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Serious Bicycle Injuries: What to Do (Part A)

Many of us ride bicycles all of our lives and only have a few minor bumps and bruises from the bicycle accidents we experience. Aside from trying to ride defensively and practice bicycle safety, avoiding bicycle accidents all together is simply not possible; especially if you encounter a negligent motor vehicle driver. The most frightening bicycle accidents involve children.

Bicycle Accidents

Some cyclists are not so lucky when riding and fall victim to a major bicycle accident that results in a serious injury or wrongful death. Perhaps they encountered a negligent driver or one that simply wasn't paying attention during one critical moment.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, almost 700 bicyclists died in accidents in 2007. Would you or your family know what to do if that happened to you? What about if your child was seriously injured? Would that make a difference?

One of the very first things to do after a serious bicycle injury is to make sure the injured party receives proper and timely medical attention. Sometimes the victim may think they are alright; however, they should still be observed by medical personnel to determine if they sustained head trauma or another injury that may not be obvious directly after the crash. What else should a bicyclist or their family/friends do in this situation?

Person Injury Action Items

• Remain calm, be polite and courteous
• Remain at the scene
• Call the police and file a police report; if the police are unavailable, file a report yourself within 72 hours
• Write down all the details of the bicycle accident while it is fresh in your mind
• Take pictures if you have a camera available; if not sketch a drawing of the scene
• Next, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in child injury cases in Boston, Massachusetts. It is important that the lawyer you choose has successfully handled child accident cases and understands the intricacies of bicycle injury cases.

If you are in Massachusetts, call the Andover law offices of Thomas M. Kiley, where a child injury lawyer will take time to talk to you about your child's injuries. Mr. Kiley's firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained Boston personal injury attorneys win your case. Call now for a FREE legal consultation.

Information to Obtain at the Accident Site

• Name, address, contact numbers of the driver
• Insurance information from the driver
• Name, address, contact numbers of all witnesses
• Information about the vehicle, such as make, model, etc.

Of course, the most important thing is to ensure your medical needs are attended to. If you have injuries that need medical attention, either call 911, or if possible transport yourself to medical care. Even if you think you are fine, you should be checked out by medical personnel as you may have internal injuries you aren't aware of and they could end up being life threatening if no action is taken.

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