Bicycle accidents occur when one or more parties are not paying enough attention to the road. Distracted drivers may not see crossing bicyclists, or may turn onto a road directly in front of a biker. Texting and driving is a major bicycle accident risk, as these drivers often take their eyes off the road and their hands from the wheel. Reckless driving is also a risk, and can cause bicycle accidents when a driver is under the influence of drugs/alcohol, speeding, or running red lights.
Drivers breaking roadway rules and behaving negligently are the most common causes of Bellevue bicycle accidents. If another driver did not cause the crash, however, the injured bicyclist may have a case against a product manufacturer for a defective bicycle part, or the city of Bellevue for a dangerous roadway, instead. Potholes, debris in the road, and malfunctioning traffic signs can all cause bicycle accidents.