Author: Bike Law
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Lids for Kids: Grand Rapids
This past Saturday, June 14, 2014, my firm (the Sinas Dramis Law Firm), along with the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI), co-sponsored the 1st annual “Lids for Kids” Bike Helmet Giveaway and Bike Safety event, held at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids. This was our first helmet event in the Grand Rapids area, and was
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Bicycling Law could be included in Michigan Drivers’ Ed
Bike Law Bryan reports on getting one step closer to including bicycling rights in Drivers’ Education. As a bicycle accident lawyer in Michigan, I am thrilled to report that HB 5438, passed unanimously by the House, seeks to include information about bicycle and motorcycle laws in Michigan drivers’ education courses. Yesterday, the Michigan House passed
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Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawyer gives away 5000th Bicycle Helmet
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, my law firm (the Sinas Dramis Law Firm) held its 12th annual “Heads Up for Safety” bike helmet event. With our co-sponsors, the Michigan Association for Justice, Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, and WLAJ, we provided and fitted 350 kids with bike helmets. Since sponsoring its first bike helmet event, the
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Why Being a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Matters
Tennessee Bicycle Accident Lawyer Amy Benner on the challenges and opportunities of being an attorney for the rights of bicyclists. Last Tuesday, I was thrilled to officially become affiliated with Tennessee Bike Law as the Tennessee attorney in the network, covering the State from Memphis to Nashville to Knoxville and all places in between. Well-timed, because on
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Portland Bicycle Accident Attorney on Vulnerable Road User Laws
Out Of Tragedy, Halting Steps Towards Protecting Vulnerable Users Gerald Apple was returning home from a ride. One left turn, and he would be in his driveway. But as he began turning, a driver coming up behind him passed Gerald on the left, hit Gerald, and knocked him into a drainage ditch in front of
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Bike Crash Lawyer Speaks to Kansas City Women’s Bike Summit
On May 10, 2014, BikeWalkKC sponsored its Women’s Bike Summit at the Ewing and Muriel Kaufman Foundation Center in Kansas City. Over 100 Women from different cycling tribes participated in the all-day event. Commuters, racers, tourers, and general enthusiasts created a diverse group. Bike Law Vance was a guest speaker and participated in a panel discussion on the topic of bicycle
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Portland Bike Accident Attorney’s Column in Bicycling Magazine
Bike Law Bob (I/Peter actually refer to him as Mr. Mionske) writes (and has written for years) a monthly column in Bicycling Magazine called “Road Rights” in which he tackles a different bike law issue every issue. The archive of his articles covers every possible aspect of representing cyclists in bicycle accidents and promoting the rights
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Grand Rapids Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawyer on Why No-Fault Laws Hurt Cyclists
Bike Accidents and Auto No-Fault Reform: A Dangerous Combination A series of seemingly unrelated events are combining to form a great danger to Michigan bicyclists, especially those in West Michigan. In April, the Grand Rapids Business Journal reported that Grand Rapids has the highest number of bike fatalities in the state. According to that article, bicyclists
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Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawyer Bryan Waldman on the need for a Safe Passing Law
For the safety of Michigan bicyclists and motorists, it is hard to imagine a more important piece of legislation than a “safe passing law.” Safe passing laws require motorists to pass bicycles at a safe distance and speed, and often dictate a minimum distance (typically three feet) that motorists must ensure separates the edge of
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Missouri & Kansas Bike Accident Lawyer Vance Preman Joins the Bike Law Network
Bike Law is thrilled to announce that Kansas City bike accident lawyer Vance Preman has joined the Bike Law Network. Vance is a perfect fit: an experience trial lawyer, an avid rider, and a committed cycling advocate. Read more his Missouri and Kansas pages. Six years ago, Vance Preman had his bike renaissance. Inspired by the 2008 MS 150, Vance
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Colorado Bike Law in the Classroom
We got lots of complaints about the cycling “techniques” of students around college campuses. Here’s a group of students wanting to learn to commute safely and to teach others how to do so. Bike Law Colorado attorney Brian Weiss talked to college students at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) on the Auraria Campus in
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Charleston Bicycle Attorney reports on Charleston Moves Advocacy Success
Tom Bradford, Executive Director of Charleston Moves, is passionate about urban planning and bicycle advocacy. Here he shares his recent experience with the improvements for the Rte. 41 Bridge over the Wando River. “The South Carolina Department of Transportation, confronted by a large array of political leaders and public officials, changed the configuration of the
