Birmingham, AL
According to Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center(link is external), 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.
Birmingham traffic-safety laws are designed to allow bicyclists to share the road safely with motor vehicles in an increasingly crowded space.
According to the State of Alabama Department of Motor Vehicles(link is external):
The Birmingham Police Department(link is external) offers information on accidents, and also provides information on filing a police report and on obtaining a police report.
While helmets and proper reflective gear make bicycling safer, riding a bicycle is riskier than driving a car. Maintaining control is more difficult on two wheels, and when collisions happen, bicyclists are at greater risk of serious injury or death because they don't have an enclosed vehicle for protection.
Common causes of bicycle crashes include:
In an injury bike crash, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost. The major hospitals in the area include:
As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out how medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy. Since insurance policies often have unique provisions to deal with bicycle-accident injuries, it is important to review the policy and speak with the insurance adjuster to get clarification on coverage.
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Birmingham injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Birmingham wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Birmingham bicycle accident lawyer can do to help.
Authorities are searching for the hit-and-run driver of a vehicle that hit and killed a 25-year-old Montevallo woman in Tuscaloosa County late Wednesday night. Troopers are looking for a white 1994-1997 GMC or Chevrolet pickup or SUV with damage to the front headlight.
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