Sentences with phrase «death of bicyclist»

Defective bicycle equipment can also result in the serious injury or death of a bicyclist.

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Not exact matches

The death of a 13 - year - old bicyclist inspires demands for tougher laws against unlicensed drivers who kill

Vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, still account for almost half of Europe's road fatalities and bicyclists» deaths are on the rise in many countries.

A new study looks at the types of crashes bicyclist detection systems would need to address in order to be most effective at reducing deaths and injuries.

Bad thing: bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities have increased slightly, representing 16.3 % of all traffic deaths in 2012 compared to 2011's 15.6 %.

For bicyclists 1 to 15 years of age, the average number of deaths per year decreased 52 %, the mortality rate per 100000 person - years decreased 55 %, and the time series analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in deaths after legislation.

For bicyclists ≥ 16 years of age, there were only slight changes in the average number of deaths per year and the mortality rate per 100000 person - years, and the time series analysis demonstrated no significant change in deaths after legislation.

Usually, the helpless bicyclist is at the mercy of the vehicle and suffers serious injury or death.

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Groups like New York's Right of Way have done research to refute police officials» claims that bicyclists, not drivers, are responsible for most cyclist deaths.

Although crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists are less common than car accidents in Chicago (accounting for 1.7 percent, 1.3 percent and 1.5 percent of the total crashes in Illinois, respectively), these accidents are more likely to cause serious injury or death.

Given Torrance's inviting recreational atmosphere, it may not be surprising that more than 15 % of these injuries and deaths were sustained by motorcyclists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

The vast majority of the bicycle deaths which happen every year occur when the bicyclist collides with a vehicle.

Unfortunately, bicyclists who are involved in collisions with cars, trucks, and other vehicles face the prospect of serious and often permanent injuries, or even death.

Further, about 21 % of bicycle - related deaths were due to intoxication of the bicyclist.

Child bicyclist deaths have declined 91 percent since 1975, likely due to the increased use of bicycle helmets, and

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2014 bicyclists accounted for roughly 2 % of all traffic deaths and 2 % of all crash - related injuries.

«Adolescents and young adults (15 - 19 years) and adults aged 40 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates.3 Children (5 - 14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15 - 24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle - related injuries, accounting for more than one - third of all bicycle - related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments.3 Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females.3 Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations.4» https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/bicycle/ Pucher J, Buehler R, Merom D, Bauman A. Walking and cycling in the United States, 2001 — 2009: Evidence from the National Household Travel Surveys.

A drunk driving accident can often result in serious injuries, even wrongful death, for other drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians who are involved through no fault of their own.

Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians can sustain serious injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, and even wrongful death.

He has been successful in obtaining numerous multi-million dollar awards for victims of medical and other negligence, including an $ 11.48 million jury verdict in August 2011 for the death of an 8 - day - old twin, and an $ 8.5 million jury verdict in December 2011 for the family of a bicyclist hit and killed by a tractor trailer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bicyclists are at a greater risk of crash - related injury and death than the people who are operating or passengers in motor vehicles.

Florida ranked # 1 in the number of deaths of pedestrians or bicyclists resulting from careless driving.