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		<title>The Unseen Dangers Bicycle Riders Face</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bicycle accidents not only happen to the untrained or beginner bicycle rider, the Unseen dangers, bicycle riders face can happen on any road. Even the most experienced professional can find themselves faced with having a bicycle accident. Serious injuries can occur from these accidents unfortunately and that is when you need to be sure you [...]]]></description>
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<p>Bicycle accidents not only happen to the untrained or beginner bicycle rider, the Unseen dangers, bicycle riders face can happen on any road.  Even the most experienced professional can find themselves faced with having a bicycle accident.  Serious injuries can occur from these accidents unfortunately and that is when you need to be sure you contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-accident-attorney/"   rel="tag" >bicycle accident attorney</a> who is familiar with all facets of bicycle injuries, as well as one that is knowledgeable in the intricacies of dealing with personal injuries.</p>
<p>There are many different injuries that a bicycle rider in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas can sustain, that are common with bicycle accidents that you might be eligible in getting compensation for.  Some of these many injuries include <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/head-injuries/"   rel="tag" >head injuries</a>, dog bites, broken or fractured bones, spinal cord injuries, ruptured discs, eye injuries, and numerous other injuries.  When you or someone you love have suffered from any one of these types of injuries from a bicycle accident, you need the peace of mind that comes with knowing the attorney you contact is knowledgeable in the field of bicycle accidents.</p>
<p>You will want the expertise it takes in getting you the highest amount on your settlement.  The bicycle accident lawyers understand the unseen dangers, bicycle riders face will get involved in investigating your bicycle accident case and do the necessary preparations for the settlement and trial process.  Your chances are much better in getting a higher monetary compensation, the faster a personal injury attorney begins reviewing your case.  There can be many sources of coverage available, including insurance coverage that you may not be aware of.</p>
<p>A quality lawyer will help you locate a physician that specializes in the particular type of injury that you have sustained, so that you can get the utmost in quality care.  Having a qualified orthopedic physician will also be beneficial in conveying to the jury the seriousness of your injuries and the pain and suffering that you are experiencing.</p>
<p>Bicycling is meant to be a joyous and exercising activity for not only the young, but for the young at heart as well.  If you find yourself facing a bicycle accident in cities like Playa del Rey, <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/huntington-beach/"   rel="tag" >Huntington Beach</a>, Hermosa Beach, or even Anaheim Hills, whether you were simply enjoying a bicycle ride at the park or the lake, watching your small children at play, or preparing for that big bike race coming up, be sure to only rely on local lawyers who know every aspect of a bicycle accident, the related bicycle laws and the many injuries that can be involved with bicycle accidents.</p>
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<p>If in LA for example, when a bicycle accident does occur, make it the least stressful that it can be, and give yourself peace of mind by retaining only experienced and compassionate <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.bikebutler.com/PM2J/theunseendangersbicy">Los Angeles bicycle accident attorneys</a> who are there for you.  The same goes for Orange County and Riverside cities.  Just get help and get back on your bike!</p>
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		<title>Bicycle Accidents - How to Avoid Them</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An understanding of how bicycle accidents or a cycling accident occurs can help us to avoid them. Most people tend to think that bicycle riding is dangerous although the facts point in the opposite direction. Cyclists travel more miles than any other travelers on an average per accident, and they spend more hours on a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>An understanding of how <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-accidents/"   rel="tag" >bicycle accidents</a> or a cycling accident occurs can help us to avoid them. </p>
<p>Most people tend to think that bicycle riding is dangerous although the facts point in the opposite direction. Cyclists travel more miles than any other travelers on an average per accident, and they spend more hours on a bicycle compared to other travelers per accident. The fragile look of the bicycle, compare not to most other modes of transport, giving the idea of being dangerous, while its maneuverability tends to prevent most accidents.</p>
<p>Despite the facts pointing to a bicycle being safe, it is important to take certain precautions in making it safer. Although the rate of accidents is lesser, most bicycle accidents are either harmless or just the opposite. Riding habits vary widely and it has been observed that the rate of accidents vary widely between different groups of riders. Children are known to have about 725 accidents per million hours of riding whereas a group of UK cyclists averaged just 66 accidents per million hours. Since, cycling is an art mastered differently by everyone, skill becomes a major factor and it has been observed that many people tend to fall off a bicycle frequently while others seem to be riding eternally.</p>
<p>Most cyclists tend to think that they are plain lucky or unlucky, which is not the case. It is important for a cyclist to work towards safer riding practices than to blame it on luck alone. It has been seen that many cyclists get involved in accidents owing to being careful. They tend to follow wrong procedures. Cyclists riding on the wrong side of the road or riding on the edge of the pavement are actually trying to be careful in preventing accidents failing to realize that they are more prone to being hit by larger vehicles.</p>
