As fuel costs rise, more and more people are turning to energy-efficient modes of transportation including bicycles and scooters.  However, with traffic counts mounting, our roads are becoming more and more congested resulting in more auto-bicycle collisions and fatalitites.

Bicycles and scooters may be more difficult for drivers to see.  It's important to contact an attorney as soon as possible after an accident so that an investigation can be started immiediately.  We work with experienced accident investigators to determine how a collision occurred by talking with witnesses, examining the bicycle and taking account the injuries to the cyclist.

Children's Bicycle Accident Statistics:

     --Bicycles are associated with more childhood injuries than any other consumer product except the car.

     -- In 2001, children ages 14 and under accounted for 36% of all cyclists injured in motor vehicle crashes.

     --In 2001 over 300,000 children ages 14 and under were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries.

     -- Nearly half of children ages 14 and under hospitalized for bicycle-related injuries are diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.

     -- Bicycle helmet use among children ranges from 15% to 25%.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, we want to hear from you.  At the Klibaner Law Firm, we will help you obtain all that you are owed under the law and help you formulate a plan for your future.  Fill out our online contact form or call us to set up a free consultation.