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 an 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
If you or your loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident in California, please contact a Bike Crash attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your bike accident case.
