by Russ Hymas | Nov 5, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Head Injuries While Biking, Helmet Safety, Utah Bicycle Accidents
It is not required in the state of Utah to wear a helmet. The case for no universal helmet law is personal responsibility. However, statistics prove that bicycle riders are less likely to suffer traumatic head injuries or death if they are wearing a helmet. Your...
by Russ Hymas | Aug 25, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Cycling Tips
Riding a bicycle that does not properly fit your body can be a pain—literally. Adjusting your bicycle is crucial. Adjusting your bike can not only make a huge difference as to your efficiency when you ride, but it is also important in preventing serious pain...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 29, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Head Injuries While Biking
While we often associate head injuries with high-impact sports like football, cycling is actually the top sport for such traumas—and it leads by a wider margin than you might think. The New York Times health blog, “Well,” suggests that cycling is one of...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 21, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Road Safety For Bikes
The National Highways Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a national survey in 2012 to obtain data measuring the attitudes, knowledge, and behavior related to outdoor walking and bicycling. Among other things, the study specifically addressed safety issues...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 18, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Utah Bicycle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), approximately 50,000 cyclists are injured after being hit by a motor vehicle each year. Between 2010 and 2011, deaths increased nine percent across the country. In Utah alone, 680 cyclists were injured...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 16, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Injuries, Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Accidents
There are two types of accidents (between vehicles) where the guilty driver of one vehicle leaves after causing damage to another person or vehicle. The first scenario involves an accident caused by someone who makes physical contact with the victim’s vehicle,...
