Bicycle accidents in New York-Bicycle Vs Car, Who will win?
Think you know the answer, right? Motorcycle against a car. Who will win? The car will win every time. Why?
Because the car weighs thousands of pounds, is made of metal, steel, glass and surrounded by material to absorb the impact. A bicycle on the other hand, weighs anywhere from 16 pounds for a superlight road bike for 30-40 pounds on a mountain bike. The bike has no crash protection, no bumper, there is no way to absorb the impact. Only you and your fineMoto for you from one place to another.
What to do, bicycles, safety equipment?
(1) spotlight
(2) Rear Tail Lights
(3) Sometimes, a headlight and
(4) an experienced pilot often wear high-visibility reflective strips on it, or give them better chances of visibility, cars and trucks. Many drivers also carry bike lights flashing battery-back to improve their chances, the views of motorists.
WhatMaking cars have safety features?
(1) Spotlight
(2) Taillights
(3) Anti-lock Brake System
(4) front and rear proximity sensors
(5)-head airbags / front and side of Windows
(6) Thousands of pounds of metal, glass and an engine cover
Often, motorists see cyclists do not know whether all the devices of "security" to improve their visibility.
Recently I was asked a man on a bicycle home from work to his job at a computer company. Traveled witha busy road during rush hour, with the cycle "on the shoulder of the roadway. It was about 5:30 wearing a helmet, bike shoes, reflective, and a high profile Bike Jersey. Traffic is moving in his direction was in stop and go traffic, but on the shoulder lane to sail clear.
He was on a mountain that rises a little 'to do about 10 miles per hour. A car in the opposite direction decided they need in a shopping center on precisely where my client againRide. Unfortunately for my client, made the car very fast, turn left, and because the traffic is no longer right next to my client, I never saw him as he accelerated towards the entrance road to the mall. Who won? The car, as always.
Who lost? My client. His mind Racing, the last of his problems, was completely destroyed. He suffered fractures, bruises, cuts and lacerations. An ambulance deposited him to the nearest emergency room, where he underwent a series of tests,including x-rays, CT scans, blood tests and an overnight stay in hospital. The impact took him off work for more than a month, and needed repeated visits to the orthopedist to follow in his division and to ensure that they are properly healed. According to the orthopedic surgeon gave the order, was told to start physical therapy to begin using the arm and leg properly again.
My client has lost the dignity that day. Has lost the ability to ride her bike home, without further interference by a car.His family had moved into a deep crisis, gathering around her father to the emergency room. She said her boss because he could not return to work for weeks. He had to explain to his friends because he could not join them in their activities. He was sitting at home watching useless to his wife on the couch, television nonsense.
The day I met my client for the first time, he had to work in a limited capacity to back, and a reduction in working hours. The most important thing he wanted me to see, was not his scars and his vote. Rather, he wanted me broken and destroyed his bike, the white in a crumpled heap in her car SA As every cyclist is a good bike for a reliable friend, who effortlessly from point A to point B gets. If that was destroyed is devastating. However, since all the material things can and will be replaced after some time. My client was spared the life of a miracle that day, run and go back to learn, too, write, and, yes,> Bike.
The driver of the car, unfortunately, had an Insurance Limited, which was once offered to settle the case.
Remember to always wear a helmet when riding, and be as visible as possible to motorists around you. Never wear earphones to listen to your iPod or MP3 player, because you feel in a position to the traffic around you. Be smart and enjoy driving your bike.
