by Ken Christensen | Apr 18, 2017 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Bicycle Accidents, Utah Bicycle Laws
A large number of serious bike accidents are collisions between drivers and cyclists. However, that is not the only way that cyclists can find themselves seriously injured. Faulty bikes, or faulty bike parts, cause far too many accidents. At Utah Bicycle Lawyers, we...
by Ken Christensen | Apr 6, 2017 | Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Laws
Right of way is one of the most debated driving topics. Knowing who goes when in what situation can be confusing. This is especially true for cyclists sharing the road with bigger, more dangerous vehicles. Failure to properly follow right of way laws causes too many...
by Russ Hymas | Dec 15, 2016 | Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Accident Lawyer, Utah Bicycle Laws
With more people using bikes as their primary mode of transportation, cities feel the pressure to become more bike-friendly. They are adding protected lanes, designated bike parking, and special signals to help cyclists. Cities in Utah are no exception. In fact, in...
by Ken Christensen | Nov 7, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents, Cycling Tips, Utah Bicycle Laws
For beginning cyclists, it may seem safer to ride on the sidewalk than on the road. Utah, unlike many other states, does allow cyclists to use sidewalks — with some rules and exceptions. But, just because it is legal doesn’t mean it is always the safest...
by Ken Christensen | Sep 20, 2016 | Cycling Tips, Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Laws
Many new cyclists ask similar questions: Should I get bike insurance? Should I ride clip-less? One such question is very important to answer correctly. That is, should I ride with or against traffic? This may seem trivial, but it is very important to ride with the...
by Ken Christensen | Jun 22, 2016 | Cycling Tips, Utah Bicycle Laws
Bikes allowed in the drive-thru lane. It’s a debate as old as time itself. Well, not really, but the discussion of its safety and efficacy has been going on for sometime here in Utah. In 2014, the Salt Lake City Council made it legal for bicycles to go through...
