The number of people bicycling as an alternative to driving has increased significantly nationwide, including in Charlotte. Generally speaking, biking to destinations is much better for the planet than traveling by automobile and it allows bikers to avoid daily traffic snarls. That being the case, it is no wonder that an ever-increasing number of people are choosing to bike to school and work. Unfortunately, with more bicyclists on roadways comes a greater risk of bike accident injuries and deaths.
Despite the bicycling revolution that has taken place, many drivers are still unfamiliar with how to share the road with bicyclists. Drivers frequently pass too closely to bikers, fail to give bicyclists the right-of-way as required, open their doors in the paths of oncoming bikers, and otherwise do things that can lead to a collision. The fact that drivers do not always know how to safely interact with bicyclists helps to explain why the death toll for bike riders has increased so much in recent years. When a rider is hurt or killed, Charlotte bicycle accident lawyers should be consulted for help providing assistance with making a claim for compensation.