Bicycle Accidents: Biomechanical, Engineering, and Legal Aspects

With this book you will learn about many different aspects of bicycle accidents and the legal issues surrounding them. The authors, who between them have over twenty years experience investigating bicycle accidents, present a wealth of information including such topics as the physical and operating characteristics of bicycles, cyclist s rights and duties, accident types, insurance and liability issues and bicycle regulatory information, including the Uniform Vehicle Code and State Bicycle Statutes.

The book is divided into two parts for easy access to pertinent information. Part one discusses many of the physical and mental aspects of operating a bicycle. You will learn about topics such as the cycling setting, crash tests, bicycle types and designs, visual perception and response, equipment failure, and biomechanics of cycling injuries. Part two covers the legal aspects of operating a bicycle and of liability, both of the cyclist and others such as pet and property owners. This section provides information on a wide variety of topics including releases or waivers of liability, common accident types including accidents involving dogs, product defects and liability, and cycling setting defects and liability. Bicycle regulatory information is also covered in greater detail in this section.

If you are handling a bicycle accident case, this book is a necessary addition to your library.

Topics Include:

Bicycle types, anatomy, and setup
Bicycle design and equipment failure
Cycling setting
Bicycle accident reconstruction
Crash test data
Biomechanics of cycling injuries
Visual behavior related to bicycles
Cyclist s rights and duties
Common bicycle accident types
Liability and insurance issues
Bicycle regulatory standards
The Uniform Vehicle Code
State Bicycle Statutes