<p>BBC Radio 4 collected some interesting opinions where cyclists say they have good reason to ride in the road, as bike lanes are often badly designed, even dangerous.</p>
<p>    * "In Battersea there is a cycle path on the pavement which has a beautiful tree in the middle of it."<br />
    * "A cycle facility near me has five gates to negotiate in half a mile (involving slowing down, stopping, opening the gate, going through, shutting the gate, back on the bike etc)... or I could use the road."<br />
    * "Our cycle lanes offer poorer visibility than the road, run dangerously near lamp posts and road signs, and are not respected by pedestrians."<br />
    * "In 2003 I rode from John O'Groats to Lands End and attempted to use cycle lanes where possible. On too many occasions I found myself in situations which were potentially more dangerous than staying on the road, where cyclists have a legal right." </p>
<p>Careful analysis of most bicycle accidents proves that cyclists are safer when they treat riding their bicycle as driving a car or any other vehicle. A motor vehicle drivers scans for other traffic on the road but does not really look at bicycles, neither does he expect a bicycle to come rushing at him from the sides or from the opposite side of the traffic.</p>
<p>Despite the law giving the bicycles, the recognition of being a full fledged vehicle and the riders, the rights and responsibilities of a vehicle operator, the police do not enforce them, since they think that a cyclist is most prone to injury. </p>
<p>Finally, do not on edges of the street, and fight for your rights when you think that the accident was not your fault. Be careful and ride your bicycle as though you were driving your car, you will be safer that way.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Annually, about half a million bicycle related injuries occur. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a bicyclist is killed approximately every six hours. However, most bicycle crashes are predictable and preventable by using proper precautions on the part of both the bicyclists and motorists. &#13; Types of Bicycle Crashes &#13; Falls [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Annually, about half a million bicycle related injuries occur. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a bicyclist is killed approximately every six hours. However, most bicycle crashes are predictable and preventable by using proper precautions on the part of both the bicyclists and motorists.</p>
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<p>Types of Bicycle Crashes</p>
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<p>Falls and Collisions</p>
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<p>Over 50 percent of bike crashes are the result of falls. Falls commonly occur either when the front wheel suddenly stops moving or when the rear wheel slides out. The front wheel can stop if it falls into a road defect, such as a crack or drain grate, or if the front brakes are applied very hard. <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/rear-wheels/"   rel="tag" >Rear wheels</a> can skid out when turning on gravel, sand, ice, metal surfaces, or any slippery surface.</p>
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<p>After falls, the most frequent type of bike accidents are collisions with a stationary object, such as trees. Falls and collisions with fixed objects account for about 75 to 80 percent of all bicycle crashes.</p>
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<p>Car-Bicycle Crashes</p>
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<p>Car-bike crashes account for between about ten to 15 percent of bicycle accidents but result in the largest number of fatalities. Most of these accidents occur when either the bicyclist or the motorist is turning or crossing at an intersection or driveway. Other types of bike-car crashes can come about if the bicyclists is not stopping at red lights, riding on the wrong side of the street, or not following the traffic laws.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-crash/"   rel="tag" >Bicycle Crash</a> Injuries</p>
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<p>Injuries from bicycle crashes are most often to the limbs, and include fractures, abrasions, and lacerations. Fractures account for about 25 percent of bike crash injuries, and facial injuries account for about one third of injuries. The most disabling and serious injuries are brain injuries. These are so severe because they can result in a permanent defect or disability. Head injuries are also more likely to be fatal.</p>
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<p>What To Do When In a Bike-Car Crash</p>
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<p>To the extent possible and practical to avoid further accidents or injuries after a bicycle crash, do the following:</p>
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<p>*Keep completely still if you may be severely injured. Wait for medical help.</p>
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<p>* Accept medical help, even if you do not feel severely injured.</p>
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<p>* Wait for the police so an accident report can be filed with statements from witnesses, and the at-fault driver, and the crash scene investigated.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>* Leave damaged property and equipment as it was until police arrive.</p>
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<p>* Contact a personal injury lawyer who understands bicycling.</p>
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<p>Bicycle Safety and Crash Prevention</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>Not surprisingly, helmets can protect again head injuries - both brain injuries and upper facial injuries. Statistics have shown that of the 75 percent of bike riders who got severe brain injury in an accident were not wearing helmets. To provide proper protection, helmets must be fitted correctly.</p>
