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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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
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Report on the First Annual North Carolina Bike Summit
Those of you who know me (Ann) know I’m not a big fan of meetings. I’d rather be riding my bike than talking about how to ride my bike. But the First Annual North Carolina Bike Summit was an exception to my general meeting antipathy. The fact that the summit organizers were able to attract
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Katherine Shubert Dies After Being Hit While Cycling In Summerfield
Our thoughts go out to Katherine’s family and friends: Winston-Salem-Cyclist-Dies-After-Being-Hit-By-SUV. Drivers have the obligation to drive appropriately for the conditions – whether it’s glaring sun or driving rain. Let’s keep working to improve safety, to avoid more tragic and unnecessary deaths.
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Cycling and the Law: Cars Approaching from Behind
From Ann in North Carolina: Hit from behind collisions are not nearly as statistically common as intersection collisions. But that doesn’t make the prospect of one any less frightening. To make matters worse, motorists often have no idea what to do when approaching a cyclist from behind and there’s plenty of confusion among cyclists as
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Florida is Even Worse Than South Carolina for Biking
Florida, known for its sunny weather and scenic routes, might seem like a cyclist’s paradise at first glance. However, for those who take to the roads on two wheels, Florida’s charm quickly fades in the face of harsh reality. When it comes to bicycling safety, Florida’s statistics are alarming and, unfortunately, even worse than those
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Statement from the Burke Family
With permission from the Burke family, I am posting the family’s statement to the the court during the Burke sentencing hearing that took place at 11:30 am this morning, October 18, 2011. The Burke FamilyVictim Impact StatementBy Paul Burke Eight months ago I gave a eulogy to celebrate my brother’s life. Although Matt’s time on
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Driver sentenced to jail and must forfeit license
At 1:00 pm today, the driver who killed Matt Burke was sentenced to 90 days in jail, 5 years of probation, and forfeited his driver’s license.
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S.C. Driver convicted of felony for killing cyclist
BREAKING NEWS: Monday, October 17, 2011, Aiken, South Carolina The driver who killed cyclist Dr. Matthew Burke pled guilty to felony manslaughter just after 3 p.m. and was sent to jail by an Aiken Circuit Court Judge. On October 1, 2010, on a straight road in broad daylight in Beech Island, South Carolina, driver Daniel
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Important New Maryland Bike Law
Like South Carolina and Georgia, Maryland has recently updated its Bicycle Law offering much more legal protection for cyclists. If you have questions, about Maryland bicycle laws, contact Maryland Bike Lawyer Peter Wilborn: [email protected] Read the press coverage here.
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The Lost Art of the Group Ride
Every so often, I’ll ride a recreational group ride. I love the camaraderie of cyclists, the talk, the last minute pumps of air, the clicking in, and the easy drifting out as a peloton. “I miss riding in a group,” I’ll think to myself. The magic ends by mile 10. The group will surge, gap,
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Why a Bicycle Lawyer is Different
After a coffee, one morning and a great talk about cycling advocacy, my friend and fellow cyclist Fred Sexton asked me to post this. Thanks, Fred! As a cyclist, you are part of a greater community of people who have a similar set of interests and values. You should know that as a member of that community
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Blue Ridge Tour, Day 4
The Queen Stage. 90 miles, 11,000 feet of climbing. Joined by South Carolina masters champion Scott Miner. I know I said that the other days were the greatest, but this was THE greatest.
