California Bicycling Safety Tips

Though, the summer months are quickly coming to an end, the beautiful Southern California weather is still enticing to bicyclists of all ages. You are still at risk of being involved in a serious Santa Monica bicycle accident, no matter the time of year.

All bicyclists should understand the risks associated with riding a bike. According to the National Safety Council, approximately 700 bicyclists lost their lives in 2007 due to bicycle accidents. A staggering 540,000 were taken to emergency rooms.

Fortunately, there are safety practices you can adopt to help keep you safe. For starters, make sure that you obey all traffic rules. You need to know that there may be specific laws and ordinances for bicyclists to follow. Make sure that you take the time to become familiar with them.

Also, make sure that you always wear a helmet. A helmet can be the difference between life and death, especially in light of the fact that head injuries cause approximately two-thirds of all fatalities associated with bicycle accidents.

No matter how safe of a bicyclist you are, some accidents cannot be avoided and can be caused by the negligence of another person. An experienced bicycle accident attorney can help you build a strong case and get you the compensation that you deserve.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a bicycle accident, you should contact one of our experienced Santa Monica bicycle accident attorneys at Steinberg & Spencer at (800) 989-6385.

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