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• Sang Injury Law Firm
• 2550 Pacific Ave Ste 700, Dallas, TX, 75226 US
• TEL: +1 (214) 271-8756

Did you know that there are also many 'pedestrian ・ bicycle accidents' in the US ❓?

Hello, this is Sang Injury Law Firm.

This time I would like to talk about bicycle-vehicle accidents and pedestrian-vehicle accidents, which are frequently consulted by our firm.

We often hear about accidents between cars, but in fact, in the United States, collisions with cars while walking or riding a bicycle are also very common.
Especially in car-dominated states such as Nevada, California, and Texas, pedestrian ・ bicycle accidents cause many serious injuries and are an important topic for the Japanese community in the US.

"I was just crossing the crosswalk …"
"I was riding my bike to work and the door suddenly opened and I was hit"
Such cases are actually not uncommon.

In this article, we summarize the characteristics of pedestrian ・ bicycle accidents and points you should know if you are a victim in the U.S. in an easy-to-understand manner for Japanese living in the U.S.

🏃‍ ♀ ️ The Realities of Pedestrian Accidents

It is said that pedestrians are several times more likely to be involved in traffic accidents in the US than in Japan.
Behind this are the following characteristics ：
• Many collisions are caused by right-turning vehicles （ because many states have free right turns ）
• Accident rates are higher at night （ some areas have poor lighting ） • Smart phone driving ・ Excessive speed is very common
• Hit&Run （ Hit and run ） is far more common than in Japan

In many cases, the car side is more responsible, but pedestrian side
In some cases, the pedestrian side may also be at fault, depending on the circumstances.


🚗 Bicycle accidents are not "light accidents"

Collisions between bicycles and cars have a greater impact than one might imagine.
Especially common are ：
• "dooring accidents" where the bicyclist hits a car door just as it opens
• side impact while riding on the road
• low visibility at night due to no lights on

In the U.S., bicycle accidents often result in emergency medical treatment and CT/MRI, and as a result, medical costs tend to be high.



📝 Did you know that even victims can use "their own insurance" ？

Pedestrians ・ This is a major point in bicycle accidents.

👉 You can use Auto Insurance's UM/UIM even if you are not in a car

UM/UIM is insurance for when you are hit by an uninsured ・ driver with insufficient insurance.
Hit&Run is also covered in many cases, and is the part most often overlooked by Japanese.

"What ？ I was just walking and I can use my own car insurance ？"
→ Yes, you can.
Many people don't know this and lose money.



💻 What to do if you have an accident in the US

It is easy to panic immediately after an accident, but the following steps will help.
1. call 911 （ be sure to ）
2. get a police report （ Traffic Accident Report ）
3. check the other driver's insurance information ・ license plate
4. . go to the hospital even if the injury is minor
5. photos ・ be sure to save damaged shoes, bicycle, etc.
6. consult a specialist as soon as possible

pedestrians ・ because bicycle accidents often result in a higher assessment of injuries because the body is exposed and treatment ・ characteristics that tend to make them an important case in terms of compensation.



🇺🇸 Rules vary by state
• California ： UM/UIM widely applied to pedestrians
• Nevada ： Hit&Run is Many UM/UIM required
• Texas ： Bicycle accidents are common and drivers are heavily rated as responsible
• Oregon/Washington ： Bicycle culture is advanced and laws and regulations are detailed
Knowing the traffic situation in your state of residence, such as
will give you a chance to review your insurance coverage.



✍ ️ Summary ： There is safety to protect just by knowing

Pedestrian ・ bicycle accidents are not uncommon in the US.
Especially at night, right-turning cars, and Hit&Run are the most common points for Japanese living in the US to encounter.
• Wear reflective gear at night
• Bicycle lights ・ Helmets are essential
• Make sure you have UM/UIM ・ Increase the amount
• If you are involved in an accident, consult with a

A little knowledge can make a big difference in your chances of protection.





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