V10.4: Pedal cyclist injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : driver injured in traffic accident

Pedal cyclist injured in collision with pedestrian or animal signifies a trauma caused to a bike rider during a road accident involving a foot-traveller or an animal. The event places the pedal cyclist as the driver and the accident is acknowledged to have occurred in traffic. The cyclist may suffer from a variety of injuries due to the abrupt collision, like fractures, soft tissue injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or internal injuries. Symptoms can drastically vary based on the severity of the impact and location of the injury, but can commonly include pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, dizziness or confusion. Abrasions or 'road rash' from sliding on pavement is also common among cyclists. Following such injury, there might be potential post-traumatic stress or anxiety linked to the incident. In addition to the acute signs of injury, long-term consequences can occur depending on the nature of the injuries sustained.