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<p>Although helmets can protect against <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/head-injury/"   rel="tag" >head injury</a>, they do not protect from getting hit by cars! To help prevent personal injury, bicyclists must use common sense and remain alert when cycling on roads to avoid crashes with cars. Although drivers should be more attentive to the presence of bicyclists, the odds of injury favor the bicyclist. This is why it is so important to follow some basic common sense prevention guidelines which include:</p>
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<p>* Follow the law - ride on the right side of road; stop at stop signs and red lights; use a headlight at night (also beneficial in the day).</p>
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<p>* Avoid stopping in the blind spot of a car at a red light. You can be hit if it turns right and you go straight.</p>
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<p>* Use a bell or horn to signal or alert drivers of your presence.</p>
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<p>*Use a rear light and headlight, especially when it is dark outside.</p>
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<p>* Use a mirror to glance at traffic behind, especially when approaching intersections.</p>
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<p>* Be attentive and alert to the cars. Watch for left turning cars crossing in front that may not see you, and pay attention to parked cars for which a door may open.</p>
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<p>*Do not ride very fast in case you need to stop abruptly.</p>
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<p>* Avoid riding on sidewalks.</p>
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<p>* Avoid busy streets, especially as a novice rider.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>If you have been injured in a bike crash, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact an experienced bike accident attorney for more information on a potential bike injury claim.</p>


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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Annually, about half a million bicycle related injuries occur. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a bicyclist is killed approximately every six hours. However, most bicycle crashes are predictable and preventable by using proper precautions on the part of both the bicyclists and motorists. &#13; Types of Bicycle Crashes &#13; Falls [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Annually, about half a million bicycle related injuries occur. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a bicyclist is killed approximately every six hours. However, most bicycle crashes are predictable and preventable by using proper precautions on the part of both the bicyclists and motorists.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Types of Bicycle Crashes</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Falls and Collisions</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Over 50 percent of bike crashes are the result of falls. Falls commonly occur either when the front wheel suddenly stops moving or when the rear wheel slides out. The front wheel can stop if it falls into a road defect, such as a crack or drain grate, or if the front brakes are applied very hard. Rear wheels can skid out when turning on gravel, sand, ice, metal surfaces, or any slippery surface.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
After falls, the most frequent type of bike accidents are collisions with a stationary object, such as trees. Falls and collisions with fixed objects account for about 75 to 80 percent of all bicycle crashes.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Car-Bicycle Crashes</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Car-bike crashes account for between about ten to 15 percent of bicycle accidents but result in the largest number of fatalities. Most of these accidents occur when either the bicyclist or the motorist is turning or crossing at an intersection or driveway. Other car-bike crashes occur when the bicyclist is not obeying traffic laws and is cycling on the wrong side of the road or running red lights.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Bicycle Crash Injuries</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Injuries from bicycle crashes are most often to the limbs, and include fractures, abrasions, and lacerations. Fractures account for about 25 percent of bike crash injuries, and facial injuries account for about one third of injuries. The most severe and disabling injuries are brain injuries, which can result in a permanent disability. <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/head-injuries/"   rel="tag" >Head injuries</a> are also more likely to be fatal.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
What To Do When In a Bike-Car Crash</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
To the extent possible and practical to avoid further accidents or injuries after a bicycle crash, do the following:</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Do not move if you are seriously injured. Wait for medical help.     </p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Accept medical help, even if you do not feel severely injured.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Wait for the police so an accident report can be filed with statements from witnesses, and the at-fault driver, and the crash scene investigated.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Leave damaged property and equipment as it was until police arrive.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Contact a <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/personal-injury-lawyer/" ><a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/personal-injury/" rel="tag" >personal injury</a> lawyer</a> who understands bicycling.