Ten Common Bicycling Injuries
According to Life Mojo, bicycling injuries account for 75 percent of all transportation related injuries, but only seven percent of those injuries involve another vehicle.
Here are some of the most common bicycle injuries:
- Back and Neck Injuries - Soreness in the back or neck can be caused by improper bicycle fit, or by a fall or collision.
- Knee Injuries - Very common in cyclists, because the knee joints are overused when riding your bike frequently.
- Hand Injuries - Can be detected by tingling or numbness in your hands.
- Shoulder Injuries - Usually occur on long bike rides, caused by putting too much weight on your hands while riding.
- Sprains and Contusions - Normally occur when there is a fall or collision with another bike/vehicle/stationary object.
- Fractures - Occur in a fall or collision. Collar bone fractures can be common in cyclists.
- Abrasions - General scrapes and cuts that come from falling off your bike or being involved in an accident.
If you are injuruddy in a bicycle accident that does involve another vehicle, talk to an injury lawyer to explore your options.