TIPS FOR CYCLISTS

Collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists account for around 114,000 crashes on an average year, which is only about 2% of all crashes in the United States. However, despite this small number, these collisions make up almost 14% of all fatal crashes in the United States.

• Wear a helmet; most states require this by law.
• Try not to bike after dark, but if necessary equip headlights, reflectors and easily seen clothing.
• Make sure that clothing cannot become tangled in your bike's spokes.
• Ride on the right side of the road, never against traffic, to maximize a driver's potential response time.
• Always perform a pre-ride safety check on your bicycle.

Although measures like the above may not avoid an inevitable bicycle collision, they could lessen the severity of the crash. If you have been in a bicycle crash it is important to contact a Seattle personal injury attorney immediately for help. Our firm has an extensive legal team that works to get your life back on track while you rest.

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