Conshohocken, PA Bicycle Accident Injures Girl
A 14-year old girl from Conshohocken sustained serious injuries on Tuesday when she was hit by a Chevy Cobalt as she rode across a suburban street in Philadelphia, a Philly.com article reported. The accident happened around 7:05pm on Tuesday, September 7th. Luckily, the driver of the vehicle stopped and was cooperative with police investigators. The girl was airlifted to a nearby hospital and at the time this article was written, there was no update on her condition.
Bicycle accidents in Pennsylvania can occur in suburban neighborhoods, in the city and in rural areas. Because a bicyclist has virtually no protection while riding, oftentimes serious or fatal injury can be sustained should a collision with an automobile occur. According to the NHTSA, 716 bicyclists were killed in traffic related accidents in 2008 with one-seventh of them being between the ages of 5 and 15 years of age.
It is the responsibility of both motorists and bicyclists to be aware of their surroundings and watch out for each other. Not doing so may result in serious injury or death.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident in Pennsylvania, you deserve to know and understand your legal rights. An injury, no matter how small it may seem, can have a large impact on a victim physically, emotionally and financially. The experienced Philadelphia bicycle accident attorneys at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP understand how difficult an injury accident can be for a family and will utilize their skills and resources to ensure that negligent parties are held accountable. We have handled numerous cases and attained fair compensation for our clients time and time again. To learn more about Cherry, Fieger & Marciano, LLP, call us today at 1(888) 684-7192.
