nearly three - quarters of fatal bicycle accidents result from head injury and nearly two - thirds
of bicycle injuries treated in emergency rooms involve head injuries.
The severity and number
of bicycle injuries has increased with the popularity of cycling for fitness, to save money amid high gas prices and to avoid congestion, according to a report presented in Chicago this week at the American College of Surgeons» 95th annual Clinical Congress.
«The costs
of bicycle injuries have risen steadily since 1997, with a significant increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions, especially with older men,» said first author Thomas W. Gaither, a UCSF medical student.
Not exact matches
For instance, we can induce the probability
of suffering a head
injury when riding a
bicycle by observing how frequently it has happened in the past.
That makes it important to get your kids to wear
bicycle helmets every time they ride, especially since head
injuries are the most common cause
of death and serious
injury in
bicycle crashes.
According to the New York State Department
of Health, about 54 New Yorkers are killed each year in
bicycle crashes and 2,000 residents are hospitalized due to bike - related
injuries, 38 percent
of which involve a brain
injury.
Head
injuries are the leading cause
of death and permanent disability in
bicycle crashes, accounting for more than 60 percent
of bike - related deaths.
About 26,000
of these
bicycle - related
injuries to children and adolescents were traumatic brain
injuries from not wearing a helmet.
Along with the fact that older adults are biking more and being more severely hurt, the rising severity
of injuries may be due to changes in motor vehicle traffic, more commuting by
bicycle and changes in vehicle design, reported the researchers.
Trends in
bicycle - related
injuries are difficult to assess because the majority
of nonfatal
injuries sustained while cycling are not reported to police and thus are not included in traffic statistics.
Between 1998 and 2013, there was a large increase in
bicycle - related
injuries and hospital admissions
of adults in the United States, with the increase in
injuries driven by more
injuries among adults older than 45 years
of age, according to a study in the September 1 issue
of JAMA.
Reflecting the major societal implications, the new study estimated total annual costs — including medical costs, work losses and quality
of life losses — associated with non-fatal and fatal
bicycle injuries to adults.
«Most
injuries are minor, but a higher proportion
of playground
injuries [reviewed in the study] were moderate to severe compared to
injuries due to motor vehicles,
bicycles or all falls,» explains lead author Kieran Phelan
of the Children's Hospital Medical Center
of Cincinnati.
Bad weather and the risk
of accident and
injury are no longer primary concerns for
bicycle enthusiasts.
In 2002, after a
bicycle accident, still recovering from
injuries, I joined the 500 hour teacher training at Be Yoga with Alan Finger where I also became Director
of Yoga Teacher Training programs.
Master
of Ceremonies Billy Bush gave his introduction via video along with an apology due to a
bicycle accident
injury.
When Ed Sheeran broke his arm after falling off his
bicycle two months ago, he apparently didn't even realise the severity
of his
injuries.
«Properly fitted
bicycle helmets are the single most important safety device for cyclists
of all ages and are estimated to reduce head
injury risk by as much as 85 percent,» says John Dunn, MD, a Kaiser Permanente Washington pediatrician.
NHTSA maintains a
bicycle safety program focus is on research, education, and enforcement
of motorists», bicyclists», and pedestrians» behavior to enhance roadway safety and reduce
injuries and fatalities.
For instance, we can induce the probability
of suffering a head
injury when riding a
bicycle by observing how frequently it has happened in the past.
Jumping (agility, frisbee, skipping) and running (using a treadmill, jogging with the dog, or dog running beside a
bicycle) puts an unnatural strain on the joints and increases the chances
of injury.
Dog bite
injuries equal almost 1/3
of total
bicycle injuries.
Bicycles, for example, cause lots
of injuries.
Health benefits may include: physical activity from walking and cycling, which can help prevent heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and some obesity - related risks; lower urban air pollution concentrations; lower rates
of traffic
injury risks for users
of dedicated
bicycle and pedestrian networks; and less noise stress.
