1. Streets near bars at closing time.

2. Beach promenades that are chock full of pedestrians, skaters, skateboarders and gawkers.

3. Streets near hospitals.

4. Narrow streets without bike lanes.

5. Streets on holidays like the 4th of July.

6. Steep mountain roads.

7. Deserted desert highways.

8. Perilous neighborhoods.

9. Driveways where people backout without looking.

10. High school and shopping parking lots.

Here are ten other tips of advice from a bicycle accident lawyer to follow if you have been in an accident. You can also learn more about how to handle a personal injury in Orange, or any city, by calling the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson at any of the numbers which can be found on our website at http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com  and learning how we can help you.

Obviously, if you have had an accident, and you are reading all of this advice, it may have been a few hours since the accident. But, if you ever have another accident, or if it’s only been a few hours since you were hurt, here’s what you should do from the start.

First, take a look around and determine if you or anyone, are hurt. If so, taking steps like trying to prevent further injury or loss of blood are the most vital thing you can do. Even if some other driver caused you to be injured, it’s just excellent manners to help the other driver if they are hurt. They may even be so thankful that they admit their fault to you. The worst thing you can do is get mad or start a fight.

Second, make sure everyone is safe from being injured further. If you are in the middle of traffic, and you are dizzy, sit down away from traffic. If your vehicle is a traffic hazard and you have accident warning devices like flares or triangles, place them out on the road to warn other drivers and get away from the car. Let the police an other emergency personnel investigate the scene with the vehicles in place and go them more safely at a later point.

Third, call the police. Accident reports are extremely helpful if the police will do such a report. Let the police know you are injured immediately. Answer the police questions honestly. But if you are dazed or confused, let them know you need medical treatment and answer only what you feel sure about. Remember, your statements can and will be used against you if you admit fault, and it will be too late and too fishy to later say you didn’t know what you were saying at the scene. Police know that your best recollection is immediately after an accident.

Fourth, get the other driver’s information including their names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, make and model of their vehicles, license plate numbers, and their insurance company name and policy number. If there are witnesses, get their names, addresses and telephone numbers as well. If the other driver makes any admissions of fault, write those down as well.

Fifth, if you have a camera on your cell phone or in the car and you aren’t too injured, take some photos of the vehicles and the scene. If you can’t do it straight away, do it after you are released from the hospital.

Sixth, if you are hurt, obtain medical treatment. Don’t decline the ambulance or hospital examination to save your insurance company money or to be stoic. Take your valuables out of your car if you can and get checked out at the hospital. If you are not hurt, don’t get treatment you don’t need. But, remember, after an accident, you may feel a rush of adrenaline that causes you to only start feeling symptoms of pain a few hours later. If you have a health plot that requires you to obtain permission first, call them and find out where you are allowed to seek treatment.

Seventh, call a excellent bicycle accident lawyer as soon as you have had your initial treatment, so the attorney can gather other vital evidence and prevent the insurance company from taking advantage of you and obtaining such things as recorded statements that you feel fine, when many of your symptoms have yet to manifest themselves. A excellent bicycle accident lawyer can save you from making a fantastic deal of mistakes and can shoulder much of the hassle of knowing what to do about car repairs, car rentals, medical treatment, witness statements and the like. If you reckon you will save money by not having an attorney, reckon again. A excellent bicycle accident lawyer can nearly always obtain much higher settlements, obtain reductions of medical bills and insurance liens and prevent you from making costly mistakes. Also, most bicycle accident attorneys advance costs of obtaining police reports, medical records and the like and are paid and reimbursed for these costs only out of any settlement.

Eight, you will need to report the accident to your insurance company, but since they will want to take a recorded statement from you, just like any other driver’s insurance company, it’s excellent advice to retain an attorney first. And if the other driver did not have insurance, remember that it is your own insurance company that will be your adversary. You will also need to report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles and your lawyer can give you the form for this.

Ninth, do not agree to settle your claim privately with the person at fault for the accident. This nearly never works out to your advantage. Don’t agree not to call the police. Police reports that determine the fault for an accident are golden. Your agreement to not involve the police only affords an opportunity for the other driver to change his tale and blame you when the police will no longer investigate the accident.

Tenth, don’t pay a traffic ticket without a fight if you weren’t at fault or agree to accept a small payment for your vehicle repairs without knowing that the amount will in fact cover the cost of all the repairs.

