Injuries that Result from Las Vegas Bicycle Accidents

If you live in Las Vegas, chances are you are used to seeing bicyclists traveling from one place to the next. Many people use bicycles as a form of transportation for running errands, going to appointments, and commuting to work. Others like to enjoy leisurely bike rides for health and fitness.

Because the city is so busy and has such a high rate of tourism, bicyclists have to be extra cautious. If an automobile hits a bicyclist, the results can be devastating and even fatal. When drivers are not paying attention to their surroundings, confused about traveling in a new area, or acting in another careless way while behind the wheel, they put bicyclists at high risk for accidents.

There is no law in the state of Nevada for wearing a bicycle helmet. Still, it is recommended that every time you get on your bike that you have your helmet snuggly secured on your head. Protecting the head is critical. This is specifically true because there is not much protection that a person has while on a bicycle. A helmet can keep bicyclists safer by reducing the risk of serious head trauma as well as death.

What Types of Injuries Happen after a Bicycle Accident?

The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration reports that in 2019, there were 846 bicyclists killed in crashes in the United States. The most common types of injuries that bicyclists suffer from a crash include:

• Head trauma is very common. While wearing a helmet substantially reduces the severity of head injuries, even a helmet cannot prevent all damage to the head that can result from a bicycle accident. Physical damage to the skull, lacerations, and traumatic brain injuries, are examples of head trauma that can occur after a bicycle accident. 
• Bone fractures can occur anywhere in the body. Broken bones happen frequently because a bicyclist’s body does not have protection when it is hit by a forceful object or if it is thrown to the ground. Broken bones are associated with the following symptoms:
  • Inflammation and swelling.
  • Bruises.
  • Problems with movement.
  • Pain.
• Spinal cord injuries are particularly common when a bicyclist is hit from behind by an automobile. Spinal cord injuries can be so severe that they inflict life-altering and permanent damage to a victim.
• Amputation of limbs may be necessary for areas of the body that are so badly damaged that even surgical interventions cannot repair them.
• Fatal injuries.
• Paralysis of one part of the body or the entire body. Currently, paralysis cannot be cured.
• When the body is thrown off a bike it can slide across abrasive roads and sidewalks causing painful road rash.
• Emotional trauma can easily develop when a person experiences a distressing event like a bicycle accident.

If you were hit by a car while riding your bike in Las Vegas speaking to a Las Vegas bicycle accident attorney can be helpful if you decide to file a personal injury claim for compensation.

Speak to a Las Vegas Bicycle Accident Attorney

The Las Vegas pedestrian injury attorney Matthew Aaron has extensive experience helping victims of bicycle accidents in Las Vegas obtain fair compensation for their damages. To schedule a free consultation with the Aaron Law Group, please call (702) 550-1111.