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Every year over a hundred cyclists are killed and over 2,000 riders suffer serious injury of which a large percentage sustain a head injury with almost 20,000 less serious injuries which results in thousands of personal accident claim cases throughout the UK.
Drivers need to realise that cyclists are vulnerable especially when it's raining, windy or when the visibility is poor. Whilst drivers must shoulder the main burden of responsibility for accidents there are many circumstances where cyclists also play their part including :-
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riding without lights
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riding two abreast on narrow roads
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ignoring traffic lights or dodging round the lights by riding on the pavement
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wearing dark clothing reducing visibility
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failing to indicate their intentions properly
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If you have suffered as a result of a bicycle accident then contact First Personal Injury to see how we can help you.