If you’ve had a bicycle accident in Orange County, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton, costa Mesa, Westminster, Buena Park, Mission Viejo, Garden Grove, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Chino Hills, or anywhere in Southern California, we have the knowledge and resources to be your Orange Bicycle Accident Lawyer and your Orange County Bicycle Accident Attorney. Be sure to hire a California law firm with auto, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, car, bus, train, boat and airplane accident experience, wrongful death experience and insurance law expertise who can ensure you are properly represented and get the compensation you deserve.

If you have a personal injury legal matter, a dog bite or if you’ve lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, call the Law Offices of R. Sebastian Gibson, or visit our website at http://www.SebastianGibsonLaw.com  and learn how we can help you.

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How many times have you felt during a race that you are just lacking that extra small or your bike keeps letting you down. Well it happens to us all and very often a simple maintenance regime for getting a Motocross bike race ready is all you need. Follow my simple to follow steps below and get your self into the habit of getting a motocross bike in top condition and ready to race.

Clean your bike top to bottom. Dirt gets everywhere and a stray piece could stop anything working. Sure there will be loads on the track, but why start at a disadvantage. Clean the dirt off your forks, not only will any dirt ruin your seals it will slow the rate at which your forks work. If you can afford them get fork protectors or seal savers. A flying rock can really be expensive if it takes a chunk out of your forks. Ensure your radiator is clear of dirt, airflow through this keeps your bike at the right temperature. Take your cables out, clean them and lubricate them. Don’t go mad on oiling and greasing components that are external. Just enough to lubricate them, but not too much or dust will stick to it like a magnet. Check the water level and state of the water. If it looks grimy, chances are it is starting to block up your system. Change it before it lets you down. Check the oil levels, again change it as needed. You should get into the habit of changing oil and water on a regular basis. Check every nut and bolt on the bike. Start at the front and systematically go through the bike. I have seen many a race lost by a simple nut coming off a motocross bike. I have even seen loose seats and trust me trying to concentrate while a seat is flapping about is not going to keep you in with the top riders.

I hope you have loved part one on how to get a Motocross bike race ready. These are just the basics and in part two I will start to discuss in more detail some of the things that you should be doing to ensure a Motocross bike always gets you though the race.

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If you’re like most people in America, you’re probably looking to get in a bit better shape. Of course, we all know this isn’t as simple as it sounds. Finding the time can be hard, but find the motivation can be even harder when all you have to look forward to is a long slog on the treadmill. You need a way to exercise that you’ll like, rather than dread. If you can’t wait to go do your workout, you’ll certainly be in much better shape.

For me, and for many others, road biking fits this description perfectly. Nothing else is quite like the sensation of freedom and speed you get from riding on a road bike, watching the miles glide by as you proppel yourself under your own power through the scenic countryside. You’re getting one of the best workouts there is, but you won’t even notice. Instead, you’ll be pushing yourself to race your buddies to the top of the hill, or taking tight corners as you glide down a curvy mountain road at car-like speeds.

The reason road biking is such a fantastic workout, besides the fact that its a ton of fun, is that it works multiple body energy systems. Most of you are probably familiar with the concept of “aerobic” and “anaerobic” exercise. Without getting into the details, we can summarize aerobic exercise as long, slow, gradual exercise that keeps your heart rate up, and anaerobic excerise as small, very high intensity effort. Working both systems is essential for optimal fitness, and road biking does just this.

For example, when you’re do a long, slow, flat ride, you’re helping work your aerobic systems. When you’re sprinting that last part of a steep hill climb, you’re getting an intense anaerobic workout. You control what kind of workout you get but what kind of ride you take. It’s that simple.

So, what does it take to get in on a fantastic sport like this? Well, its fortunately quite simple. With just a bike, shoes, helmet, proper clothing, and a few other accessories, you’re off and ready to go. Since its just ride a bike, you don’t need to take any special classes to learn what you need to do. Of course, there will be a slight learning curve if you’ve never ridden a road bike before.

Compared to the inexpensive, heavy, clunky cheap bikes most people spend their lives riding, a road bike will feel like a highly tuned sports car. In other words, it will be twitchy and quick, and you need to pay attention to keep from crashing. Don’t worry, though, you’ll catch on soon enough as you start riding.

In fact, once you get going with the riding, you’ll learn one of the best things about road biking: progression. The more you ride, the quicker you’ll get. Soon you’ll be timing yourself on your favorite rides, attempting to break your previous records. By doing this, you are literally watching yourself getting in better shape, and having a blast while doing it!

So, I hope all this has helped you see a small what road biking can do for your fitness. It’s simple, fun, and can last you a lifetime. Visit your local bike ship today, or read more to find out even more about this fantastic sport.