Cycling Accident Safety Tips

Riding a bicycle to work, school of fun can be a very enjoyable experience; however, it is important to remember how vulnerable you are to a cycling accident on the road. Bicyclists are virtually defenseless in the event of a collision with a car or other motorized vehicle. A cycling accident typically results in severe injury. It is important that individuals who ride a bike familiarize themselves with precautions that can help to avoid unnecessarily compromising their safety.

If you have been in a cycling accident that was caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness, you may be able to sue for financial compensation to medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering. The Clore Law Group understands how injuries to cyclist are all too often overlooked. Attorney John Hayes is an accomplished competitive bicyclist active in lowcountry cycling groups.

Cycling Accident Prevention and Protection

There are many preventive measures that one can take to decrease the likelihood of a cycling accident. However, it is also important to know how to protect yourself in an accident if one does occur. These safety precautions include:

• Be extra cautious in intersections; the most dangerous place to a cyclist
• Use front and rear lights when you are biking after dark
• Avoid biking in drivers’ blind spots
• Ride in bike lanes if available
• Do not ride while intoxicated
• Always wear a helmet
• If you can control your fall, try to fall away from traffic

Unfortunately, there is little that you can do to escape the negligent or reckless behaviors of a motorist and could suffer serious harm as a consequence of an cycling accident. A knowledgeable and experienced South Carolina cycling accident lawyer can advise you as to your legal rights based on the particulars of your cycling accident.

Contact a Cycling Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in a cycling accident caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness, you may be able to obtain financial compensation payments for medical bills, lost wages, and more. We can help. To learn more about your options as the victim of a cycling accident, contact the South Carolina cycling accident lawyers of the Clore Law Group LLC today by calling 843-722-8070.