by Russ Hymas | Mar 26, 2013 | Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Laws
Did you know that HALF of all daily trips in this country are five miles or less? With this short a distance, bicycling would be a fun, easy, and practical way to travel to school, work, or do errands. Especially in Salt Lake City, combined with the local transit,...
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...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 19, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Insurance, Biking Events, Road Safety For Bikes
Thinking of getting into better biking shape? The best way to do so, is to start riding more! If you live in the Salt Lake area, you are a lucky cyclist. Not all cities are nearly as bike-friendly as this wonderful mountain town, so take advantage of the riding...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 14, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Insurance, Helmet Safety
LifeBEAM Technologies Ltd. is a company based out of Israel whose purpose is to “bring the health monitoring industry to new heights.” They are a very cool company that has transferred their large-scale work in Defense and Aerospace Domains into...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 12, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Helmet Safety, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer
The term “negligence” can sometimes seem like a complicated legal term, but most of us are actually aware of its meaning, we just might not know it! According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: having neglect is “to leave undone or unattended to,...
by Russ Hymas | Mar 7, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents
Summertime, And the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’ And the cotton is high… Cotton may not be one of Utah’s hot commodities, but Ira Gershwin’s effusive lyrics express well the sentiment that floods much of the state at this time of year....
by Russ Hymas | Mar 5, 2013 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Insurance, Biking Events, Personal Injury Attorney, Salt Lake City bicycle accident attorney
Starting this month, Salt Lake City and the Downtown Alliance are launching a new bike share program, which for the first time in Utah will be solar powered! This program to promote exercise, economic development, and clean air, is entitled “Green Bike.”...
by Russ Hymas | Feb 27, 2013 | Road Safety For Bikes
For big cyclists, winter can be a bummer to try and navigate through! The dark, cold, and slippery can make biking less fun. Here are a few tips from the experts at bikeradar.com to help make this winter as fun and safe as summer when dealing with icy conditions, wet...
by Russ Hymas | Feb 12, 2013 | Bicycle Accidents
According to almost every state’s traffic or vehicle law, bicycles are considered vehicles. They are held to the same expectation of following the laws of the road that apply to cars, trucks, and motorcycles. If a cyclist and another vehicle collide, whoever has...
by Russ Hymas | Jan 29, 2013 | Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Laws
More aggressive, experienced bicyclists may feel perfectly comfortable biking on a busy, congested road. The more timid or inexperienced may take to the sidewalk, not wanting to risk pedaling in traffic. But what are the laws for bicyclists? Must they ride on the...
