Two years ago, on a family trip to Switzerland, my wife and I rented two electric-assisted mountain bikes, or e-MTBs, to tackle some steep trails near the Matterhorn. The salesperson said, in no uncertain terms, that the new e-MTBs were the way of the future, and we should give them a try. So we did.
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From Winner to Advocate: One Cyclist’s E-Bike Journey
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Are Bicycle Crashes Accidents?
Although people often use the words ” ” and ” ” interchangeably, those of us that use these words all day agree that an means something unfortunate that cannot be avoided. A , on the other hand, is the result of choices made and risks disregarded. In our line of work, the words “bicycle crash”
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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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Louisiana Bike Lawyer Charlie Thomas Joins the Bike Law Network
I/Charlie write to express my excitement about receiving the Bike Law Louisiana torch that Beaux Jones has recently passed to me. Beaux has done a superb job of advocating for Bike Law’s causes in the past. Accordingly, Bike Law Louisiana will be forever grateful for Beaux’s energetic involvement in the cycling community and passion for
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Profile of North Carolina Bicycle Advocate: Pam Murray
I always said the best way to make cycling better and safer for everyone is simply to get more people out riding their bikes. If there’s one person I know who lives and breathes that philosophy every day, it’s Pamela Murray – founder of PMTNR, charlottespokespeople and last weekend’s Bike Fest. Anyone who knows Pam knows her passion
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Personalizing the Consequences of Bicycle Crashes – the Gerald Apple Story
I always wonder what it will take to get the attention of motorists. How can we drive it into people that they shouldn’t take risks when operating a two ton hunk of metal at high speed? Maybe stricter traffic laws – lower speed limits, prohibiting cell phone use – would help; or increasing punishments for those who break
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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
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Welcome Bob Mionske to the Bike Law team!
We (Ann and Peter) are thrilled to welcome Bob Mionske to the Bike Law Team. Bob is a guru on bike law. If you don’t already know, Bob is a Portland, OR attorney and cycling advocate who handles bicycle accidents and stands up for cyclists’ rights across the country. He is also a former
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Pedal Safely in the USA
London saw an increase in cyclist fatalities in 2013, but it’s still not the most dangerous place to ride. Unfortunately, the U.S. wins the award for most dangerous place to bike. “Americans are not only among the world’s least avid cyclists; they are also among the most likely to get killed.” – A rather morbid statement
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Is Charleston Ready for Bicycle Tourists?
On November 21st, 2013, the New York Times Travel section featured Charleston (again). In “36 Hours in Charleston,” cycling is listed as one of the top things to do: “The quickest way to soak up all the city’s marvels is on two wheels. Rent beach cruisers from the Bicycle Shoppe, where you can also pick
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Take That, Contributory Negligence
Contributory negligence is most frustrating when a driver knows he did something wrong, admits he did something wrong and is still trying to get out of it by arguing that the person he hurt is at least some small percentage at fault. A surprisingly not-so-uncommon explanation: “Yeah I know I didn’t look before turning right on red, but that
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Contrib Sucks!
We trial lawyers love to talk about our successes, and we get lots of opportunities to do that. But we’re not just your lawyers, we’re your community. When one of us loses, we share the loss. So here’s a trial story that will tell you how much work we have left to do in North
