Bicycling in rush hour traffic is a situation fraught with risks. Sure, you could try to keep pace with the expensive cars and ride shoulder to shoulder with them. However, wishing is definitely not the only criterion here. You have to think of the unpleasant eventuality like a crash or collision.

Sure, every accident has its own set of facts along with the statements made by the eyewitnesses made on the spot to consider. The legal aspect cannot be overlooked either. It makes sense, therefore, to avoid the following five maneuvers totally in order to ensure your safety while bicycling  your way through traffic.

Trying to cross a multi-lane thoroughfare when the traffic happens to be at a standstill is common enough. However, that is a dangerous move! Trying to pass through open lanes when the traffic is at a stop is risky, to say the least. You never know when the traffic might open suddenly while you are still passing through and you may find yourself directly in front of an approaching vehicle. BAM! You are hit and land up in the ER. The insurance company of the concerned driver is likely to defend their client, and your statement that the driver hadn’t been looking is sure to be dismissed. The result? You have to mend your bike on your own, and your medical expenses will not be compensated either.

Trying to ride by when the traffic has stopped is not dangerous. So you think! Yet, imagine a scenario where the door of a car suddenly opens and hits you smack in the middle. However, you will not be able to retrieve the compensation due to you, simply because passing on the right is considered to be a violation of the law. The concerned insurance company gets away by citing this illegality, and you are left to handle all the expenses and make good the other losses yourself. It makes sense to engage a qualified auto accident injury attorney in such instances and pursue your case in the hope of getting the support you need.

Trying to hurry home when you are caught in a heavy downpour is quite common. However, the trouble begins when you encounter a huge automobile that backs into you causing you to skid and fall. The expensive car sustains some damages as well, and you are held responsible. However, trying to argue that you had not been over the speed limit will not cut it with the other party’s insurance company. You need to get in touch with a skilled auto accident attorney who can help you counter the “too fast for conditions” argument.

It is common for cyclists to cheat the wind and notch up their speed by moving behind an ongoing automobile or heavy vehicle. This is an acceptable way to enhance the speed while not tiring your muscles. Sadly, it often leads to unforeseen eventualities. Think of the circumstances of a truck suddenly hitting the brakes thereby causing you to hit the back of the vehicle and sustain injuries. Your plea that it was done intentionally will not hold water with the insurance company attorney, and you are likely to remain confined to the ER being treated for the injuries. An able lawyer can help you here by citing a catastrophic auto accident injury, and you can expect partial compensation for your condition at best.

Yes, motorists are expected to indicate whenever they want to take a turn. Unfortunately, a cyclist can forgo to signal a turn by stating that he needed to keep both hands on the bar while traveling. It is always better to indicate your intentions, though especially when you are stationary at a red light. The risks of being hit by speeding vehicles are always enhanced when you fail to show this simple courtesy and take a turn without a thought for the others on the road. Get in touch with a auto accident injury attorney as soon as possible in order to be compensated for your injuries and the damaged vehicle by reinforcing the fact that you, as a cyclist was absolved of the need for indicating your intention to turn by signaling with your hand.

At the Law Offices of Alvin F. de Levie & Associates, we welcome an opportunity to hear your case and provide you with the best legal expertise. We maintain offices across the state including Philadelphia, State College, Clearfield, Lock Haven, and Bellefonte. If you are in need of an auto accident injury lawyer, contact us at 844-777-2529 for a free consultation today.