Some of us are environmentally conscious, some of us enjoy the fresh air and exercise, and some of us simply like a free option in transportation. Whatever your reason for starting to use a bicycle instead of a car, you have the right to the moral high ground over the gas-guzzling intentions of the rest of us.
However, being a cyclist on roads designed for bigger vehicles comes with a set of dangers that only a fool would ignore. Roughly 857 cyclists are outright killed in traffic accidents every year (NHTSA). That means any risks you take while cycling exponentially increases the likelihood that you will have an accident. When you cycle, you need to be extra vigilant. Even with this extra awareness, though, it is still possible that you will have an accident that wasn’t your fault…. Usually because someone didn’t see you.
With all this in mind, here are the top five things we believe you should know about a bicycle accident lawsuit before you begin one.
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