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Bicycle Safety and Crash Prevention</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Not surprisingly, helmets can protect against head injuries such as brain injuries and upper facial injuries. Studies show that about 75 percent of bicyclists who were severely brain injured were not wearing helmets. To provide proper protection, helmets must be fitted correctly.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Although helmets can protect against head injury, they do not protect from getting hit by cars! To help prevent personal injury, bicyclists must use common sense and remain alert when cycling on roads to avoid crashes with cars. Although drivers should be more attentive to the presence of bicyclists, the odds of injury favor the bicyclist. This is why it is so important to follow some basic common sense prevention guidelines which include:</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Follow the law and ride on the right side of road; stop at stop signs and red lights; use a headlight at night (also beneficial in the day).</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Avoid stopping in the blind spot of a car at a red light. You can be hit if it turns right and you go straight.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Use a bell or horn to signal or alert drivers of your presence.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Use a headlight and a rear light, especially at night.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Use a mirror to glance at traffic behind, especially when approaching intersections.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Be attentive and alert to the cars. Watch for left turning cars crossing in front that may not see you, and pay attention to parked cars for which a door may open.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Slow down so you can stop quickly if necessary.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Avoid riding on sidewalks.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
    * Avoid busy streets, especially as a novice rider.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
If you have been injured in a bike crash, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact an experienced bike accident attorney for more information on a potential bike injury claim.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[Annually, about half a million bicycle related injuries occur. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a bicyclist is killed approximately every six hours. However, most bicycle crashes are predictable and preventable by using proper precautions on the part of bicyclists and motorists. &#13; Types of Bicycle Crashes &#13; Falls and Collisions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Annually, about half a million bicycle related injuries occur. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a bicyclist is killed approximately every six hours. However, most <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-crashes/"   rel="tag" >bicycle crashes</a> are predictable and preventable by using proper precautions  on the part of bicyclists and motorists.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Types of Bicycle Crashes</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Falls and Collisions</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Over 50 percent of bike crashes are the result of falls. Falls commonly occur either when the front wheel suddenly stops moving or when the rear wheel slides out. The front wheel can stop if it falls into a road defect, such as a crack or drain grate, or if the front brakes are applied very hard. Rear wheels can skid out when turning on gravel, sand, ice, metal surfaces, or any slippery surface.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
After falls, the most frequent type of bike accidents are collisions with a stationary object, such as trees. Falls and collisions with fixed objects account for about 75 to 80 percent of all bicycle crashes.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Car-Bicycle Crashes</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Car-bike crashes account for between about ten to 15 percent of <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-accidents/"   rel="tag" >bicycle accidents</a> but result in the largest number of fatalities. Most of these accidents occur when either the bicyclist or the motorist is turning or crossing at an intersection or driveway. Other car-bike crashes occur when the bicyclist is not obeying traffic laws and is cycling on the wrong side of the road or running red lights.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
<a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-crash/"   rel="tag" >Bicycle Crash</a> Injuries</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Injuries from bicycle crashes are most often to the limbs, and include fractures, abrasions, and lacerations. Fractures account for about 25 percent of bike crash injuries, and facial injuries account for about one third of injuries. The most severe and disabling injuries are brain injuries, which can result in a permanent disability. Head injuries are also more likely to be fatal.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
What To Do When In a Bike-Car Crash</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
To the extent possible and practical to avoid further accidents or injuries after a bicycle crash, do the following:</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Do not move if you are seriously injured. Wait for medical help.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Accept medical help, even if you do not feel severely injured.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Wait for the police so an accident report can be filed with statements from witnesses, and the at-fault driver, and the crash scene investigated.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Leave damaged property and equipment as it was until police arrive.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Contact a personal injury lawyer who understands bicycling.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Bicycle Safety and Crash Prevention</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Not surprisingly, helmets can protect again head injuries, both brain injuries and upper facial injuries. Studies show that about 75 percent of bicyclists who were severely brain injured were not wearing helmets. To provide proper protection, helmets must be fitted correctly.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
