{"id":976,"date":"2016-06-14T16:38:36","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T16:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonmacaraccidentlawyers.com\/blog\/?p=976"},"modified":"2016-06-14T16:38:36","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T16:38:36","slug":"maryland-cyclist-dies-after-being-run-over-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonmacaraccidentlawyers.com\/blog\/maryland-cyclist-dies-after-being-run-over-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Cyclist Dies After Being Run Over by Car."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cyclists all across the country are going to be dusting off their bicycles and enjoying the warm summer weather.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>While a fun way to travel, bicycles are also risky due to the lack of any real protection.<\/strong> Despite being able to travel at high speeds, the thin light-weight design of most urban bicycles offers zero protection to the rider. People riding a bicycle have the right to use bike lanes, roads and crosswalks without fear that they may be struck by a motor vehicle. If a cyclist is struck by another vehicle who acted negligently, they may be able to recover for their injuries in a successful <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-personal-injury-types-lawyers-attorneys.php\">personal injury<\/a> lawsuit.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NJ5chbI1Ck8\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Other vehicles need to pay extra attention to bicyclists because of their unique vulnerability.\u00a0 <strong>Even a minor accident or collision with a bicycle can have serious ramifications to its rider, including serious injury or even death.<\/strong>\u00a0 That is unfortunately what happened this week in Gaithersburg, Maryland. On a bright, sunny weekday afternoon, a cyclist was traveling down the 100 block of South Frederick Avenue.\u00a0 The cyclist was reportedly traveling along the inner right side of the road when it was suddenly struck from behind by an SUV traveling in the same direction.<\/p>\n<p>The cyclist and bicycle were dragged underneath the SUV after being struck, dragging them along the road.\u00a0 The driver of the SUV reportedly stopped as soon as possible and called for emergency aid.\u00a0 When first responders arrived, however, the cyclist was pronounced dead.\u00a0 According to wusa9.com, the cause and circumstance of the accident are under investigation.\u00a0 If the cyclist stopped suddenly or rode in a reckless manner, then the driver of the SUV may not be responsible for the cyclist\u2019s death.\u00a0 <strong>If, however, the SUV driver is determined to have driven in a reckless or negligent manner, then the cyclist\u2019s family may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one were riding your bicycle in a safe, responsible manner but were injured nonetheless, call 617-787-3700.\u00a0 Our <a href=\"https:\/\/gilhoylaw.com\/boston-massachusetts-bicycle-accident-lawyers-attorneys.php\">Boston bicycle injury attorneys<\/a> will listen closely to you about your case and discuss your legal options.\u00a0 <strong>Time may be a factor, so please don&#8217;t hesitate to call today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyclists all across the country are going to be dusting off their bicycles and enjoying the warm summer weather.\u00a0\u00a0 While a fun way to travel, bicycles are also risky due to the lack of any real protection. 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