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Bicycle Accident Injury Team
Madison, Wisconsin is filled with bike paths and has one of the highest rates of bicycling in the country. Bicycling magazine routinely rates Madison as one of the best bicycling cities in the Midwest, and the League of American Bicyclists named Wisconsin second in the country for being a bicycle friendly state.
Madison is also home to the perpetual conflict between bicyclists and motorists attempting to share the roadway. Every year, hundreds of accidents between bicyclists and cars occur. Dangerous roadway situations for bicyclists include:
- A car exits a driveway without checking for bicycles
- A car opens a door in front of a bicyclist
- A car turning right collides with a bicycle riding alongside it
- An oncoming car makes a left turn into the path of a bicycle
- A dog attacks a bicyclist, or chases the rider off a safe path
Bicyclists can avoid some of these dangers by:
- Wearing bright colors
- Slowing down near intersections
- Using proper lights and reflectors
- Always wearing a helmet
- Using hand signals well before changing course
Unfortunately, not every bicycle accident can be avoided. These accidents often involve significant injuries or fatalities because bicyclists are so vulnerable in crashes.
From working with the insurance company to repair or replace the damaged bicycle, to making sure the injured rider is fully compensated for his or her injuries, Axley's Bicycle Accident Injury Team understands the unique issues surrounding bicycle accidents.
Contacting an attorney immediately after being in a bicycle accident is extremely important to ensure that you are treated fairly. Please contact Axley's Bicycle Accident Injury Team for more information.
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