How To Avoid Bicycle Accidents Through Defensive Riding

Pay attention to the road and the actions of other road users. One good way to avoid bicycle accidents is to assume the driver hasn’t seen you and act accordingly. The sooner you’re able to predict and then react to a mistake from a driver, the safer you will be. Don’t listen to music and don’t check your cell phone while riding. Follow the traffic signs and road markings as you would if you were driving a car. Look ahead to see hazards that could cause you problems, like obstacles or potholes.

Steps To Take If You're Involved In An Accident

If you become involved in a bicycle accident and are seriously injured, ask someone to call 911. If you’re not seriously injured, take the following steps: 1. Get off the road – Staying on the road can result in further injuries if more traffic comes along. If you’re able to move, your priority needs to be getting off the road to a safe area. 2. Call the police — If someone hasn’t done it for you. 3. Self-assess your injuries – Check your body. Do you have a full range of motion for all extremities? Have you sustained cuts or gashes? Do you feel dizzy or disoriented? Can you walk? You may be injured even if you don’t feel anything instantly. If you feel pain or see any injuries, don’t move more than you have to and wait for help to arrive. 4. Document your injuries – If possible, document your injuries using a smartphone. It can come in handy if you need the services of an accident lawyer later. Collect contact info for witnesses if you can. 5. Seek immediate medical attention — within 24 hours of the accident even if you don’t feel or see any pain. Failing to do this may compromise the compensation you deserve. 6. Get in contact with an experienced injury attorney – Call a bicycle accident attorney when you are able and describe the details of the accident. Your attorney can help you with any legal steps that may be necessary to safeguard any rights to compensation you may have. When someone else is responsible for causing the accident, you’ll find that there are many legal actions you can take. Your lawyer will help you with this. For example, when a vehicle driver is liable for the accident, you’ll be able to file a compensation claim against that driver. When your rights aren’t respected fully, there’s even the possibility of filing a lawsuit if that’s necessary. No one enjoys going to court, but it may be necessary to pay for medical expenses and provide other compensation that you may need.

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Monday, August 2nd, 2021

Bike Safety Gear : What and where to use it!

Bike Safety Gear – Out in the community with Marc Shuman of Shuman Legal® Here at Shuman Legal®, we like to get engaged in the community and support safe bicycle riding practices. We are here for you when accidents or personal injuries happen; we are also here for you to help you stay safe! We […]

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Thursday, August 18th, 2022

From having the proper bike tire pressure to how to change a bicycle tire | Bicycle Safety Video

(Proper bike tire pressure lets your bike roll quickly, ride smoothly, and avoid flats. Narrow tires need more air pressure than wide ones: Road tires typically require 80 to 130 psi (pounds per square inch); mountain tires, 25 to 35 psi; and hybrid tires, 40 to 70 psi. ) ~ Get Pro tips like this, […]

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Monday, August 28th, 2023

Bicycle helmets for toddlers as well as Adults save lives! | Watch our Bike Safety Interview!

Bicycle helmets for toddlers as well as adults save lives, hear it from the experts we interviewed below when Marc went out into the community to discuss the pros and cons of helmet safety. Here at Marc J Shuman & Associates Ltd., we like to get engaged in the community and support safe practices. We […]

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Friday, August 19th, 2022

Bicycle Safety Video: Brake Care & Maintenance Tips

Bicycle Safety Marc Shuman – Out in the community on Bike Safety Here at Shuman Legal®, we like to get engaged in the community and support safe practices. We are here for you when accidents or personal injuries happen; we are also here for you to help you stay safe! We have partnered with West […]

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Friday, August 19th, 2022

Bike Seat fitting vs. Bike fitting – Safety fittings for Chicago Bicyclists!

Today we explore Bike Seat fitting vs Bike fitting, and a look at how they impact braking- Marc in the community is all about Safety fittings for Bicyclists today! Here at Shuman Legal®, we like to get engaged in the community and support safe practices. We are here for you when accidents or personal injuries […]

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Friday, August 19th, 2022

Bicycle Riding & Visibility | If they can’t see you – you’re not safe!

Bicycle Riding & Visibility Explained Today we explore Bicycle Riding & Visibility, and a look at how visibility affects your safety when you are out on your bike – Marc in the community is all about Bicycle Riding & Visibility today! Here at Shuman Legal®, we like to get engaged in the community and support […]

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Bike Riding safety | Riding a bike in Chicago- Watch this video!

Bike Riding Safety Today we explore riding a bike and bike riding safety, and we take a deeper look at how our local cyclers can make sure that both bicycles and their riders are safe on the paths and roadways here in Chicago – Marc in the community is all about bike riding safety today! […]

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Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Bike Helmets: To Wear Or Not To Wear

Bike Helmets We all know that bicycling is a great sport or hobby. It’s also a great workout and an excellent source of cardiovascular exercise. However, the question of whether or not to wear bike helmets continues to be debated by many people. These helmets are made to do one thing which is to help provide […]

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Thursday, May 18th, 2023

Bicycle Accident? – Here are Six Vital Steps To Take if you were in one!

What To Do After A Bicycle Accident A bicycle accident can be more serious than most people realize. Consequently, taking steps immediately after a bike wreck to protect your health and your legal rights is important. In 2013, more than 900 people were killed and 494,000 people were injured seriously enough for a trip to […]

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