Winston-Salem Children Injured in Bicycle Accident
On Sunday evening at around 7:30 pm two children were injured in a bicycle accident in Winston-Salem, NC.
The accident happened on Tise Avenue when the two children exited a driveway and began riding on the road. A woman driving a Chevrolet Malibu then struck the two children. It is not clear if the woman will be charged in the accident. both children were transported to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
This is a scary case for the family of the children. From a legal perspective, it is an interesting case. First, North Carolina law allows the children the right to use the roadway on their bicycles. Second, when children are riding at or near a roadway, North Carolina common law requires that drivers of on-coming vehicles exercise an even higher level of care due to the presence of children. This common law would not necessarily mean that the driver was guilty of a crime but may result in civil liability for the injuries to the children.
If you have a question about a Winston-Salem bicycle accident, contact the lawyers at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation.
