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How to Decrease Your Risk of a Bike Accident in Mountain View

Mountain View, California, is one of the few cities in the United States where 100% of the arterial streets either have bike lanes or paved shoulders. Because of this, the city has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a bonze level bicycle friendly community. However, even though Mountain View has invested more than $20 million in its extensive bikeway network, cyclists still need to take caution to avoid bike accidents while riding in the city.

From 2000-2006, according to the California Highway Patrol, there was an average of over 44 reported bike accidents in Mountain View each year. Although there were zero fatalities, this number is quite alarming for a city of only 70,000. In fact, in 2006 it ranked 11th out of 15 in Santa Clara County for the number of citizens per bike accident, with under 2100 persons per reported collision.

While not all bike accidents are unavoidable, there are a number of things you can do to decrease your chance of being in a collision in Mountain View. Here are three tips for safer cycling:

Stay Tuned: Although bicycles are quite durable, they also need to be maintained on a regular basis. By ensuring your handlebars, seat, tires, brakes, and gears are all working correctly you can make biking in Mountain View a much safer and more enjoyable activity.

Stay Focused: Pay attention to your surroundings at all times. You never know when a hazard may present itself-whether it's a slippery section on the road, a car that doesn't see you, or a pedestrian in the way. By staying focused you can prevent many bike accidents from ever happening.

Stay Smart: You should always follow the rules of the road while riding in Mountain View. Hundreds of bike accidents happen in California every year because a cyclist wasn't following the law. By understanding the rules and abiding by them your actions will be much more predictable, which will help you stay safer while riding in the city.

Mountain View is a beautiful city to cycle in. But like any other city, there are always risks involved when you are riding a bike. If you are involved in a bike accident in Mountain View for any reason and believe you are not at fault, you should contact a personal injury lawyer for a free consultation. An experienced attorney specializing in bike accidents can help you recover the full compensation the law and circumstances allow.

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John Bisnar is the founding partner of the Bisnar Chase personal injury law firm and creator of BestAttorney.com. He is a leader and innovator in law office management, marketing and the creation of the "Client Experience".Visit www.Accidentinjuryattorneyscalifornia.com or call 888-265-0161.

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