10 Tips for Cyclists: Don’t Get ‘Doored’
Getting “doored” or crashing into the carelessly opened door of a parked vehicle while on your bike is no fun, but it is common. Here are 10 tips to both avoid getting “doored” and to protect your rights if an unfortunate incident occurs:
Don’t Get Caught In The Dark: Parsing The Legal Requirements Of Lights and Reflectors While Cycling
It is important to consider safety during night riding because motorists that fail to see them injure many bicycle riders. Not only should you have at least one bright light on your bike for safety reasons, but you also need them for legal reasons as well.
A Concise Guide for Cyclists Encountering Law Enforcement
As users of the road, bicyclists are not immune to police encounters. This article outlines the best practices for handling these situations including consensual encounters vs. detentions, requests vs. commands, and why it’s best to cooperate.
Evidence Wins in the Bike vs. Car Fight
This information is a thumbnail sketch of what an experienced bicycle trial attorney looks for in the form of evidence to prove your case – either for settlement or trial purposes. Insurance companies respond in kind to valid evidence and proof. So do Juries. Go on the offensive in your case, collect the evidence and win!
Brain Injury Basics To Know If You Get in A Cycling Accident
When cyclists hit their heads in accidents there are numerous ways that the brain can be damaged, and just as many ways for this damage to manifest itself. The following provides a brief explanation of what may happen and how your attorney can prove it in court.
How to Deal With a Road-rageous Driver
Cyclist and attorney Richard L. Duquette breaks down some options for justice after an unpleasant encounter with a road raging driver. There are better choices than others, so choose your justice strategy wisely.
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