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Questions tagged [accidents]

Something went wrong - failed to follow road rules, didn't see something, or acted incorrectly.

Closely related to [crash] but not quite the same.

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury

An accident is what happens before the damage begins to occur.

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Right hook accident scenario: who is at fault?

I just got into a collision with a biker while driving my car. I have read a lot about these types of accidents, but none quite cover the circumstances that were present in my case and I’m wondering who is at fault. I was stopped at a red light in a…
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Regaining confidence to ride after an accident

I was able to put my best friend on bike. Things went well for a several months. Then, unfortunately she was caught in an accident (the one caused by the so-called "target fixation"). Fortunately, she recovered from her injury. The sad part is that…
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What to do after an accident with a child?

I was biking home last night and had a minor bike accident with a child of around 12 or 13. It was around 6pm on a mixed use pedestrian+bike path and completely dark, with little lighting on the path. I was going uphill maybe going 8mph, he was on…
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You just had an accident, what's next?

This question pretty well covers what to do when you collide with a vehicle. But how do you best handle the following situations: You are a biker and you hit a pedestrian You are a biker and you hit a biker You are a biker and you hit an…
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Goofy bike lane configuration right-of-way

I was riding down the bike lane when a car hit me from the side with it's side. I ended up being drug about 30" or so before she came to a stop. I dont know her side of the story yet because I have not seen the police report yet. But what I'm…
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Shaming driver on YouTube

I was hit by a driver from behind. She was obviously driving without due care and attention. I have the footage of her hitting me, stopping, calling the police and exchanging details. I have reported her to the police and I have hired a solicitor.…
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How to approach driver after near-miss?

I have plenty of near-miss incidents. Most of the time I just awkwardly cycling along with the 'near-miss' driver* (urban, so plenty of traffic lights). And it truly feels awkward! This time I tried to approach the driver, just to say if he/she ok.…
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Front Fork Bent After Crash

I had a little spill after stupidly riding in the dark through a park (my light had just broke the same day), and I didn't have enough time to react, leading to a head on collision at about 27km/h with a small wooden post - I ended up ok, but my…
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Getting back on the bike after bad fall, how do I get over my fear?

On Nov of last year I had a bad stupid crash that broke 2 of my front teeth and left one loose. I was descending from a very rocky steep hill and my wheel got locked, threw me off my bike straight to a rock. My bf said it was bc I wasn't going fast…
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Full helmet (BMX) for Commuting, what is the current 2014 opinion?

So, back 15 years ago, I think wearing helmet is kinda hype. I started wearing cycling helmet around 10 years ago seeing how dangerous cycling on the road is. Just recently I got in an accident which I'm not sure what I can do better to avoid one…
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