Cars, buses and trucks are a cyclist's worst enemy. "Share the road" is a phrase often not in a motorist's vocabulary. Common causes of accidents due to motor vehicles are: When a cyclist is struck by a vehicle, or the accident is caused by a driver's error, it is important to have a police report. Often the cyclist is unable to give a statement due to injuries, and the investigating officer is therefore only able to obtain a statement from the driver, which is likely to be biased in the driver’s favor. Although the opinions of an investigating officer are inadmissible to prove fault, the facts included in the report, including statements, are admissible. Therefore, it is critical to obtain the police report as soon as it is prepared and correct any errors or misstatements before they can be used against you. |
