What to do if you’re involved in a Bicycle Accident with a motor vehicle.
If you are out riding your bike and happen to be involved in an accident with a motorist, here are some simple steps to remember on what you need to do.
Take notes. Few bicycles riders injured in a bicycle accident will be carrying a pen and blank paper with them. Most cell phones, smart phones like Blackberry’s & Apple iPhones can be used for simple note taking or sending an e-mail with all the details to yourself. Take a deep breath and remember to take notes. If your phone has a camera function, take photos of any damage to your bicycle, the car and importantly yourself. Read more... (1056 words, estimated 4:13 mins reading time)
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No Comments » | November 30th, 2010
Age as a crucial Factor in Cycling Accidents
Here in Australia, its all sun and holiday time at the moment and nice to have time to think about updating the Bicycle Insurance Blog. An interesting article popped up over on BikeRadar.com talking about the age of cyclists and this as a major factor in cycling accidents. Its a logical conclusion because so many young people don’t yet have road sense to judge speed of approaching traffic necessarily. As a cyclist on the road, whilst we try to be acutely aware of what’s around us we simply don’t have the peripheral vision someone in a car or truck might have with multiple mirrors to see things from. So, do you think age is a crucial factor in cycling accidents? Its an interesting take as are the comments. You can read it over on Bikeradar.com - CLICK HERE Read more... (1865 words, estimated 7:28 mins reading time)
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Posted in News and Views | 1 Comment » | February 19th, 2010
