Category: Bike Law USA
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Bike Lanes: not always safe
Colorado Bicycle Accident Lawyer Brian Weiss reminds us to stay alert. Bike lanes are not necessarily a safe zone for bike riders, especially when poorly designed. When riding in bike lanes, do not let your guard down. As cyclists, we face drivers pulling into parking spaces next to bike lanes and opening their doors without
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What bike lawyers do when they go to a conference.
Bike Law Ann, Charlie, and Jackie take Baltimore by bike. Whatever kind of bike you ride or surface you ride on, bicycling is a great social activity. So what do a bunch of bicycle lawyers do when they have to meet to discuss bicycle laws around the country and debate the merits of certain types
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Bike haters, born or made?
Kansas Bicycle Accident Lawyer Vance Preman wants to know. Bike Law Vance here. Last week, Bike Law Ann wrote a passionate blog post about a morning ride in Charlotte, North Carolina and close calls she had with motorists. The post went viral, getting over 10,000 views. What followed was a “debate” in the comments to the post, including
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Denver Bike Lawyer reports on Bike Planning in Vancouver
Bicycle accident lawyer Jason Crawford returns to Vancouver, and likes what he sees. Recently, I (Bike Law Jason) visited Vancouver after a gap of several years. Having lived around Vancouver many years ago, I have spent an extensive amount of time in the city and been able to go everywhere I needed, or wanted, to
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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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Texas Bicycle Accident Lawyer: Can You Legally Drink and Bike?
Bicycling Under the Influence – Are You Breaking the Law? As a Texas bicycle accident lawyer, I often find myself in conversations with bicyclists about whether riding under the influence is legal. This topic has recently gained steam, especially with the introduction of more bicycle lanes in urban areas (connecting residences to watering holes) and the
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Maryland Bike Accident Lawyer on DC Area’s “Intersection of Doom”
Bike accident victim hit by car and then charged by the police! Excellent article today in the Washington Post about Rosslyn’s “Intersection of Doom.” It accurately portrays a Kafkaesque situation we deal with at Bike Law on a weekly basis: cyclist hit by a car, transported to the hospital, and presented with a traffic ticket by the
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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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Texas Bicycle Accident Lawyer on Fall in State’s Cycling Rankings
On the national stage, Texas is known for having an active and populous cycling community. Despite this, Texas has recently taken a step backwards in bicycle friendliness compared with other states. In national rankings released earlier this month by the League of American Bicyclists, Texas fell sharply. Texas dropped 11 spots since last year to number
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Colorado Bicycle Accident Lawyers on Laws that Protect Cyclists
Anyone who has spent time bicycling in Colorado has probably experienced the spine-tingling fear of a passing motorist who comes too close for comfort. Have you ever been buzzed by a car that gets too close to you when you are riding your bike on the road? As cyclists in Colorado for many years, Colorado