Although helmets can protect against head injury, they do not protect from getting hit by cars. To help prevent personal injury, bicyclists must use common sense and remain alert when cycling on roads to avoid crashes with cars. Although drivers should be more attentive to the presence of bicyclists, the odds of injury favor the bicyclist. This is why it is so important to follow some basic common sense prevention guidelines which include:</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Follow the law and ride on the right side of road; stop at stop signs and red lights; use a headlight at night (also beneficial in the day).</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Avoid stopping in the blind spot of a car at a red light. You can be hit if it turns right and you go straight.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Use a bell or horn to signal or alert drivers of your presence.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Use a headlight and a rear light, especially at night.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Use a mirror to glance at traffic behind, especially when approaching intersections.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Be attentive and alert to the cars. Watch for left turning cars crossing in front that may not see you, and pay attention to parked cars for which a door may open.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Slow down so you can stop quickly if necessary.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Avoid riding on sidewalks.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
*	Avoid busy streets, especially as a novice rider.</p>
<p>&#13;<br />
If you have been injured in a bike crash, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact an experienced bike accident attorney for more information on a potential bike injury claim.</p>


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		<description><![CDATA[1. Bicycle riders can always be counted on to yield to cars.   2. Bicycle riders wear helmets so you can drive recklessly.   3. Throw caution to the wind.   4. Live dangerously.   5. The faster you drive, the better for your car.   6. You can easily multi-task while you drive.   [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>1. Bicycle riders can always be counted on to yield to cars.</p>
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<p>2. Bicycle riders wear helmets so you can drive recklessly.</p>
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<p>3. Throw caution to the wind.</p>
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<p>4. Live dangerously.</p>
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<p>5. The faster you drive, the better for your car.</p>
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<p>6. You can easily multi-task while you drive.</p>
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<p>7. Driving is a good time to do paperwork.</p>
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<p>8. You should constantly turn around to see what your kids are doing.</p>
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<p>9. Bicycle riders have the stamina to pedal away from danger if you come too close.</p>
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<p>10. If a bicyclist is in the way, honk your horn to help him know to move.</p>
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<p>As you might imagine, we don’t endorse any of these beliefs. In fact, some of these driving methods can be deadly. However, here are ten more useful tips of advice from a bicycle accident lawyer you should follow if you have been in an accident. You can also learn more about how to handle a bicycle accident in Tustin, or any city, by calling the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson at any of the numbers which can be found on our website at <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.bikebutler.com/n9YT/q9wB">http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com</a>  and learning how we can assist you.</p>
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<p>Obviously, if you have had an accident, and you are reading all of this advice, it’s probably been at least a few days since the accident. However, if it’s only been a few hours or if you ever have another accident, here’s what you should do the next time from the start.</p>
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<p>First, take a look around and determine if you or anyone, are hurt. If so, taking steps like trying to prevent further injury or loss of blood are the most important thing you can do. Even if some other driver caused you to be injured, it’s just good manners to help the other driver if they are hurt. They may even be so thankful that they admit their fault to you. The worst thing you can do is get angry or start a fight.</p>
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<p>Second, make sure everyone is safe from being injured further. If you are in the middle of traffic, and you are dizzy, sit down away from traffic. If your vehicle is a traffic hazard and you have accident warning devices like flares or triangles, put them out on the road to warn other drivers and get away from the car. Let the police an other emergency personnel investigate the scene with the vehicles in place and move them more safely at a later point.</p>
