Mobile, AL (March 22, 2022) – A bicycle accident reported on Monday afternoon in the Mobile area sent one person to a local hospital for medical care. Just before 5 p.m., on March 21, the Mobile Police Department responded to the accident on Dauphin Street.
According to reports from the police in Mobile, a bicyclist was struck by a car on Dauphin Street during the early evening hours. The incident occurred near the intersection of Upham Street.
The bicyclist was injured as a result of the accident. Paramedics provided medical care to the injured victim while at the scene. The rider was then transported to an area hospital for further evaluation of injuries.
The crash is under investigation at this time.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was hurt in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Bicycle Accidents in Alabama
Pedestrian accidents take place far too often in the state of Alabama. In many instances, those harmed are using bicycles at the time of their crash. Many bicyclists sustain severe injuries in collisions due to the fact that they are unprotected against the force of the impact. Recent statistics show that more than two hundred people have been injured in bicycle accidents in our state during a 12 month period. Around 10 of these people have lost their lives as a result of their accidents.
Some of the leading causes of bicycle accidents that we see include:
- Drivers who do not provide bicyclists with 3-feet of clearance while passing
- Drivers who turn in front of cyclists while turning
- Drivers who run red lights or pass stop signs at intersections
- Drivers who drift into bicycle lanes
- Inclement weather conditions
- Poor road conditions
Unfortunately, these actions continue to have an overwhelming impact on bicyclists. Bicycle crashes often result in catastrophic injuries for victims. Many people suffer from life-changing injuries that prevent them from ever riding their bicycles again. Some of the most common injuries suffered by bicyclists in crashes include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severely broken bones.
Although biking is one of the most popular forms of transportation and recreation among Alabamians, sharing the road with negligent drivers can have a very negative impact on your life. Should you suffer injuries as a result of a bicycle crash, our Mobile bicycle accident lawyers are here to help you get the justice you deserve.
Mobile Personal Injury Lawyers
For more than four decades, the Mobile personal injury lawyers at Clay, Massey & Associates have helped thousands of people get justice following their accidents. We understand how challenging it can be to recover from painful injuries while being forced out of work for several weeks. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian crash, our lawyers will work to get you the compensation you need and deserve for various damages, including:
- Medical costs
- Loss of income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
Contact our Alabama personal injury lawyers by calling 251-433-1000 at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation to discuss your accident and how we can get your justice.
Notes: Our writers utilize secondary sources to create this post. All of the circumstances surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, please contact Clay, Massey & Associates immediately so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post can be removed by request.
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