| Despite of the various and more comfortable means | | | | you can easily be seen by the drivers in front and at |
| of transportation available in California, many still prefer | | | | your back. This may also prevent you from being hit |
| riding on bikes. This is on their conception that bicycle | | | | by other vehicles on intersections. |
| riding is a good form of exercise. Some say that it also | | | | - Be alert at all times - The busy roads are not the |
| gives them that sense of freedom and relaxation. | | | | appropriate place to relax. If you wish to do so, better |
| These things can be true. Using bikes even lessen the | | | | go to parks and other streets designated for bicycle |
| cost for gasoline consumption since it actually run using | | | | riding. |
| our own energy. Bicycling has indeed a large number | | | | In Case of Accidents |
| of advantages. | | | | - Get immediate medical aid - Although you may not |
| However, along with the great benefits of bikes come | | | | feel any pain at first, it is always better to undergo a |
| its disadvantages and risks. Since these vehicles are | | | | complete check-up. Sometimes, injuries cannot be felt |
| not designed to cope up with accidents involving larger | | | | right away by the victims. Medical reports can also |
| vehicles on the roads, the outcome is very much | | | | serve as vital evidences if ever you may wish to file |
| predictable in case a bicycle rider suddenly got | | | | charges against the responsible parties in the future. |
| involved in a terrible crash. It is either the biker will | | | | - Report the accident to the police - It is important to |
| sustain serious injuries or he will die from the accident. | | | | tell the police about the accident occurrence for proper |
| Thus, if you are a bicycle fanatic, it is indeed very | | | | documentation and appropriate action. |
| important for you to understand fully how to be safe | | | | They are the authorities deputized by the law to take |
| on roads and how to utilize your rights if ever you or | | | | care of such incidents. Their accounts may also be |
| your loved ones were injured in a terrible mishap. | | | | vital in your case. However, you must limit your |
| Safety Tips | | | | statements and never accept any fault. |
| - Avoid riding on busy roads - We all know that it is | | | | - Write down information - List down the name, |
| extremely dangerous for bikers to travel along with | | | | address, contact information, license number, vehicle |
| those faster and heavier types motor vehicles. Hence, | | | | type, insurance policy details and other particulars of |
| you must try to look for other alternate routes wherein | | | | the driver who hit you. It is also essential to know the |
| there is less number of vehicles. | | | | names, contact information and addresses of other |
| - Consider using lighting devices - Especially during | | | | possible witnesses. |
| nighttime or bad weather conditions, other motorists | | | | - Consult a credible California bike crash lawyer - It is |
| may not notice you. It is then important for you to have | | | | quite difficult to handle an accident case alone. If you |
| warning apparatus such as headlights and rear lights | | | | wish to know your rights and to be well defended in |
| so that you can be visible to other drivers. | | | | filing a lawsuit, you must ask the assistance of an |
| - Use the whole lane - It is a false idea for most | | | | experienced lawyer. He will make sure that you will be |
| cyclists that it is much safer to stay closely on the right | | | | compensated accordingly for your sustained injuries, |
| curb. Staying a bit to the left is more proper so that | | | | damages and losses. |