Bicycles are hard to see and require no training or license to ride, making for extremely dangerous situations. According to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, nearly one-third of serious accidents involving bicycles also involve contact with vehicles.

While things like wearing a helmet, wearing protective gear, and using lights on your bicycle at night can help keep you safer when you ride, accidents are still a possibility. When they do happen, the information here will help you know better what to do to protect yourself physically and financially.

Talk to anyone who saw the accident occur. You can turn over the witnesses’ contact information to your lawyer if a case opens. The witnesses can help to collaborate your side of the story. Witness testimony is important since the person you were involved in the accident with may tell a side that's more favorable to them, even if it's a false version.

Even if you don't feel seriously injured, get checked out to make sure you don't have hidden injuries that can cause major health issues later. If you don't want to go to the hospital, get in to see your primary physician as soon as possible.

Along with catching injuries early on and having them treated correctly and promptly, immediate medical attention can also prove to be important should you find yourself in litigation over the accident.

Follow through with recommended tests, treatments, and physical therapy sessions. See them through to completion and try not to miss appointments. This diligence help you heal properly, and it can strengthen a court case by showing you needed treatment.

Give medical personnel information on what happened so they can treat you correctly. Also, give a correct and complete statement to law enforcement when they question you. Don't offer up more information than what's needed and being asked for.

When you say too much, it can be used against you in a possible future legal case. For example, if you apologize that the accident happened, the other side can question why you would apologize unless you knew you were in the wrong and were admitting fault.

Keep track of every ache, pain, appointment, day you missed of work, and everything else that has to do with how your life was affected due to the bicycle accident.

Take pictures and record videos to help you add to your documentation. Also, save all of your receipts for anything you purchase due to your accident, such as over-the-counter pain relievers, ice packs, and heating pads.

If you talk about your accident on your social media accounts or on other online forums, you give anyone who can see your content potential information they may use against you if you go to court over your accident.

One of the best things you can do to avoid mistakes that can cause you to lose a case is to talk to an attorney right away.

They will be able to give you legal advice so you can increase your chances of not only winning your case but also increase your chances of receiving the fair settlement you deserve.

At the Law Offices of Burton J. Hass, you can speak with one of our personal injury team members who can help you with your case. We can guide you through the process of getting the compensation you need to cover medical bills and other expenses from your accident.