Road Cycling Accidents
Cross country road biking is one type of biking activity that is popular out on the straight, open roadways between cities. You can often recognize road bikers by their special skinny-tired bikes with curved handlebars and special biking clothes and equipment. When you're taking long road trips and getting tired from staring at the road for so long, it's all too easy to accidentally clip or run into these bikers as you pass them.
If you have been involved in an accident with a road biker, it is important to know your rights and legal options. Call a helpful Chicago accident lawyer at Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., at 312-466-8200 to discuss the facts of your case.
Cycling Warning Signs
Many road bikers are out pedaling on the open road for hours or even the entire day. Like a motorcyclist, they are in direct exposure to the elements with very little protection and insulation. However, unlike a motorcyclist, bikers rely on their own internal energy to keep moving. Even if they are trained and experienced cyclists, the incredible physical strain required to continue on will make them more and more tired over time. Signs that a biker is in danger of over-exhaustion may include:
- Swerving
- Slowing down
- Teetering
If a biker is showing any of these signs, it is best to put as much distance between you and the biker as possible when passing by.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been in an accident with a road biker or group of cyclists, call the experienced Chicago accident lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., at 312-466-8200 for a free initial consultation.