Imperial Valley Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accident Statistics

Two false assumptions that people have when it comes to bicycle accidents is that they are not that serious and that these types of accidents are not that common.  However, the statistics provided below proves that these accidents are in fact very severe and occur with alarming frequency:

- In the year 2007, 678 bicyclists died during bicycle accidents, primarily accidents that involved collisions with operators of motor vehicles, like cars, trucks and SUVS (NHTSA).

-90% of bicyclists that are killed during accidents are hit by larger motor vehicles.

-On average, 540,000 bicyclists visit the emergency room each year because they have been injured during accidents.  A great percentage of injured bicyclists sustain catastrophic injuries to their heads, brains, necks and spinal cords.

- Over 60% of bike rider deaths can be attributed to serious head injuries.

- Wearing a helmet can greatly reduce a biker's chance of being injured, but it cannot guarantee a biker's safety while sharing the road with motor vehicles.

Working with a Bicycle Accident Attorney

After a bicyclist has been involved in a major accident, he/she will want to seek immediate medical treatment.  Even if the bicyclist is under the impression that he/she has not been injured because he/she cannot see any external damage, it is important that the bicyclist receives a thorough examination as he/she may have internal injuries or undetected head injury symptoms. 

Once bicyclists have received appropriate medical treatment, they may start to wonder if they have legal cases.  This is especially true when bikers have reason to believe that drivers acted negligently.  In order to understand their rights and legal options, it is imperative that injured bicyclists take the time to meet with a qualified personal injury lawyer, like Attorney Mark Bush.

Contact an Imperial Valley Bicycle Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured during a bicycle accident in the Imperial Valley and you want dependable legal representation, contact Attorney Mark Bush today!