In recent years, the number of people killed in motor vehicle collisions has been declining or holding steady. During this same time, however, the number of people killed in bike crashes has increased significantly.
Boston bike accident lawyers know many of the victims who have lost their lives in bike crashes live in urban areas.
The city of Boston has done a lot to try to make the roads safer for bicycle riders, but fatalities continue to occur. In many cases, collisions are caused by drivers who fail to follow basic safety precautions. When a driver is negligent and takes unnecessary risks with the lives of bicycle riders, the driver can be held accountable.
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