Bicycle Accident Law | Hendren, Redwine & Malone ·

North Carolina passed a statute called the “Child Bicycle Safety Act” in 2001 to make bicycling safer for children in North Carolina.

This statute focuses on the requirements for helmet and restraining seat use and can be found at N.C.G.S. 20-179.9.  The statute states that it is unlawful for a parent to allow a child under the age of 16 years old to ride a bicycle, or be a passenger on a bicycle, without a safety helmet.  It is also requires a restrained seat for any person who weighs less than 40 pounds or is less than 40 inches tall.

It is also important to note that a violation of this statute cannot serve as the basis for liability or negligence.

If you or a family member have been injured in a North Carolina bicycle accident and you have questions about your legal rights, contact the North Carolina bicycle lawyers at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation.  Our lawyers handle bicycle accident cases across North Carolina.

The Mecklenburg County city of Charlotte provides many excellent bicycling opportunities.  Interesting options for bicyclists in the Charlotte area include the Mecklenburg County greenway system.  An exciting part of the greenway system is the Lake Norman Bike Route which, when completed, will provide for a continuous route around Lake Norman.

The Charlotte Department of Transportation has excellent information about bicycling in Charlotte including information about the City of Charlotte’s Bicycle Plan.  You can also find a copy of the Charlotte Bicycling Guide available at the Charlotte Department of Transportation along with useful Bicycle Safety Tips.

Bicycle riding in Charlotte is subject to the laws of the State of North Carolina as well as local ordinances applicable within the City of Charlotte.  One local law that frequently applies to bicycle accidents is the law about riding on sidewalks.  In Charlotte, it is unlawful to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk within certain parts of the city known as the congested business district.  This law appears to be unique to Charlotte as we are not aware of any other city that prohibits bicycles on sidewalks in North Carolina.  Read more about the City of Charlotte’s bicycle code provisions.

Please let us know if you found the information on this website helpful or interesting to you.  If you or a family member have a question about a Charlotte bicycle accident, call the bicycle lawyers at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation.  We are headquartered in Raleigh but handle bicycle accident cases all across North Carolina.

A terrible accident has claimed the life of a Charlotte bicyclist.

The Charlotte bicycle accident apparently happened Monday morning while bicyclist Woodrow Franklin was riding on Jordan Place between North Davidson and North Brevard Streets.  According to reports, Mr. Franklin swerved into the path of a Freightliner truck but there is no indication as to whether there were any witnesses to this accident.

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A Jacksonville, North Carolina bicyclist named Thomas Marshall was seriously injured late Tuesday in an accident on Burgaw Highway.

Apaprently, Mr. Marshall was riding his bicycle in front of Southwest Elementary School around 10:45 pm when he was hit by a motor vehicle.  According to initial reports, the driver of the vehicle will not be charged because Mr. Marshall did not have proper lighting on the bicycle.  However, from the article, it is not clear whether Mr. Marshall had the proper lighting.

Read more about the lighting requirements for bicycles in North Carolina.

Read more on this Jacksonville, NC bicycle accident,

The Town of Cary, North Carolina provides many excellent opportunities for bicycle riders.

However, if you are riding a bicycle in Cary, NC, you should be aware of the laws that apply to bicycling in Cary.  The Town of Cary has passed several municipal code provisions that apply to riding a bicycle in Cary.

For instance, in Cary it is lawful to ride a bicycle on a sidewalk.  However, Section 34-250 requires that a bicyclist in Cary ride on a sidewalk only with caution and the bicyclist shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians.

Another interesting Cary bicycle law is that you cannot have anyone ride on your handlebars.  This Cary bicycle law can be found at Section 34-248.

Read more about the Cary code provisions that apply to bicycles.

If you or a family member have been injured in a Cary, North Carolina bicycle accident, call the Cary bicycle lawyers at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation.  We know the laws that apply to bicycles and can help you.

Fayetteville bicyclist Gilles Dechert was killed when he was hit by a car on Saturday night.

The accident happened on Raeford Road just after 7:00 pm as Mr. Dechert was riding across Raeford Road.  Apaprently, a Honda Accord was turning into a parking lot and struck Mr. Dechert.  The driver of the Accord was cited for driving with a revoked license.

Read more about this terrible Fayetteville bicycle accident.

If you or a fmaily member have a question about a bicycle accident, contact the bicycle accident lawyers at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation.  We have handled dozens of bicycle accidnetc ases across North Carolina and knwo the laws that impact these important cases.

 A gentlemen riding his bicycle in Cary, North Carolina was seriously injured in a recent car accident. 

The accident apparently happened when a car turned into bicyclist Craig Purcell’s path while he was riding on Cary parkway near Kildaire Farm Road.  The other driver was cited for failure to yield in a turn.

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This accident sounds like many that we have seen for clients over the last few years.  Motor vehicles repeatedly do not pay attention to bicycles and motorcycles when using the roadways and bad accidents happen.  Hopefully Mr. Purcell will recover from his injuries and drivers will start paying more attention to bicyclists lawfully using North Carolina roads.

A Lumberton bicyclist was killed in an accident on Thursday night while riding on N.C. 41 near Fairmont.

The bicyclist apparently did not have any reflective material on his bicycle or clothing at the time of the accident.  As a result, reports are that the driver of the car will not be charged.

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A bicyclist was killed on Thursday afternoon in an accident near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

The accident apparently happened on Highway 179 between Shallotte and Brick Landing.  It is not clear what caused the accident.

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If you or a family member have been involved in a bicycle accident and have questions about your legal rights, contact the attorneys at Hendren & Malone for a free consultation.

Bicyclist James Vines of Teachy, North Carolina was killed on Tuesday evening when he was apparently hit by a drunk driver.

This terrible accident apparently happened on N.C. Highway 11 near Kenansville, North Carolina.  Police have now arrested David Maready in connection with the wreck.  According to reports, Mr. Maready had been drinking prior to the wreck.

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