Eight years ago today, Rachael Maney became the Director of Bike Law and helped co‑found the Bike Law Foundation, our non-profit arm. Today, we celebrate her success in transforming Bike Law from a national network of bicycle crash lawyers into a leading voice in bicycle advocacy and safety. When Rachael joined, Bike Law’s focus was…
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Rachael: 8 Years At Bike Law!
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Paul, My Brother, Rest in Peace.
If there’s one thing we know at Bike Law, it’s that behind every cycling fatality there’s grief and a longing for justice. And sometimes justice is just understanding what happened. Paul Rucker’s story reminds us of the importance of putting aside assumptions and finding the truth. Paul wasn’t perfect. None of us are. But his family…
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HELP NEEDED! New Orleans Hit and Run
Please help us find the driver of the dark-colored, four-door sedan that hit and paralyzed Omar Hindi on Monday, August 7, 2017. The crash happened on the Westbound downslope of the Seabrook Bridge in New Orleans near Lakefront Airport. The sedan should be expected to have damage to its front passenger bumper/headlight and to its…
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Joe Piscitello Joins Bicycle Attorney Network to Represent Bike Law PA
Bike Law, a network of independent bicycle lawyers across North America, is proud to announce that Joe Piscitello of Piscitello Law has joined the network to represent Bike Law Pennsylvania. Joe joins 18 fellow bicycle crash attorneys in the United States and Canada that are focused on representing bicyclists and protecting their rights. Joe founded Piscitello Law thirty years…
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Danny Feldman to Represent Bike Law Alabama
We are thrilled to announce that Danny Feldman is back in the ranks of Bike Law to represent Bike Law Alabama. Our work of protecting the rights of bicyclists is critical in Alabama, one of the last states with contributory negligence. Meet Danny Feldman of Bike Law Alabama Danny Feldman has been riding his bike since 1987,…
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Bike Advocacy: Equity and a Paradigm Shift
A guest article from Amy Johnson Ely, Executive Director of Palmetto Cycling Coalition, SC’s state bike and walking advocacy organization. The landscape of bike and street politics has changed. The entire movement is redefining itself, and it is going to be beautiful. The identity of “bicyclists” has evolved. Our leadership can and should represent more – more…
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Colorado’s Bicycle Law Now Includes Electric Bikes
On August 9, 2017, the Colorado bicycle law that regulates the operation of bicycles in our State changed again based on the advent of electrical assisted bicycles or “e-bikes.” E-bikes have gained in popularity over the years and there has been a push by the bike industry and People for Bikes to have uniform legislation nationwide so…
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Podcast: Nako Was Hit From Behind and Then Sued by the Driver
Earlier this summer Bob Mionske was a guest on the popular podcast, The Outspoken Cyclist. The topic was the incident of Nako Nakatsuka who was hit from behind and then was sued by the driver who hit her! Bob discusses the case, what to do when you are involved in a bike crash, and how to prevent future litigation. Give the…
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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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Punishment Pass Defined
What is a Punishment Pass? Punishment Pass – When a motor vehicle driver intentionally drives close enough to the cyclist, swerves toward the cyclist or otherwise maneuvers the motor vehicle in an effort to intimidate the cyclist or create fear of a crash or injury. End the Punishment Pass Join us in our efforts with…
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Maine’s Law Enforcement Collaborative
A collaborative group in Maine is tackling punishment passes, three-foot violations and other unsafe driving practices from within Maine’s Law Enforcement departments. In Maine, a group of law enforcement officers, legal professionals, bicycle racers, bicycle commuters, planners and educators led by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine (“BCM”) are working together to address unsafe driving behaviors…
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Michigan Bicyclists Score Legal Victory
Last week, in Grosse Pointe Farms, the Bike Law Defense League recorded another win for Michigan bicyclists. Joe McCormack, an avid cyclist, was ticketed for riding his bicycle on Mack Avenue at the end of a long ride on a cold day. The officer claimed Joe wasn’t following Michigan law which requires cyclists to ride…
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A Change in IL Jury Instructions for Bicycle Cases
Controversy is percolating here in Chicago over the ethics of being a jerk on the road. The specific question pondered is, “Are Reckless Driving and Biking Morally Equivalent?” This debate emerged – as most do these days – from a post on social media. It then crossed the evolutionary threshold into thoughtful journalistic query thanks…
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End the Punishment Pass
It’s the ride you’ve been waiting for all week. You’re on a country road, maybe with a few friends, maybe in your favorite new kit. You’ve been out for 2 hours already, your legs are strong, the big ring feels small. Your real-world worries have faded away, and the road ahead asks more from you.…
