THE 3 MOST COMMON TYPES OF BIKE ACCIDENTS
3. THE ‘RIGHT HOOK’ The right hook bicycle accident can happen in two ways: • The first type happens when the driver fails to see a bicyclist crossing the street on which they’re turning right. The vehicle then completes the turn, hitting the biker in the process. • The second variation occurs when a driver passes a bike rider, and then quickly makes a right turn with insufficient space, causing the bicyclist to run into them.
As the weather warms up in Illinois, more and more people take their bicycles out and sometimes get in bicycle accidents during this time of year. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, over 3,000 crashes involving pedal cyclists (or bicyclists) occurred in 2014. In most of these crashes, the bicyclist sustained severe injuries, 27 of which were fatal. We have handled a number of cases for injured bicyclists. Due to the lack of protection for a bicyclist, bicycle accidents are particularly dangerous. One way to help prevent bicycle accidents is through education. 1. THE ‘RIGHT CROSS’ The right cross happens when a vehicle is either stopped at an intersection or exiting from a side street or driveway. At this point, the bicyclist has already crossed in front of the vehicle. The vehicle then pulls forward and hits the bicyclist. The car could also block the bike’s path at the last minute, making it impossible for the cyclist to avoid a collision. 2. THE ‘LEFT CROSS’ The left cross occurs when a vehicle turning left strikes a bicyclist traveling in the opposite direction. Upon impact, the vehicle may hit the cyclist’s left side. If the driver turns into the front of the bike, the cyclist may have no choice but to collide with the right side of the vehicle. Here’s a list of the three most common types of bike accidents:
5 BIKE RIDING SAFETY TIPS JUST FOR YOU!
1. Wear bright, reflective
4. Ride about six inches
clothing when possible to be more visible to drivers.
from the curb, inside the white line at the edge of the road.
2. Equip your bike with
a headlight and turn it on whenever you go for a ride.
5. Ride your bike on the side of the road, not on the sidewalk.
3. Try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing streets.
JULY 2018 DATES OF CONSEQUENCE
July 4 July 15 July 25
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CHARRED CHILI-CHEESE CORN
You’ll find all of the flavors of elote, Mexican street corn, in this dish, without any of the mess. It’s the rare side that can outshine any main course.
July 27
Ingredients • 4 ears of corn, husked • 4 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil, such as canola or vegetable • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced • 1/2 red chili (such as Fresno) or jalapeño, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 2 ounces fresh cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled • 1/4 cup cilantro • Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions 1. Heat grill to medium. 2. Brush corn with 2 tablespoons oil and grill until visibly charred, 10–12 minutes. 3. Cut kernels off cob and combine with shallots, chilis, lime juice, cheese, and remaining oil. 4. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
July 31
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