Child, 11, injured in bicycle collision on Monroe Street in Peoria, Arizona
Girl airlifted to hospital after being struck by vehicle in Peoria
Neither impairment nor speed is suspected as a factor in the crash, Peoria Police Officer Brandon Sheffert said.
Police do not believe the girl was wearing a helmet, and the car’s driver stayed on the scene after the crash.
Girl Riding Bike in Phoenix Taken to Hospital After Accident
Bike accidents fall under two main categories:
Falls (most common) Ones with cars (most serious)
In case of an accident, wearing a helmet while riding a bike has been estimated to reduce the the odds of head, face, or neck injury by 33 percent.
What do you want to do?
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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