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Bicycling is popular from Everett to Bellingham, but accidents are a growing issue

The Pacific Northwest and the Everett - Bellingham region are biking destinations for riders across the country, due to the amazing urban and wilderness trail systems and extraordinary beauty of this region.

The Green Bay and Appleton regions are popular with bicyclists but experience a growing number of injury accidents

According to Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, in 2012, 726 lost their lives in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes nationally, just under two people every day of the year in the U.S. The death rate from bicycle crashes is high due to the relative lack of protection bicyclists have in an impact with a motor vehicle.

The Atlanta region is popular with bicyclists but experiences a growing number of injury accidents

According to Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, in 2012 nationally, 726 lost their lives in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes nationally, just under two people every day of the year in the U.S. The death rate from bicycle crashes is high due to the relative lack of protection bicyclists have in an impact with a motor vehicle.

San Francisco is a popular bicycling city with a track record of serious bike accidents

Despite safety improvements, bicycle accidents are common in San Francisco

Since 2000, the percent of people who biked to work in San Francisco increased from 2.0 percent to 3.4 percent, according to 2008-2012 statistics from the American Community Survey. San Francisco had among the highest percent of commuters who bike to work.

Worker on Alaska Airlines Flight ‘Knowingly Violated’ Policy With Nap

A contract worker who fell asleep Monday in the cargo hold of a departing Alaska Airlines jetliner “knowingly violated” the policies and procedures of his employer, Menzies Aviation, the company said Tuesday. Menzies, a global provider of airline handling, said the worker “hid in the hold of an aircraft to take a nap,” forcing the plane the turn around and make an emergency landing. The matter remains under internal investigation, the company added.

In Charlottesville, pedestrian accidents and fatalities are on the rise

At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Charlottesville region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.

Top 7 reasons to hire an experienced personal injury attorney

A serious or fatal automobile accident can be a difficult and emotional ordeal for victims and their families. At the same time, there are multiple requests and paperwork from doctors, law enforcement and insurance companies. You may be confused and overwhelmed. If you were hurt, or if a love one died in an accident, a personal injury attorney can answer questions and help with what to do next. Personal injury attorneys and their staffs are trained to help victims and their families with the task of bringing and winning accident claims.