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Teenager struck by Des Moines bus

Posted on April 15th, 2010 No Comments

A Des Moines teen injured in a bicycle traffic accident is expected to make a full recovery, according to doctors.

The 13-year-old rode his bicycle into the middle of the intersection of Sixth Street and Forest Avenue around 9 p.m. Tuesday evening. A Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority bus traveling through the intersection struck the teenager.

The teen was taken to Mercy Medical Center with a broken leg and facial abrasions. Witnesses say that the bus had a green light and that the teen rode against traffic in entering the intersection. The bus driver has no history of accidents or disciplinary action.

No charges have been filed.

Bus and bicycle related accidents are unfortunately frequent. If you have been in an bicycle traffic accident on either side of the exchange, contact the Iowa personal injury attorneys of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600 to discuss your legal options.

Who causes bicycle accidents?

Posted on November 6th, 2009 No Comments

Given increase in gas prices and troubles in the economy, many people are turning to bikes. With more bikes on the road, there is a good chance there will be more bike accidents.

Most motorists believe that car-bike accidents are typically caused by bikes being too aggressive on the road. However, as studies have shown, the majority of such accidents are caused by car drivers.

The accidenty usually occur because the car driver runs a stop sign, turns into a cyclist's path, or opens a door on a biker.

If you have been hit by a car while riding a bicycle, contact the Iowa bike accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., at 877-327-2600.

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