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<p>Third, call the police. Accident reports are extremely helpful if the police will do such a report. Let the police know you are injured immediately. Answer the police questions honestly. But if you are dazed or confused, let them know you need medical treatment and answer only what you feel sure about. Remember, your statements can and will be used against you if you admit fault, and it will be too late and too fishy to later say you didn’t know what you were saying at the scene. Police know that your best recollection is immediately after an accident.</p>
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<p>Fourth, get the other driver’s information including their names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, make and model of their vehicles, license plate numbers, and their <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/insurance-company/"   rel="tag" >insurance company</a> name and policy number. If there are witnesses, get their names, addresses and telephone numbers as well. If the other driver makes any admissions of fault, write those down as well.</p>
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<p>Fifth, if you have a camera on your cell phone or in the car and you aren’t too injured, take some photos of the vehicles and the scene. If you can’t do it <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/right-away/"   rel="tag" >right away</a>, do it after you are released from the hospital.</p>
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<p>Sixth, if you are hurt, obtain medical treatment. Don’t decline the ambulance or hospital examination to save your insurance company money or to be stoic. Take your valuables out of your car if you can and get checked out at the hospital. If you are not hurt, don’t get treatment you don’t need. However, remember, after an accident, you may feel a rush of adrenaline that causes you to only start feeling symptoms of pain a few hours later. If you have a health plan that requires you to obtain permission first, call them and find out where you are allowed to seek treatment.</p>
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<p>Seventh, call a <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/good-bicycle-accident/"   rel="tag" >good bicycle accident</a> lawyer as soon as you have had your initial treatment, so the attorney can gather other important evidence and prevent the insurance company from taking advantage of you and obtaining such things as recorded statements that you feel fine, when many of your symptoms have yet to manifest themselves. A good bicycle accident lawyer can save you from making a great deal of mistakes and can shoulder much of the hassle of knowing what to do about car repairs, car rentals, medical treatment, witness statements and the like. If you think you will save money by not having an attorney, think again. A good bicycle accident lawyer can almost always obtain much higher settlements, obtain reductions of medical bills and insurance liens and prevent you from making costly mistakes. Also, most bicycle accident attorneys advance costs of obtaining police reports, medical records and the like and are paid and reimbursed for these costs only out of any settlement.</p>
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<p>Eight, you will need to report the accident to your insurance company, but since they will want to take a recorded statement from you, just like any other driver’s insurance company, it’s good advice to retain an attorney first. And if the other driver did not have insurance, remember that it is your own insurance company that will be your adversary. You will also need to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles and your lawyer can give you the form for this.</p>
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<p>Ninth, do not agree to settle your claim privately with the person at fault for the accident. This almost never works out to your advantage. Don’t agree not to call the police. Police reports that determine the fault for an accident are golden. Your agreement to not involve the police only affords an opportunity for the other driver to change his story and blame you when the police will no longer investigate the accident.</p>
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<p>Tenth, don’t pay a traffic ticket without a fight if you weren’t at fault or agree to accept a small payment for your vehicle repairs without knowing that the amount will in fact cover the cost of all the repairs.</p>
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<p>If you’ve had a bicycle accident in Tustin, Orange County, Yorba Linda, Westminster, Lake Forest, Fountain Valley, El Toro, La Habra, Cypress, Rancho Santa Margarita, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, or anywhere in Southern California, we have the knowledge and resources to be your Tustin Bicycle Accident Lawyer and your Orange County Bicycle Accident Attorney. Be sure to hire a California law firm with auto, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, car, bus, train, boat and airplane accident experience, wrongful death experience and insurance law expertise who can ensure you are properly represented and get the compensation you deserve.</p>
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<p>If you have a personal injury legal matter, a dog bite or if you’ve lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, call the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson, or visit our website at <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.bikebutler.com/n9YT/q9wB">http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com</a>  and learn how we can assist you.</p>