Numerous studies document that protected bike lanes increase the rate
of bicycling by an average
of 75 percent, reduce
bicycle and pedestrian
injuries, relieve stress on the streets for drivers and spur economic growth in the neighborhoods where they are constructed.
The need for these types
of courses is high: in 2006, Santa Cruz County police recorded 154
bicycle injuries.»
The 3
injuries table
bicycle furthermore consumed any risk
of strain and then demand out
of riding for anybody who truly wants to have a non-polluting electric application for transfer.
Posts cover
bicycle accidents in Chicago, the rights
of those who sustain
injuries in such accidents, the processes involved in reporting bike lane hazards to the city, recalls
of bicycles and
bicycle parts, and other
bicycle - safety - related items.
An avid cyclist himself, Jonathan Rosenfeld sees a significant number
of bicycle - related
injuries and attributes most bike
injuries in Chicago to negligent drivers.
I help individuals recover compensation in a variety
of personal
injury and wrongful death cases, including accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles,
bicycles, dog bites, construction accidents, and slips and falls.
Some examples
of the areas that we handle in personal
injury cases include auto accident cases, motorcycle accident cases,
bicycle accident cases, pedestrian accident cases, and all boating accident cases.
Automobile crashes, falls, construction accidents,
bicycle and pedestrian accidents, sports, and acts
of violence frequently result in back, neck, and spinal cord
injuries.
Car crashes, motorcycle accidents, truck collisions, pedestrian accidents and
bicycle accidents together account for 46 percent
of all new spinal cord
injuries every year.
These kinds
of accidents typically cause serious
injury or death, especially if a
bicycle is involved.
They may occur on the football field, in car, motorcycle,
bicycle or pedestrian accidents, falls off
of ladders and
injuries at birth.
A third - party claim is a lawsuit against the negligent driver
of the motor vehicle that caused severe
injury or death in a
bicycle - motor vehicle accident.
There are many factors that contribute to
bicycle accident
injuries in Phoenix, including extreme weather conditions, being under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, motorists or bicyclists failing to yield and distracted motorists or cyclists.
Our personal
injury attorneys have decades
of experience handling
bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents in Chicago Illinois.
Nearly 50 percent
of children under the age
of 14 are hospitalized for
bicycle, in - line skating and skateboard - related
injuries and diagnosed with a brain
injury, but by using a proper helmet, many
of those
injuries could have been prevented.
In Texas, the statute
of limitations gives you two years to file a personal
injury claim related to a
bicycle accident, but don't wait.
Bicycles are the leading consumer product cause
of child
injuries, with the exception
of automobiles.
Arkansas personal
injury attorneys tackle legal cases stemming from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents,
bicycle accidents, dog bites, dangerous and / or recalled products and pharmaceutical drugs, nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death matters, among a host
of other causes.
Not only that, but
bicycle accidents often yield serious
injuries to more than one area
of the body.
If a person on a
bicycle is involved in a crash with a car, they are given a number
of options for legal recourse to receive compensation for their
injuries.
There are a large number
of bicycle accidents,
injuries, and fatalities every year in Chicago even though safety features like designated
bicycle lanes continue to be added.
If your child has suffered a
bicycle - related
injury because
of another party's negligence, then you may have the right to claim compensation.
If you or a loved one have been the victim
of a
bicycle accident, and you were not breaking any laws, you might be entitled to compensation for your
injuries, as well as damages for other costs or losses.
If you or someone you know has been the victim
of one
of these
bicycle accidents, do not hesitate to contact a
bicycle accident attorney to learn how you can be financially compensated for your
injuries and expenses.
The personal
injury lawyers at Abels & Annes, P.C. are dedicated to helping clients in Illinois recover from
injuries suffered in various types
of accidents, including car accidents,
bicycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other personal
injury accidents.
Our attorneys will work to achieve justice for your child regardless
of the method
of their
bicycle accident
injury.