02/15/2024
Lack of visibility puts bike riders in a particularly vulnerable state. Bicycle riders are in particular danger in traffic or even the open road because they present an exceptionally narrow profile, even narrower than motorcycles. As a result, motor vehicle drivers simply don't see them when driving casually, making sudden turns and stops that catch bike riders by surprise, often too late to prevent an accident.
Further, bicycle riders are again distinctly vulnerable to injuries when they are involved in an accident. Bike riders have virtually no protection between themselves, other vehicles, and the pavement. Even well-equipped bike riders lack the protective metal cocoon of a motor vehicle, with nothing to provide the safety that motor vehicle drivers enjoy. Accidents with large commercial trucks are even more dangerous, often resulting in serious injuries or death. If you've been hit by a motor vehicle in Weston while on your bicycle, a Weston bike accident attorney at Justin Morgan Law can help.
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