[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/daytona-personal-injury-attorney-5-common-causes-bicycle-accidents-ormond-beach\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/daytona-personal-injury-attorney-5-common-causes-bicycle-accidents-ormond-beach\/","headline":"5 Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Ormond Beach","name":"5 Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Ormond Beach","description":"Recent statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reveal that almost 5,000 bicycle riders across the state were involved in a bicycle accident in 2009. Ormond Beach bicycle crash victims may discover the Florida bicycle accident law is on their side, depending on the accident that occurred. According to the Consumer...","datePublished":"2014-08-20","dateModified":"2025-01-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZimmetZimmet-the-human-element-is-our-priority.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZimmetZimmet-the-human-element-is-our-priority.jpg","width":614,"height":575},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/daytona-personal-injury-attorney-5-common-causes-bicycle-accidents-ormond-beach\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":535,"articleBody":"Recent statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reveal that almost 5,000 bicycle riders across the state were involved in a bicycle accident in 2009.Ormond Beach bicycle crash victims may discover the Florida bicycle accident law is on their side, depending on the accident that occurred.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the 5 top common causes of bicycle accidents are:Collisions.\u00a0This occurs when a bicyclist crashes with a motor vehicle or another bicycle.Losing Control.\u00a0There are various reasons a rider loses control such as riding too fast, trouble with braking, riding double, riding a bike that is too large or doing tricks.Structural and Mechanical Problems.\u00a0These types of issues often cause a crash due to a failure with the brakes, chain or pedals detaching, a loose wheel or steering mechanism, trouble with shifting gears, or spokes bending or breaking.Entanglement Problems.\u00a0This happens when a person\u2019s clothing, hands or feet gets caught in the bicycle.Pedal Slips.\u00a0Some accidents occur when a bicyclist\u2019s foot slips off the bike\u2019s pedal.Bicyclists may suffer severe, long-lasting issues when they are facing the consequences of an accident. State law has established safety regulations on road systems within Florida so cyclists and drivers can share the road; however, many times this cooperation is ignored, causing major accidents and severe injuries. In fact, Florida is ranked as one of the most dangerous states for bicyclists coming in with a total of 4,774 bicycle crashes for 2009.Here are some of the most common riding scenarios included in the FHA\u2019s most recent extensive report that were found to lead to serious injury or even death:a bicyclist pedaling out of a driveway in front of an on-coming vehicle;the bicyclist turns left in front of a passing vehicle;a motorist trying to pass a bicyclist;a bicyclist struck while riding on the wrong side of the road( left side)the bicyclist riding on the wrong side, made a right turn in front of a vehicle;the motorist couldn\u2019t see the bicyclist;the bicyclist lost control of his bike and veered into the path of a car;the bicyclist made a left turn but disregarded on-coming vehicles;the motorist lost control of the vehicle and hit the bicyclist.By looking at what has caused serious injury or death in years past, we can get an understanding of what safety measures could help prevent accidents in the future.A bike accident near Ormond Beach requires a personal injury attorney who understands Florida bicycle accident law. The goal of the insurance company is to pay as little as possible to settle your claim. Obtaining the compensation you deserve is the job of an experienced\u00a0Zimmet & Zimmet\u00a0Ormond Beach personal injury lawyer you can trust.For more on traffic safety issues, see the library of articles by\u00a0Ormond Beach bicycle accident attorney\u00a0and for more information about a\u00a0Daytona Personal Injury Attorney, call us today at 386-255-6400.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400 for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Ormond Beach","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/daytona-personal-injury-attorney-5-common-causes-bicycle-accidents-ormond-beach\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]