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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Cyclist Obstructing Traffic? Nope – Roll the Videotape!
A Michigan State Trooper incorrectly told a bicyclist he had to ride single file on the road’s shoulder. With help from a member of the Bike Law network and the trooper’s own dash cam video the cyclist had the ticket dismissed. When a Michigan bicyclist got a ticket in 2015 for impeding traffic, he could…
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The Tragic Death of Gunnison Bicyclist Dale Thomas
The owner of an asphalt company told an unlicensed teen to drive a truck pulling heavy equipment, and a cyclist died as a result. Now the truck owner is fighting criminal charges — and his insurer says the biker was at fault. Friday, June 19, 2015, was a beautiful summer day in Gunnison, Colorado. Dale…
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Checking In With Memphis Bicycle Advocates
Bike Law recently caught up with Memphis bicycle advocates Kyle Wagenschutz and Tulio Bertorini to discuss biking in their city. Both Kyle and Tulio have made national news for their efforts on behalf of cyclists in Memphis. We came away inspired by the great things they are doing. Tulio and the Memphis Hightailers First, we…
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Memphis Bicycle Accident Statistics
New bicycle lanes and other facilities in Memphis are making the streets safer. New bike facilities in Memphis – currently at more than 200 miles of bicycle lanes, bike paths, cycletracks and shared lane markings – are making the streets safer for bikers, says Kyle Wagenschutz, the city’s Bicycle / Pedestrian Program Manager. “We have found…
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Living with Stop as Yield for Cyclists
Bike Law attorney Kurt Holzer makes a compelling case for the “Idaho Stop.” I’ve been representing cyclists in Idaho bike accidents for nearly 25 years. Many people are aware of our state statute that is referred to by many as the Idaho Stop Law. My experience, both on my bike and at my desk, has…
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Bike Law Attorney Fights “Recreational Property” Status for Chicago Bike Lanes
Illinois Bike Law attorney Brendan Kevenides made the news last week in his legal fight to block Chicago from calling its bike lanes “recreational property.” Brendan is representing a 35-year-old cyclist who was seriously injured in 2014 when she hit a sinkhole in a bike lane on North Damien Street. The cyclist’s injuries included facial scars and…
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Faulty Police Report Fixed In Biker’s Death
The parents of 23-year-old Canadian bicyclist Iain Gerrard heard the words no parents ever want to hear: “Your son is dead.” On July 14, 2014, the Gerrards learned their son had been killed in Mississippi on a bike tour of the Deep South. Iain’s parents were devastated by the news. Their grief quickly turned to anger…
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Chicago Cannot Deny Responsibility For Bike Lane Hazards
In a hearing last week in the Circuit Court of Cook County the City of Chicago sought to have all of the bicycle lanes installed throughout the City declared “recreational facilities.” The effect of this creative legal maneuver would have been to immunize the municipality for injuries to bicyclists caused by the City’s failure to…
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Ontario Bike Law Attorney Wants Tougher Penalties To Protect Bicyclists
Lawyer Patrick Brown, a member of the Bike Law network in Canada, is lobbying for “vulnerable road user” laws in his region, much like the laws adopted by some U.S. states to protect bicyclists and pedestrians. Brown was recently interviewed by thestar.com about the need for stiffer penalties for motorists who kill other road users, such…
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Felony Manslaughter Charge in Bicyclist’s Death
Justice may finally be here for the family and friends of a bike rider who was killed in 2015 by an Oklahoma driver. Patrick Wanninkhof, 25, was a popular New York City school teacher who took part last summer in a cross-country ride with Bike & Build, a nonprofit group that raises money for affordable housing…
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Maine Bike Law Attorney Lauri Boxer-Macomber
Meet Maine Bike Law Attorney Lauri Boxer-Macomber Lauri Boxer-Macomber is a Maine attorney who has embraced bicycling for decades. Lauri’s law practice is focused on advocating for the rights of bicyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. She is a member of the national Bike Law network. Lauri advocates for racers, commuters, recreational riders, triathletes, new Mainers and…
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Charlotte Bike Mechanic Among The Nation’s Best at Wrenching!
There’s a lot of exciting bike racing going on this week in at Cyclocross Nationals in Asheville, North Carolina. We’ll have some reports on that. In the meantime, another exciting competition took place last night – the Mechanics National Championships, held at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Charlotte, North Carolina’s own Tim Anderson took away a…
