San Jose Bike Fatality Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a serious bike accident, contact a skilled Northern California bike accident attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates immediately. Our bicycle accident injury lawyers are respected by our past and present clients, colleagues, and community members for our outstanding case results. Call Van Der Walde & Associates today to discuss your case with one of our experienced bike collision lawyers.
10 Tips for Bicycle Safety
- WEAR A HELMET. Never ride a bicycle without a helmet. Wearing a helmet reduces head injuries by 85 percent. A proper fitting helmet should fit snugly and sit flat on the head.
- BE SEEN. Wear bright colors and use lights and reflectors to make you more visible.
- AVOID BIKING AT NIGHT. But it you must ride at night do not assume that drivers can see you. Use reflectors, mount bike lights on the front and rear, and try to stay in lit areas.
- LEARN AND OBEY THE RULES OF THE ROAD. (link to Laws Relating to Bicycles) Bicyclists must adhere to the same traffic laws as vehicles. Never wear earphones, headsets, or earplugs. Be courteous to other vehicles and pedestrians.
- BE AN ALERT AND ATTENTIVE CYCLIST. Watch out for potholes and anything that could make you fall. Go slow over bumps and remember to cross railroad tracks at a 90 degree angle.
- RIDE ON THE RIGHT. Ride single file in the same direction as the flow of traffic.
- ALWAYS CHECK FOR TRAFFIC. Look left and right and behind you. More than 70% of crashes between cars and bicycles occur at intersections. Get a small rear-view mirror to attach to your helmet.
- CHECK YOUR WHEELS. If your wheels are quick-release make sure they are securely fastened.
- ADJUST YOUR BICYCLE PROPERLY. Make sure your bicycle is adjusted to fit you, refer to your owner's manual.
- CHECK YOUR BRAKES BEFORE EACH TIME YOU RIDE. Check your owner's manual or go to a bicycle shop to have your brakes adjusted properly.
Van Der Walde & Associates is committed to protecting the rights of our seriously injured clients and has an impressive track record of successful case results. We have recovered millions of dollars in damages on behalf of our injured clients and we have the knowledge and skills to handle even the most complex California bicycle injury cases.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a cycling accident in California, please contact a Bike Accident Injury lawyer at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your bike accident case.