10 Year Old Stable After Bike Accident
Bicycling is an excellent outdoor activity for kids. It is not only a recreational activity but a healthy mode of transportation. Bicycling also helps reduce traffic congestion and improve the quality of air and life.
However, bicycling does have the risk of being involved in an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that more than 51,000 cases of bicycling injuries were reported and 630 people were killed as a result in 2009. Seventy-four of the casualties were children under the age of 14.. In Arizona, 25 bikers were killed in 2009 and bike deaths accounted for 2 percent of the total number of fatal traffic accidents.
A child was involved in an accident after falling off of his bike on Saturday around 3 p.m. (3/26/11). The accident occurred in Maricopa at 36000 block of West Alhambra Street. According to the witnesses, the victim, a 10-year old boy was trying to avoid a van when he fell off his bike and was unconscious for about 45 seconds after hitting the ground.
Fortunately, the boy was wearing a helmet when the incident occurred. He was alert and talking when the fire crews arrived at the scene. The boy was flown to the hospital in a stable condition.
The NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts of 2008 revealed that there was a decline in the number of bicycle related deaths as compared to ten years ago. This means that more and more people have taken safety precautions seriously. As parents, we are responsible for teaching our kids how to stay safe while having fun riding their bikes.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a bike accident, call us at (602) 267-1280 for your free consultation. As bike accident attorneys, we are committed to providing accident victims with all of the legal advice they need.
