Bicycle Accident

As a general rule a person riding a bike on Virginia roads is expected to follow the same rules of the roads as cars. The Virginia code states what laws bikers must follow.  I have taken the Virginia code and tried to simplify the language so that it is easier to understand.

Bike Equipment Requirements in Virginia

Rules to Follow While Cycling in Virginia

Common Virginia Bicycle Accidents 
Right Pull Out
Door Jam
The Crosswalk
Red Light Right
The Right Hook
Left Turn
Rear-Ender
Wrong Side of the Road
Dart Out

Unfortunately serious injuries from a bicycle accidents do occur including head injuries; traumatic brain injury; back, shoulder, or neck injury; rotator cuff or shoulder tears; fractures and broken bones, especially in the legs; wrongful death, and more.  If the bicycle accident was not your fault, you may be entitled to be compensated for your injuries.

Before you discuss you Virginia bike accident case with the insurance compnay you should be sure you have the information you need.  Our book, A Crash Course in Virginia Automobile Injury Cases, while focusing on car accidents, it is equally applicable to bike accicdents in Virginia.  The book will provide you information to understand the insurance companies motives and will give you information on how to hire an attorney to represent you, should you need one.  You can order the book free by clicking here.

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T. Vaden Warren, Jr.
The Warren Firm

230 Court Square Suite 101
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: 434.972.9090
Fax: 434.972.9091

Blog for Bicycle Accident

• National Bike to Work Day - Charlottesville

Library for Bicycle Accident:

• Dart Out   
  A common crash scenario when a bicyclist is not being alert to oncoming traffic.
• Wrong Side of the Road   
  A common crash scenario that can occur from riding your bicycle on the wrong side of the road.
• Rear-Ender   
  Common bicycle crash when in front of a car.
• Left Turn   
  Common bicycle-car crash that results from a left turn.
• The Right Hook   
  Frequent bicycle crash that results from a car turning right.
• Red Light Right   
  Common bicycle crashes that occur at red lights.
• The Crosswalk   
  A common bicycle crash scenario to be aware of when crossing crosswalks.
• Door Jam   
  Description of a common bicycle crash that occurs along a road with parked cars.
• Right Pull Out   
  Description of a common crash that occurs at an intersection.
• Tips for Cyclist to Avoid Being Injured in a Virginia Bike Accident   
  Virginia Bicycle Rules
  Avoding Bike Injuries
  Bike Accident Virginia
  Charlottesville Bike Injuries
• Quick Reference Guide to Virginia Bicycle Laws - Bicycle Equipment   
  A quick reference guide of the Virginia Codes relating to bicycle safety concerning the appropriate use of bicycle equipment.

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Frequent Questions for Bicycle Accident:

• Do I have to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle in Virginia?

• Are you required to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle in Virginia?
  

• If I was involved in a Virginia bicycle accident and received injuries, what should I do?

Case Results for Bicycle Accident:

• Bicycle and Bus Crash in Charlottesville

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