Posted on behalf of Arnold Law Firm
on May 19, 2017 in Auto Accident
Updated on May 3, 2023
May is National Bike Month, which is a month-long campaign encouraging people to consider bicycling as a transportation option. Biking offers many positive and healthy benefits for those who choose to engage in the activity. It is also an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient form of transportation that has increased in popularity during recent years.
In order to have a safe and enjoyable time when riding a bike, it is important to make responsible decisions and follow traffic safety laws to avoid a serious collision with an automobile.
Biking is a popular activity in Sacramento and many residents see the alternative form of transportation as a way to enjoy commuting through the city. Hundreds of people ride their bikes to libraries, stores and parks, and more than 4,000 residents regularly ride their bikes to work.
However, the frequency of biking throughout the city can create problems between motorists and cyclists.
In the last 15 years, approximately 3,200 cyclists were injured in collisions with vehicles in Sacramento. An additional 38 cyclists were killed after being struck by a vehicle during this period.
Most collisions occur between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., which are the busiest times of the day for commuters. The most dangerous intersections for cyclists with the highest occurrences of collisions with automobiles include:
There are also several residential areas and neighborhoods in Sacramento that have high frequencies of collisions between bicycles and vehicles:
If you reside in or frequently commute by bicycle through these areas, always be alert while on a bicycle or while driving any vehicle and constantly practice safe cycling behavior.
Since 2005, the number of people choosing to commute by bike has increased in the U.S. by an average of 46 percent.
As this number grows, the need for safe and effective cycling behavior has become necessary. These tips will help you cycle safely in residential areas:
When biking, you should always attempt to communicate with any driver near you to ensure he or she is aware of your presence and next intended action.
To do this, you should establish eye contact with nearby drivers and use hand signals to express your intended maneuvers before turning or slowing down.
Biking can be a very fun and fulfilling activity if you ride safely and act responsibly. Following these tips will help you safely interact with motor vehicles and help prevent serious injury.
If you were injured in a bicycle accident in the Sacramento area, a personal injury lawyer from the Arnold Law Firm might be able to help. During a free, no obligation consultation, we will review the cause of your accident and the actions of the other party involved to determine if you are entitled legal action to pursue compensation.
All of our services are provided on a contingency fee basis, which means we will not charge you any upfront legal costs. We only require payment if we recover damages for your bicycle accident claim.
Call (916) 777-7777 if you have been hurt by a negligent driver.
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