BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
A person operating a bicycle has the same rights and duties as a driver of a vehicle.
A person operating a bicycle must not ride on a sidewalk unless authorized to do so, must not ride on a crosswalk unless authorized to do so, must ride as near as practicable to the right side of the highway, must not ride abreast of another person operating a bicycle, must keep at least one hand on the handlebars, must not ride other than astride a regular seat of the bicycle, must not use the cycle to carry more persons at one time than the number for which the bicycle is designed and must not ride on a highway where signs prohibit their use.
There are particular precautions that drivers of motor vehicles must take in regard to bicyclists.
A driver of a motor vehicle has a duty to anticipate the possibility of a risk or danger to a bicyclist.
As with pedestrians, this duty is not triggered by the presence of a bicyclist but exists at all times.
A driver must reduce his speed in the presence of a bicyclist if there is a danger in failing to do so.
A driver of a parked vehicle must pay particular attention to bicyclists when opening the driver's side door.
If you are a bicyclist who has been involved
in a bicycle accident collision we recommend that
you contact our Vancouver office, John Mickelson Law Corporation, at 604‐684‐0040
for a free
consultation.
Our Vancouver law firm emphasizes personal contact and attention to each
client and will work hard to ensure you receive fair and equitable compensation
for your personal injury. In addition, John Mickelson is an avid cyclist and commutes daily by bike to work. He is very aware of the issues surrounding cycling in the city.
And remember, NO RECOVERY, NO FEE.