Bike Accident Lawyers Discuss Common Bicyclist Errors that Cause Michigan Car Accidents

Our bike accident lawyers in Michigan have successfully represented injured bicyclists involved in car, motorcycle, or truck accidents for over 40 years. As a resource to bicyclists and motorists, we have provided some driver errors to help further your knowledge on what to avoid, what to be aware of, and what the most common types of collisions between a bike and car are so that you too may not become a victim of a bicycle accident.

Bicyclists make up 2 percent of all victims in traffic crashes annually. Statistics show that:

• 69% of fatalities on bikes happened in large cities.
• Bicyclist accidents are shown to happen typically around 5p.m. and 9p.m.
• 12% of bicyclists injured were between the ages of 5 and 15 years old.

Bike accidents were attributed to one-third of bicyclist death in 2009. Although the number of bicyclist injuries in the United States has decreased substantially since 1994, serious injuries from bicycle accidents are still a serious issue, as they can cause serious injuries to the victim, even wrongful death from a bicycle accident.  

Common Bicyclist Errors that Cause Car Accidents in Michigan

According to “The Safety Report,” these are errors that bicyclists make every day and should not be taken lightly:

• Running red lights
• Running stop signs
• Listening to iPods/ and or other devices while riding your bike (cannot hear street sounds that may alert to danger)
• Unpredictable riding behavior (weaving around and through cars, changing directions without hand signals

Victims injured in a Michigan bike accident do have legal rights. If you or a family member suffers injuries due to a car accident, call (800) 606-1717 now to discuss your case with one of the experienced Buckfire & Buckfire Michigan car accident attorneys. We will start working on your case immediately gathering all the evidence and witness statements to win and settle your case.

The above article is a guest blog post by the personal injury lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. The Buckfire Law Firm works with Michigan clients who have been hit on bike by car or any other serious injuries in a bicycle accident.