Oregon bicyclists are at a high risk of being involved in a traffic accident. Often times drivers do not recognize the rights of bicyclists. It is easy to be run off the road or hit by a car whose driver does not understand your right to be on the road. It is important to know what to do if you should become involved in an accident.
If you are in an accident while riding your bicycle it is important to follow certain steps to ensure that you can maintain your legal rights. Do not let the driver of the car try to push you around or say you had no right to be riding where you were, if you know you were not wrong then stick up for yourself and follow the legal remedies. The first thing you should do is call the police. A police report is a critical piece of evidence if you should have to go to court. You should also exchange information with the driver, juts as you would if you were driving a car. Make sure you write everything down about the accident as well. It is best to do it right away while it is fresh in your mind. You should also make sure all evidence is collected. If the police do not collect it then you should do as much as you can. If you can take pictures that would be best. You should also get checked out by a medical professional to make sure you did not get injured. Finally, you should contact an attorney. Even if you may not feel like taking the case to court, you never know what the driver will want to do. Make sure you cover all your bases to protect yourself.
Bicycle accidents can be very dangerous. If you safe and alert, you should be able to avoid most accidents, but sometimes there are no way of preventing them. It is important to know exactly what to do if an accident occurs so you can protect yourself and be able to stand up for yourself if needed.
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