem unassociated with danger, bicyclists share the roads with cars and trucks that put bicycle riders at risk. Bicycle accidents can be tragic and can cause serious personal injury. If you or someone you love has been involved in a bicycle accident, the personal injury lawyers at the Coye Law Firm can help you hold the responsible parties liable.
Accident Causes
Some areas and neighborhoods have added bike paths and special lanes to help protect bicyclists as they share the road with automobiles. Unfortunately, though, even the most cautious bike rider can become involved in an accident. The most common cause of bicycle accidents is inattentive drivers. Some common accidents involving inattentive drivers include:
- driver turning directly in front of a bicyclist
- driver failing to yield at an intersection
- driver failing to obey stop signs or red lights
- driver's inattention while traveling past a bicyclist
- driver entering street from a driveway or parking space pulls into traffic in front of a bicyclist
- driver operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
After inattentive and negligent drivers, the leading cause of bicycle accidents is obstacles left in riding areas by careless property owners and managers. Although obstacles are more commonly involved in children's bicycle accidents because of their inexperience on a bike, both adults and children have the right to hold the responsible parties liable for injuries sustained due to obstacles left in the path of a bike.
Ride Safely
Always wear a helmet and do your best to ride defensively. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and negligent automobile drivers are responsible for most of them. The bicycle accident lawyers at the Coye Law Firm can help see you through the difficulties associated with a bike accident. contact our Orlando, Clermont, Melbourne, or Kissimmee office today for a free consultation and to find out how we can help you.