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What are some common causes of bike accidents in Arizona?
1. Driver "blindness" to your bike
Car drivers are habituated to pay attention to cars. They may be less aware of vehicles of smaller sizes, such as mopeds and bicycles. Perhaps this is instinctual. Another car or truck may represent a significant threat to your vehicle. A bicycle, on the other hand, weighs much less than your car does and thus represents in some ways less of a "threat."
2. Distraction
Distracted drivers can be huge hazards to bicyclists. Drivers engaged in conversation on cell phones, under the influence of alcohol, or enraged at having to sit in traffic may not be aware of your bicycle or may not be able to respond in time to a close encounter.
3. Poor road design or signage defects
Particularly in urban areas where bike paths and surface streets converge, merge, and re-emerge, bikers may have a difficult time following an appropriate path, and motor vehicles may have trouble spotting and avoiding bicyclists. If a defective sign or bike path leads to an injury accident, you may be able to hold the state or responsible municipal body liable for damages.
Quick tips to avoid getting into bicycle accidents and to minimize risk of injury
- Wear a helmet.
- Don't speed – if you are out of control on your bike, you may not be able to react in time to spontaneous and dangerous events on the road.
- Install a working headlight and make sure your bike is tuned up and ready for road use.
- Avoid riding against traffic – ride with it.
- Wear visible clothing, particularly in the evening/night and during inclement weather.
- Pay full attention to the road – avoid biking with an iPod in your ears, and never chat on the cell phone with someone while biking, as this can seriously distract you.
If you are hurt in a bicycle car accident in Arizona, and you need legal help, what should you do?
First, seek immediate medical attention for any injuries. Also, collect information from parties involved in the accident (e.g. contact numbers, insurance info, police report, etc).
As soon as possible after that, connect with a Phoenix personal injury attorney for a free consultation. Alexis and Mark Breyer have represented bicycle accident victims for over 15 years, and they are available for a free consultation at 602-267-1280. Ranked among the top 100 trial lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Breyers deliver real results – a 98% success rate – and they literally wrote the book on Arizona Personal Injury Law. Turn to them for help now.