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		<title>The Unseen Dangers, Bicycle Riders Face</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bicycle accidents not only happen to the untrained or beginner bicycle rider, the Unseen dangers, bicycle riders face can happen on any road. Even the most experienced professional can find themselves faced with having a bicycle accident. Serious injuries can occur from these accidents unfortunately and that is when you need to be sure you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-accidents/"   rel="tag" >Bicycle accidents</a> not only happen to the untrained or beginner <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-rider/"   rel="tag" >bicycle rider</a>, the Unseen dangers, bicycle riders face can happen on any road.  Even the most experienced professional can find themselves faced with having a bicycle accident.  Serious injuries can occur from these accidents unfortunately and that is when you need to be sure you contact an experienced <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-accident-attorney/"   rel="tag" >bicycle accident attorney</a> who is familiar with all facets of bicycle injuries, as well as one that is knowledgeable in the intricacies of dealing with personal injuries.</p>
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<p>There are many different injuries that a bicycle rider in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas can sustain, that are common with bicycle accidents that you might be eligible in getting compensation for.  Some of these many injuries include head injuries, dog bites, broken or fractured bones, spinal cord injuries, ruptured discs, eye injuries, and numerous other injuries.  When you or someone you love have suffered from any one of these types of injuries from a bicycle accident, you need the peace of mind that comes with knowing the attorney you contact is knowledgeable in the field of bicycle accidents.</p>
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<p>You will want the expertise it takes in getting you the highest amount on your settlement.  The bicycle accident lawyers understand the unseen dangers, bicycle riders face will get involved in investigating your bicycle accident case and do the necessary preparations for the settlement and trial process.  Your chances are much better in getting a higher monetary compensation, the faster a personal injury attorney begins reviewing your case.  There can be many sources of coverage available, including insurance coverage that you may not be aware of.</p>
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<p>A quality lawyer will help you locate a physician that specializes in the particular type of injury that you have sustained, so that you can get the utmost in quality care.  Having a qualified orthopedic physician will also be beneficial in conveying to the jury the seriousness of your injuries and the pain and suffering that you are experiencing.</p>
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<p>Bicycling is meant to be a joyous and exercising activity for not only the young, but for the young at heart as well.  If you find yourself facing a bicycle accident in cities like Playa del Rey, Huntington Beach, Hermosa Beach, or even Anaheim Hills, whether you were simply enjoying a bicycle ride at the park or the lake, watching your small children at play, or preparing for that big bike race coming up, be sure to only rely on local lawyers who know every aspect of a bicycle accident, the related <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.bikebutler.com/fixZ/xVpx">bicycle laws </a>and the many injuries that can be involved with <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.bikebutler.com/gelR/FPdJ">bicycle accidents</a>.</p>


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>If you've been seriously injured a bicycle accident anywhere in Orange County from <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/huntington-beach/"   rel="tag" >Huntington Beach</a> to Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, CA, Irvine, Anaheim, Fullerton or Santa Ana, or if you've been in a bicycle accident in San Diego from El Cajon to Chula Vista, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Carlsbad or Escondido or if you've been hurt on your bike in Fullerton, San Bernardino, Redlands, Palm Springs or Palm Desert, it could be you've been wondering if the California state legislators are thinking up any new laws to try to prevent <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-accidents/"   rel="tag" >bicycle accidents</a>.</p>
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<p>I last heard that California that the state's legislators were truing to pass new legislation to prevent bicycle accidents (not really, but it made for a good article) and I wanted to know what rules might prevent these accidents in the future, so I called one of my state Senators.</p>
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<p>"So is the law against using cell phones to text going to apply to bicycle riders?" I asked.</p>
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<p>"Only if some court considers them to be motorists" the Senator stated. "We like to leave these laws vague and subject to interpretation so lawyers have something to do with their time."</p>
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<p>"What else are you thinking about outlawing?" I asked.</p>
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<p>"For one thing, no more riding bicycles down to the beach or in the mountains," the Senator said.</p>
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<p>"Why are you outlawing that?" I asked.</p>
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<p>The Senator looked at me like I was crazy. "Because that's where a lot of the bicycle accidents happen."</p>
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<p>"Are you prohibiting anything else?" I asked.</p>
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<p>"No more children on bicycles," the Senator said.</p>
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<p>"You mean as passengers behind their parents?" I asked.</p>
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<p>"No more children on bicycles at all," the Senator said proudly. "We expect this will drastically cut down on bicycle accidents involving children."</p>
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<p>"Well, duh," I said. "If children can't ride bicycles, the only bicycle accidents that will cause injuries to children are when adults ride their bikes into them."</p>
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<p>"And we're going to make that a lot harder to do too," the Senator said.</p>
