Cupertino Bike Accident Injury Attorneys
Preventing Bicycle Injuries
Proper bicycle safety and training can greatly reduce the risk of injury. Protective equipment can reduce the severity of injury if a California bicycle accident occurs. For instance, wearing a helmet can reduce head injuries by 85%.
Protective equipment
- Helmets (required by law for minors), make sure it fits properly and adjust as needed
- Gloves
- Eye protection
- Padded shorts
- Shoes
- Reflective and bright clothing
- Lights, strobes
- Extra padding for beginners (knee & elbow)
Mechanical
- Correct fit of bicycle
- Regular safety checks
- Proper functioning brakes
- Fenders
- Spoke guards
- Suspension
- Handlebar padding
- Reflectors--front, rear, pedal, wheels
- Travel pouch mounted under seat with: repair kit and cell phone
If you need to transport items, consider a basket or rack
Education
- Bicycle safety campaigns
- Learn the proper hand signals
- Bicycle skills classes
- Safe cycling classes
(Check with your local bicycle shop for classes in your community)
Environmental
- Proper road maintenance
- Separate bicycle paths
Click here for Northern California bike accident statistics.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident in California, please contact a California Bike Crash attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your bike accident case.