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DID YOU KNOW?

• Every six hours a bicyclist is fatally injured. Almost half of these deaths are children under the age of 16

• Every year over a million people end up in the hospital for treatment of bicycle-related injuries. (United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Study, 1999)

• Bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as cars, and bicyclists also share the same rights. (According to Connecticut Statute 14-286a. Rights, duties and regulation of cyclists).

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents

Let’s face it — bicycles are basically invisible to most drivers. They just don’t see you. They cut you off; car doors open unexpectedly; or they don’t give you the right of way.

The most severe type of bike injury is a head injury. Head injuries are responsible for three out of four serious injuries and deaths in bicycle accidents. Some accidents involve collisions with cars. But two thirds do not.

Car drivers must, by law, ride and drive safely. If they cause you to be involved in and bicycling accident, you may be able to collect money for your injuries and property damage claim, as well as time missed from work.

Been in a bicycle accident? Then you know what to do: Contact Dressler Strickland immediately after a bicycling accident so you can be advised of your legal rights.

Tips:

• Always obey all traffic laws
• Ride on the right-hand side of the road with the flow of traffic
• Stop at all red lights and stop signs
• Signal before making turns
• Use a headlight and reflective safety equipment when riding at night
• Always wear a helmet when riding. Helmets save thousands of lives every year
• Wear bright clothing with reflective strips particularly at night
• Be sure your bike is in proper working order before each ride
• Ride with traffic, never against it 
• Watch for turning vehicles and vehicles exiting driveways
• Watch out for opening doors on parked cars
• Never ride double or carry packages that block your view or interfere with your control of the bike
• Look out for obstacles in the road, like sticks or potholes
  
  

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If you or a family member have been injured, contact Dressler Strickland 860 24/7-1122 immediately after an accident to be advised of your legal rights.

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