No matter how careful you are, if you ride long enough, you will be involved in a bicycle crash. Injuries can range from scraped hands and knees to severe injuries like fractures, traumatic brain injury, and soft tissue injuries. Minor scrapes and bruises may do little more than ruin your day. But more significant injuries can leave you with pain and suffering, a stack of medical bills, and ongoing disabilities. When the stakes are this high, you need an experienced professional on your side.
When you call the Law Firm of Kass & Moses, you will speak with an attorney who has handled hundreds of bicycle crash cases. You will be allowed to calmly tell your story and then will be provided professional advice. Only an attorney can tell you whether or not you have a case, and how you can best seek fair compensation. With so much on the line, do not go it alone. A free, no obligation phone call can help put you on the path to financial recovery.
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There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of being involved in an Alaska bike crash. Be sure your bike has a headlight that can be seen from 500 feet away. By law, you are required to use this headlight under low light conditions. However we advise that you use the light all the time in order to increase your visibility. Adhere reflectors to the rear and sides of your bike, as well. Being seen is the most important factor when it comes to minimizing your risk of being involved in a crash.
In some areas of Alaska, youth under the age of 16 or 18 (depending on the area) are required to wear an approved bicycle helmet. We recommend all cyclists use a helmet. Traumatic brain injury occurs all too frequently, and cyclists are especially vulnerable. Although the brain can heal to a certain extent, many of these brain injuries create life-long challenges. Do not take unnecessary chances.
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Alaska Bicycle Law
Requirements for legally riding a bicycle vary from state to state. The Kass & Moses team can confidently answer your questions about the specifics of Alaska’s bicycle laws. Below are a few rules of the road that every local rider should keep in mind:
- A helmet may be required based on your age and where you ride.
- Sidewalk riding is prohibited in business districts but generally allowed elsewhere.
- Ride on the shoulder or remain to the right part of the lane, and yield to pedestrians.
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Bicycle Organizations:
Homer Alaska Hiking and Biking
North Pole Pedestrian and Bicycle Path
Perimeter Bicycling Association of America
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