Pennsylvania Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Have you been injured while riding your bike? It’s an unfortunate fact - most Pennsylvania bicycle accidents involving cars and other motorized vehicles aren’t the bike riders' fault. So, why does it seem like cyclists are the only ones who suffer?

Our Pennsylvania bicycle lawyers have experience representing people injured in all kinds of accidents, including crashes between bicycles and other vehicles.

If you are hurt, you want a bike accident lawyer who understands the type of injuries that happen when a car or truck hits a bicycle rider. You also want an attorney that knows how bad roads and other dangers can lead to injuries from a bicycle accident. That’s why you want Edgar Snyder & Associates on your side. Our legal staff focuses on injury and accident cases, so we know how insurance companies operate - they try to settle cases cheaply, without concern for your best interest. When you hire us, we put our legal bike accident know-how to work, fighting for your legal rights to fair compensation.

From the moment you hire our accident law firm, an entire legal team goes to work for you on your Pennsylvania bicycle accident case.

• In the office, Pennsylvania bicycle attorneys and legal staff will talk to the insurance company, handle your medical bills, and take the worries off your hands - so you can focus on getting better.
• In the field, our investigators take pictures at the scene of the bike accident, talk to witnesses, and use whatever means possible to dig up evidence for your case.

Bicycle Accident Statistics

• 85 million American adults ride a bike at least occasionally.
• Head injuries account for 60% of cycling fatalities.
• Properly fitted helmets reduce the risk of head injuries by 74%-85%.
• In Pennsylvania, children ages 5 to 14 years old are at most risk for death and injury from a bike accident or bike crash.
• About 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year. About 67,000 arrive with head injuries, and about 27,000 have injuries serious enough to be hospitalized.
• 1 in 8 of the cyclists with reported injuries has a traumatic brain injury. Two-thirds of bicycle accident deaths are from traumatic brain injuries.
• Bicycle crashes and injuries are under-reported because the majority of bike accident injuries are not serious enough for emergency room visits.

Bicycle Safety Tips

• Make sure your bike is functioning properly before you begin riding it. It's important to check that all parts are in working order, that the tire pressure is normal, and that the chain, brakes, and lights all work properly.
• Know all the traffic laws and safety hand signals. To make a left turn, extend your left arm straight out to your side. For a right turn, bend your elbow and hold your arm up in an "L" shape, or extend your arm straight out to your side. To make a sudden stop, hold your arm in an upside-down "L" shape.
• Try to take less-traveled routes so that you won't have to compete with dangerous traffic.
• Ride in a straight line on the right side of the road.
• Drive near the curb, but stay a car door's width away from parked cars, as someone may suddenly exit the car in front of you.
• Always ride in the direction of traffic. This puts you where motorists are sure to see you.
• Ride defensively with the assumption that drivers can't see you.
• Obey the two-second rule. When the car in front of you passes a fixed object, begin counting. If you get to that object before you count to two, you're following too closely.
• Always keep both hands on the brake and keep an eye out for potholes, rocks, and other obstacles.
• Wear fluorescent or reflective gear, especially when riding at night. Equip your bike with a white headlight and a red taillight, as well as with front and rear reflectors.
• Be careful when riding in wet weather, as snow or rain can impair your brakes.
• Don't wear loose clothing, as they can get caught in the bike's chain, gears, or brakes. Clip pants to avoid getting them caught in the bike's parts.
• Always wear a helmet. Studies have found that wearing a helmet can help reduce bicycle injuries by 85 percent. Get one that fits properly and meets one of the following safety standards:
• Canadian Standards Association standard CAN/CSA D113.2 M89
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z90.40 1984
• Snell Memorial Foundation standard B 90,B 90S, N 94, or B 95
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard F 1447 93 or F 1447 94

Important Bicycle Accident Information:

• Learn more about the highly-rated law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates.
• Read about the successful results we’ve secured for accident victims.
• Get a list of Do’s and Don’ts if you're in an accident.