by Russ Hymas | Feb 15, 2016 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Injuries, Road Safety For Bikes
Too many great rides have been ruined because a bike hit a pothole or some other obstacle on the road. Bikes are some of the most common prey of potholes and debris, in part because of their construction. Thin tires and streamlined frames can quickly spell disaster....
by Ken Christensen | Aug 9, 2015 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer
You might already know the Christensen & Hymas attorneys: Russ Hymas, Ken Christensen, Matt Hansen, and Jake Lee. But you might not know firsthand our passion for cycling. Cycling is one of the many things that unifies us as lawyers and that gives us insights into...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 18, 2015 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Injuries
The Accident It was a warm morning in July of 2013 when Jeff Bickle started out on his morning bike ride, not knowing that his life would soon be turned upside down. While riding in the bike lane on Wall Avenue in Ogden, a careless driver made an unsafe left-hand...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 5, 2015 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Biking Events, Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Accident Attorneys, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Today we’d like to present you with a new opportunity (or two) to be more active in your cycling community. Riding our bikes can be a dangerous activity even at the best of times. It’s a price we pay for better health, freedom, and a connection to the...
by Russ Hymas | May 15, 2014 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Cycling Tips, Helmet Safety
Have you crashed on your bike? Do you have the same helmet you’ve used for decades? Does your helmet meet today’s safety standards? How often should you replace your helmet? While bike helmet manufacturers offer their opinions, the Bicycle Helmet Safety...
by Ken Christensen | Mar 11, 2014 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer
It may be reasonable to assume that as the popularity of an activity increases, the risks and accidents associated with that activity would increase. With cycling —whether that be in Utah, around the United States, or worldwide— the opposite is true. In fact, as the...