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It may be a bit chilly for springtime, but some bicyclists are starting to venture out. This spring, they will have some new challenges – such as Michigan’s pothole-strewn roads, which makes riding safely and avoiding spills even more of a challenge. So it’s probably a good thing the Michigan Legislature had bicycling safely on …
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Bicycle helmet safety tips for safe riding this summer Bicycle helmets save lives. And they reduce the risk of head injury by 85%, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). But they have to be fitted properly in order to do so. Today I wanted to share this video from the NHTSA on …
Helping drivers protect bicyclists and coexist with them on the road I’ve written previously about many of my own legal cases involving people on bicycles who are injured by drivers, and how I’ve learned from trying these cases and talking with juries, just how many drivers of cars are biased against bicyclists and cyclists. Many …
Learn the basic bicycle hand signals to protect yourself and helping drivers understand your next move Rule No. 1 is wearing your helmet, and it’s one of the best things you can do while riding your bicycle. But what is Rule No. 2? I would say knowing and using your bike hand signals. Riding your …
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During National Bike Month in May, learn about bicycle traffic laws in Michigan and important safety tips Spring is finally here, and that means more people getting some sunshine and going on bike rides to have some fun. May is National Bike Month, which is a great time to hop on your bike and ride, …
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Experienced lawyer reviews bicycle accident scenarios and injuries I found a great article by an attorney named Shaana Rahman in Trial Magazine. Rahman made some interesting points for attorneys handling bicycle accident cases — that can also be helpful to bicycle enthusiasts themselves. Keep in mind, in 2009, 630 bicyclists were killed and 51,000 were …
