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When Municipal Immunity Applies
In almost all provinces, bicycle paths are poorly planned. People’s need to ride bicycles is mostly ignored, and pavements are left unmaintained. Also, in many cities, drivers park their vehicles illegally and some shopkeepers extend their stands onto bicycle paths. As a result, it is inevitable for cyclists to get involved in motor traffic. Such situations…
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Your Rights As A Cyclist in the USA
Cycling is generally more comfortable than driving. Especially in metropolitan cities, when traffic jams and car crashes are considered, it is a logical means of transportation. Still, even though you ride away from traffic, a collision with a motor vehicle or a possible accident with a pedestrian who may suddenly appear might turn this advantage into…
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Adding Up Your Damages After A Bicycle Accident
After a bicycle accident, adding up your damages is a process which requires attention to detail. Most people first act with the shock they feel. Actually, the first step to be taken is staying calm. You should think of the financial loss resulting from the accident, if your and others’ health and well-being are all right.…
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Gathering Accident Evidence
We may experience unexpected bicycle accidents anytime. When an accident happens, it is quite crucial to know what to do. Actually, if you are a part of traffic, whether you are a cyclist or car driver, the procedure you have to follow for accident evidence is pretty similar. If you act logically after the bicycle accident,…
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How Many Bicycle Accidents Per Year?
According to the report published by the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), there are 1.19 million traffic accidents per year. Sadly, 6% of this total amount, which equals to around 71.000, is for bicycle accidents. When those numbers are checked, it is inevitable to see that nearly all of the cyclists experience bicycle accidents at…
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What Insurance Covers Bicycle Accidents?
The insurance and compensation for damages that have been resulted from bicycle accidents may vary depending on the incident. The insurance policies of the people who has been involved in the accidents also affect the case. Moreover, most of the times, financial and emotional damages are covered by the third party’s traffic insurance. In some bicycle…
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What to Do After A Bicycle Accident?
After a bicycle accident, you should photograph the scene, collect available information, and report the incident to the police. The information you will collect is crucial in terms of your lawyer’s ability to pursue both material and moral compensation. If you had followed this initial stage, it is quite advisable to consult a bicycle accident lawyer.…
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