As riders take advantage of longer summer days for cycling, Providence lawyer Mark W. Gemma offers suggestions for keeping safe on Rhode Island roads.
Providence, RI (PRWEB) June 6, 2009 -- Summer offers more daylight hours for bicyclists to enjoy riding the state's roads and trails, but that increase in ridership corresponds with a rise in bicycle accidents, which can be fatal, cautions a Providence lawyer.
"There's nothing more fun than exploring the Ocean State on a bicycle," said Mark W. Gemma, an attorney with Gemma Law Associates, Inc. in Providence. "You see so much more riding a bike. But other drivers don't always see bicyclists, so be careful."
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Fatal accidents occurred more frequently in urban areas, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., and in the months of June and September, the NHTSA reported. An additional 44,000 cyclists were injured in traffic crashes.
Gemma noted that Rhode Island only requires helmets for riders age 15 and younger, although one in eight riders injured in a cycling accident suffers a brain injury.
"One of the most effective precautions any rider can take is to wear an approved helmet," Gemma said.
And Gemma noted it's not only dangerous, but against the law to wear earphones or headphones while riding by bicycle on any Rhode Island road. It makes it more difficult for riders to hear traffic approaching from behind, he said.
"Enjoy riding," Gemma said. "But remember that cyclists have the same privileges and duties for driving safely on roadways as other vehicles."
Other safety measures include:
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About Gemma Law Associates, Inc.
Gemma Law Associates, Inc. is a highly regarded Providence, Rhode Island law firm that concentrates in personal injury law, including vehicle accidents involving bikes, motorcycles, cars and trucks. If you've suffered a serious personal injury because of another motorist's negligence, call Gemma Law Associates, Inc. at 401-467-2300 or contact the firm through its Web site at www.gemmalaw.com for a free case evaluation.
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