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The U.S. Department of Transportation Adopted a policy of doubling the percentage of trips made by bicycling and walking while simultaneously reducing by 10 percent of the number of bicyclists and pedestrians injured in traffic crashes. 

 

According to the 2012 National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors, nearly a third of all injuries are caused when bicyclists are struck by cars.

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Common Cause of Injury for Bicyclist

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Hit by Car 

 

Rider Error or not paying attention

 

Roadway and walkway  not in good repair

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Fell

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Crashed or Collision

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Dog Ran Out

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Common Cause of Injury for Pedestrian

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Tripped on an uneven or cracked sidewalk

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Tripped and Fell

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Hit by a Car

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Tripped on Stone

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Stepped in a Hole

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Wildlife or pets Involved

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Whether inured by a vehicle or property defect, a pedestrian may recover damages for the injuries suffered if someone else's negligence caused or contributed to the others fro foreseeable risks.  To establish negligence in a pedestrian accident, the injured person must prove that the person at fault. 

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 If you or someone you love has been in a pedestrian or bicycle accident and was hurt, please be advised.  You only have a set amount of time to bring a claim for you injuries. 

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