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Adult Bicycling Deaths Far Outnumber Children’s

Posted on August 24, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

The CDC recently released statistics showing a dramatic difference in fatal bike accident statistics between adults and children. A CDC report says that adults between the ages of 35 and 54 have the highest mortality rates, with the next highest being aged 55 and up. Adult men are shown to be particularly vulnerable. The report claims that 87 percent of bicycle fatalities in 2012 were men. The fatality rate for men is six times women’s. Why are Adult Bicycle Accidents Increasing? This increased risk of accidents is due to the gargantuan shift in bicycle usage. Used to be, back in the 70’s, children and young adults carried the higher mortality rate, but over time, riding a bike became less and less popular among younger people. While that number became smaller, the amount of adults that use their bikes has gone up exponentially. Bicycles have become more popular among adults for…
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The Importance of Preserving Evidence After a Car Crash

Posted on August 17, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

A lot of times, cyclists involved in an accident will be understandably flustered and confused as to what they should do next. The first moments after the accident are the most important. The number one priority after a bicycle accident is your health. Even if you feel fine, there is always a possibility you were injured and just haven’t realized it. If possible however, you should spend a few moments investigating the scene and preserving evidence. If it is not possible to do it right then, try to return to the scene soon after, or hire a lawyer who can investigate for you. Preventing things from being lost or even repaired are crucial for a bicycle injury case. Here are some things do (or not do) after the accident to help your personal injury case. Take photos – Use your cell phone to take pictures of everything. Take as many…
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How Does Car Insurance Work for Cyclists?

Posted on August 10, 2015 by bonnicilawgroup

Most people would probably be surprised to learn that car insurance can cover more than just automobile accidents and injuries; it can cover bicyclists as well. Depending on which side of the collision you were on, driver or pedestrian/cyclist, car insurance may be able to cover you for any liability or injuries. If you ride a bicycle often or drive in an area where a lot of people ride bikes, then it would be to your benefit to take a gander at some of these hypotheticals. If you are a cyclist and are hit by a car, your own car insurance may be able to provide coverage for you regardless of who was responsible for the collision. Any car insurance policies that include coverage for personal injury will pay for the medical bill of a person hit by a car while on their bike. If you were not at fault…
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