Bicyclist Franklin Bradford Prude killed in collision at 3rd Avenue North and 24th Street North in Birmingham, Alabama
Police: Bicyclist killed in collision with 18-wheeler in downtown Birmingham(link is external)
A bicyclist was killed after they collided with an 18-wheeler Friday in downtown Birmingham, police said.
Redemptive Cycles donates ghost bike memorial for cyclist killed in Birmingham(link is external)
Redemptive Cycles is a non-profit bicycle shop in the downtown Birmingham area. They believe the cyclist could have been one of their clients in the last couple of years.
After a serious or fatal bicycle accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a bicycle accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a crash, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal bicycle collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. When the crash is caused by a negligent driver, there may be financial recovery available for the victims.
Go here to learn how to protect the legal rights of bicycle accident victims and their families.
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