The Phoenix bike accident lawyers at the Breyer Law Offices are aware that in 2010, there were 19 reported fatal bike crashes, or 0.99% of the total bike crashes, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).
On Saturday, November 19, 2011, ABC15 reported a bike accident in north Phoenix involving a 79-year old man. Based on the reports, the 79-year-old man was riding his bike on Seventh Street, south of Beardsley Road, when he was struck by a vehicle. The bicyclist was transported to a local trauma center, but later died due to the injuries he sustained from the crash. Phoenix police said that the 27-year-old driver was not impaired when the fatal incident happened.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim. We want to let them know that our prayers go out to them.
Arizona Bike Accident Statistics
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), there were 1,914 bike crashes in 2010, 19 of which were reportedly fatal. ADOT also revealed that 17 out of the 19 fatal bike crashes and 1,440 out of the 1,551 injury crashes happened in urban areas. Overall, 92.7% of all bike crashes in 2010 happened in urban areas and only 7.3% occurred in rural areas.
Arizona State Bike Accident Laws
According to ARS 28-812, Arizona traffic laws are likewise applicable to bicycle riders. This Arizona statute states that a person who is riding a bike on a roadway, or on a shoulder adjoining a roadway, has all the rights and duties as a driver of a vehicle does.
Arizona Bicycle Programs
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZGOHS) has been promoting bicycle safety and has funded agencies to enforce these programs. These bicycle safety programs mostly target children, such as bicycle helmet distribution programs for low-income children, and the programs support things like as “Bicycle Safety Month” in May and “Back to School Safety” Month.
Should you Contact an Experienced Phoenix Bike Accident Lawyer?
If you or a family member has been involved in a bike accident, it is important to search out the best Phoenix bike accident lawyer. Especially in a fatal bike accident, the family members in most cases seek to hold the at-fault driver responsible. Many times, it may be that not just the at-fault driver is to blame, but also possibly another entity. For instance, maybe there was a defect in the road design or there was construction in this area. Many bike accidents also happen when the city does not have enough lights. There are always all sorts of reasons why accidents happen, and what is most important is that your legal rights are protected. The Breyer Law Offices, P.C. has been helping bike accident victims for years and can answer all your questions with a free consultation. Call (602) 457-6222. Please also visit our Husband and Wife Law Team Facebook page for other topics of interest.
