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Although cycling around Edinburgh can provide a cheaper and greener alternative to travelling by car, bus or train, it can also be a dangerous activity. A cyclist could become involved in a road accident and later make an Edinburgh injury claim.
Bicycles offer little protection against collisions and, unfortunately, other vehicles travelling on the road don't always notice cyclists, especially at night when a cyclist may not have done very much to make their presence known.
Just as other vehicles turn on their headlights when darkness falls, cyclists should also make an effort to protect their safety and make themselves visible to other road users. There are a range of bike lights available, and cyclists should ensure that they have lights fitted at both the front and the rear of their bikes.
High visibility vests, jackets or straps are excellent items for cyclists to wear to improve awareness for other road users. Dark clothing can blend into the background when it is already dark outside, but fluorescent colours and reflective panels are highly noticeable.
Cyclists should also always remember to wear a good fitting helmet which can protect against head injury in the case of an accident.
It is much safer to cycle along busy main roads which are well lit if possible rather than quiet and dark country lanes. If a motorist is unaware that they are sharing a little-used road with a cyclist, they may take a corner too quickly and collide with a cyclist on the other side.
Cycle paths are created for the protection of cyclists, to give them their own safe space, away from other road users and pedestrians, thus they should always be used if possible.
If a cyclist is riding in a group of two or more people, they should always cycle responsibly, even if there is little traffic on the road. Cycling two abreast to maintain a conversation is not sensible and is hazardous to passing traffic. Pulling over and stopping to talk instead is much safer.
Cyclists should remember that even though they do not need a licence or insurance to take to the roads, they still need to obey the rules of The Highway Code and not put any lives at risk.
Although cycling under the influence of alcohol may seem like a safer option than driving, or cheaper than getting a taxi, alcohol significantly increases the rider's reaction time and can affect a cyclist's balance which could be potentially fatal on the road.
Making a claim for a cycling accident in Edinburgh
Despite cyclists taking precautions to protect their safety, other road users can still fail to notice them and cause a road accident or collision.
YouClaim has an excellent panel of personal injury solicitors and we are hugely experienced in making successful Scottish compensation claims.
If think you may be eligible to make a make an Edinburgh Injury Claim, give us a call today on 0800 10 757 95, or fill in our online form with a brief description of your personal injury.
