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The mild weather, beautiful views, and pro-environmental culture of California lead many people to use bicycles. Whether it’s for commuting purposes or for leisure, bicycles are very popular in this sunny state. Though it is an economic and environmentally friendly mode of travel, bike riding is not without drawbacks. In 2015, over 800 people died in a bicycle accident that involved a motor vehicle. That’s more than 2 each day on average. Not including the severe tragedy of death while out for a ride, over 48,000 bicyclists were injured in a car collision in 2014. These statistics were provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the department responsible for highway and traffic safety. If you or someone you know has been injured in a bicycle related accident, consider speaking to an accident lawyer to learn what legal course of actions you can take.