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<p>"How are you going to do that?" I asked.</p>
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<p>"By making adults walk their bikes," the Senator said.</p>
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<p>"This is ridiculous," I said. "There's an energy crisis going on and you numbskulls want to do away with bicycle riding."</p>
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<p>The Senator took offense. "We're just trying to help the automobile industry."</p>
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<p>"By outlawing bicycle riding?"</p>
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<p>"By having adults drive their children to school," the Senator said.</p>
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<p>"What?"</p>
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<p>"Think about it," the Senator said. "If kids can't ride their bicycles to school, what are they going to do, especially if you cut back on bus service."</p>
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<p>"Walk?"</p>
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<p>The Senator frowned. "We were thinking more along the lines of parents driving more, buying more new cars, fewer accidents to kids on bicycles...."</p>
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<p>"Not going to happen," I said.</p>
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<p>The Senator listened worriedly.</p>
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<p>"Families don't have the money anymore to buy a new car."</p>
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<p>"We're still going to prohibit bicycle riders from playing video games on their bikes," the Senator said.</p>
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<p>"I think kids can live with that," I said.</p>
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<p>"What about cell phones and texting?"</p>
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<p>"Have to think about that," the Senator said.</p>
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<p>If you've been injured in an accident involving a bicycle and want to know what rules actually apply to bicycle riding, call the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson. </p>
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<p>News - On October 1, 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger banned motorists from texting, writing or reading messages on electronic devices. The law goes into effect January 1, 2009. It does not appear to apply to bicyclists but still may prevent accidents from happening when drivers of cars are texting instead of looking out for bicyclists.    </p>
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<p>With 130 <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/bicycle-accident/"   rel="tag" >bicycle accident</a> deaths and more than 11,000 bicycle accident injuries each year, bicycle safety is a serious issue in California. And bicycle use is only growing, as residents begin to bike as a healthier, greener way to commute, and enjoy the state's beautiful setting. In fact, on the League of American Bicyclists' fourth annual list of major American cities, both <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/san-francisco/"   rel="tag" >San Francisco</a> and Oakland climbed the ranks, placing 4th and 5th respectively. The boost was based on a double-digit jump in ridership over the past year alone. San Francisco boasts 10 percent more cyclists than last year, and Oakland's ridership increased 18 percent.</p>
<p>While this is great for both cities, it is problematic for bicycle safety if city and state governments do not respond by adding more bicycle lanes and vehicle passing laws to benefit cyclists. In the past, bicycle laws have favored vehicles as the king of the road. Though killing a cyclist once carried criminal charges, such cases were sent to civil courts once the state's cyclists began to increase in the 1970s. 'Then, in exchange for waiving the right to due process, and to unclog the courts, the trade off was those cases would be handled in civil court,' David Hiller of Washington State's Cascade Bicycle Club told Bicycle Times.</p>
<p>Currently, only nine states carry criminal penalties for bike-car accidents: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, and Utah. California is noticeably absent. But in recent months, the state's lawmakers have indicated their intention to get serious about bicycle safety. <a href="http://www.bikebutler.com/tag/los-angeles/"   rel="tag" >Los Angeles</a> Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called for a statewide helmet law for all ages at an August 'bike summit.' And LA City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl has suggested implementing a three foot passing law.</p>
<p>Currently, California's bicycle laws require helmets for bicycle riders under the age of 17 and enforce strong cycling under the influence laws. But cyclists continue to fault the state for its lax bike-car accident laws, and some families of killed cyclists have said the city of San Francisco does not take bike memorials seriously enough.</p>
<p>California's budding commitment to bicycle and pedestrian plans is more encouraging. The state's transit agency, Caltrans, announced recently that it will put $50 million toward Federal Highway Administration funds toward bicycle paths statewide. In addition, the cities of San Francisco, San Jose, and Palo Alto have announced the nation's first regional bike-share program.</p>
<p>While these projects will surely boost bicycle safety, the state must continue to take the issue seriously and understand that any bicycle or pedestrian death is unacceptable. We will continue following California's bicycle safety progress on the GJEL news center and blog.</p>
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<p>Ben Buchwalter is director of client outreach at <a rel="external nofollow" href="http://www.bikebutler.com/i19v/shouldcaliforniadomo">GJEL Accident Attorneys</a>.</p>
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