The James Esparza Law Firm
Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bicycle Accidents Injuries
The most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals:
- 698 cyclists were killed in 2007;
- 44,000 cyclists were injured in traffic crashes;
- Cyclist deaths accounted for 2 percent of all traffic fatalities;
- Cyclists made up 2 percent of all the people injured in traffic crashes during;
- Average age of an injured cyclists is 31 and the average age of those killed was 40;
- 15% of cyclists' killed were between the age of 5 and 15. This rate is about 4% higher than the rate for all cyclists;
- More people go to hospital emergency rooms for bicycle related crashes than any other sport;
Sobering statistics, so here are some safety tip links you can review to help you or your loved one stay safe while cycling.
Safety tip links:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.810acaee50c651189ca8e410dba046a0/
Easy steps to properly fit a helmet:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/EasyStepsWeb/index.htm
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/EasyStepsSpan/index.htm (Spanish)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Safety Facts
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810986.PDF
In many cases bicycle injuries are the result of the negligence of motorists and others. At the James Esparza Law Firm, we take personal interest in bicycle accident injury cases in Utah because James Esparza is an avid cyclist. James Esparza started tackling the many canyon roads in Utah at the age of 18. As such, he is well aware of the dangers of the road while operating a bicycle in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. Each cyclist client is important to the James Esparza Law Firm. If you or a member of your family has been injured, while using a bicycle, the James Esparza Law Firm would like to help you obtain Full and Complete Compensation for your injuries, medical expenses and lost wages. Call us now, toll free, or complete our contact form for a no obligation confidential consultation with an experienced Utah attorney. If you are unable to visit our office we can come to your home or the hospital. Protect your legal rights. Contact Us Now.
