Common Causes and Injuries Caused by Bicycle Accidents
Forest Hills and surrounding Queens neighborhoods have busy intersections, residential streets, commercial areas, and shared roadways where cyclists and motorists frequently interact. Driver negligence is a primary cause, including distracted driving, speeding, failure to check blind spots, unsafe turns, running red lights, and failure to yield. Unsafe road conditions such as potholes, poor signage, and lack of proper infrastructure also contribute to crashes. Furthermore, failure to follow bicycle safety rules by either party can lead to serious incidents.
Bicycle accident victims often experience severe injuries because they lack the protection provided by a vehicle. Common injuries include traumatic brain injuries, head injuries and concussions, broken bones and fractures, spinal cord injuries, neck and back injuries, internal injuries, road rash, permanent disabilities, and emotional trauma. Even when a cyclist wears protective equipment, the force of a collision with a vehicle can cause life-changing injuries. If your injuries were caused by another person’s negligence, Grauman Law P.C. can help you understand your options through a personal injury claim.
