by Russ Hymas | May 15, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Head Injuries While Biking, Road Safety For Bikes, Salt Lake City bicycle accident attorney, Utah Bicycle Accident Attorneys, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Utah Bicycle Accidents, Utah Bicycle Laws
A man tried to beat the traffic late last Monday evening when a car heading west failed to see him before it was too late. It happened at the intersection of 500 W and 500 S, and cars were traveling fast in preparation for entering the freeway. The man on the bike,...
by Russ Hymas | May 8, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Children Bicycle Accidents, Head Injuries While Biking, Personal Injury Attorney, Utah Bicycle Accidents
Dr. Jackson Dempsey, an Oregon psychiatrist, plead guilty last Wednesday to booby trapping a bike trail near his home in the Ashland area. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail due to injuries that 3 mountain bikers had sustained. He has not admitted to exactly why he...
by Russ Hymas | May 6, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Insurance, Children Bicycle Accidents, Head Injuries While Biking, Helmet Safety, Road Safety For Bikes, Salt Lake City bicycle accident attorney, Utah Bicycle Accident Attorneys, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Utah Bicycle Accidents, Utah Bicycle Laws |
Often when we talk about cyclists, we focus on the fact that riders out there have the same protection on the road as vehicles. The flip side of this usually goes unmentioned, that cyclists also have the same responsibilities. KSL featured a story last week where...
by Russ Hymas | May 1, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Insurance, Biking Events, Helmet Safety, Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Accidents, Utah Bicycle Laws
This past weekend, I was afforded the wonderful opportunity to attend the 5th annual Utah Bike Summit. This year’s summit provided a wonderful venue for cycling enthusiasts to gather around, share, and grow the hobby they love. Bicycle and Trail Advocates, bike...
by Russ Hymas | Apr 17, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Head Injuries While Biking, Utah Bicycle Accidents
Riding a bicycle can be a fun activity to do with friends and a great way to stay in shape but it can also be dangerous. Mountain biking is often considered an extreme sport and its danger is obvious but road biking can also be risky. The safety of cyclists is, for...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 21, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Road Safety For Bikes
Many people ask us whether it is illegal to ride your bike on a state highway. Generally, it is acceptable. However, there are few exceptions to the rules. Be aware of the restricted routes before you ride. The Utah Department of Transportation’s Bicycle...
