Author: Ann Groninger
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The fight for justice in Henderson County bicyclist death
North Carolina Judicial District 29(b) is comprised of three counties and holds civil Superior Court once or twice a month. I’ve learned over the years to look forward to going to court in these smaller counties. The courthouses are typically historic landmarks and your hearing notice sends you to someplace important sounding like “Courtroom 1.”…
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Efforts to Improve Bike Safety in Lake Norman
By Nicole Van Baelen If you recall from my last blog post, a small group of bicyclists in the Lake Norman area was spurred by the tragic death of on of our own to take action. We started out with a lot of ideas and energy that needed channeling. Just a little more than a…
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Bike Law Ambassador Takes Action!
By Nicole Van Baelen “You don’t change the world by simply looking at it; You change it through the way you choose to live in it!” In recent weeks, the death and serious injury of two bicyclists have left the Mooresville and Davidson area communities feeling shocked and helpless. A small group of us decided…
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NC Ride Guide 2020
Required Reading for NC Cyclists Here it is: Ann GroningerNorth Carolina lawyer and Bike Law founder, Ann Groninger, has advocated at the state level on behalf of bicyclists in North Carolina for over 15 years. Ann has offices in Charlotte and Durham and has helped bike accident clients in Asheville, Raleigh, Durham, Greenville, Wilmington, Fayetteville, and throughout…
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North Carolina Ride of Silence 2019
This year was my 10th Ride of Silence and the 10th one Bike Law North Carolina has co-sponsored in Charlotte. Hearing the poem read and seeing the throng of bicyclists roll silently out, is always chilling, no matter how often I see it. And rolling back in, knowing that music, refreshment and followship await, is always uplifting. Last night…
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North Carolina Trial VICTORY!
Report from Trial Attorney Helen Baddour Earlier this year, I began working with Ann Groninger, representing bicyclists in North Carolina. I have worked as a personal injury attorney for more than five years. For many years, I’ve been an avid runner, completing my second Boston Marathon two weeks ago. Working with Bike Law North Carolina…
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Amy Easter: Winston Salem Bicycle Advocate
Rides, Community, Culture, Advocacy I always say that my favorite thing about bicycling is getting to meet other people that are super passionate about bicycling. One of those people is Amy Easter. I’ve met Amy a number of times over the years at various advocacy events and was so excited to connect with her to…
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JURY AWARDS 4.5 MILLION FOR DEATH BY DISTRACTED DRIVING
Ann Groninger details the trial of the killer of cyclist Gene Rotberg. There is nothing good about losing a beloved husband, father and member of the community. Eugene (Gene) Rotberg will never be replaced; everyone who knew him has a hole in his or her heart because of Gene’s absence. Of course, the loss to…
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Law and Bicycling 101
Originally posted January 2012 & updated August 2017 Bike Law and laws are everywhere: First of all, every state has different bicycling laws, and within each state, some laws may vary from county to county. Although, the rules of the road are mostly state-wide and the county laws deal normally with other things that may affect…
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2017 Charlotte Law Enforcement Bicycle Ride to DC
Yesterday, Bike Law Cycle Club members Julia Engel and Garet Johnson joined Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department bicyclists and other riders from the community on the first leg of CMPD’s Annual Law Enforcement Bicycle Ride to Washington D.C. Every year, during National Police Week, officers from all over the country gather in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to…
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Ride Guide: 2017 BIKE! Charlotte Mayor’s Ride
A celebrated annual event in Charlotte is the annual Mayor’s Ride that kicks off two weeks of bicycling events around Charlotte, NC called BIKE! Charlotte. This morning Bike Law North Carolina helped kick off the ride in style. 2017 BIKE! Charlotte Events There are dozens of events over the next 2 weeks to motivate and educate bicyclists across Charlotte. Events you’ll…
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Ride Guide Charlotte: Bike LUCK Charity Ride April 29th
In Charlotte, there is a very special woman doing extraordinary things for children with congenital heart disease. Julia Engel, a 3 time Boston Marathon finisher, and road cycling badass was born with a VSD and later diagnosed with chronotropic incompetence and heart block. She has been able to enjoy biking and running thanks to 7 pacemakers…
