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Michigan bike accident lawyer on anti-bicyclist bias by police
Why lawyers should never take negligence for granted in bicycle accident cases I was sent an interesting article that appeared in the New York Times last week titled, “A new breed of lawyers focuses on...
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What happens if I’m injured in a bicycle accident in Michigan?
Potential cases and legal rights when a bicyclist gets hit by a car Now that the weather is warming up, we’re seeing a lot more bicyclists out there. On weekends, I’m one of them. But being an avid...
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Bicycle accidents and traumatic brain injury
Today I’d like to share a great looking graphic about bicycle accident injuries. I like this graphic because it visually drives home the point of how bicycle accidents – and especially bike accidents...
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6 most common bicycle accidents
Experienced lawyer reviews bicycle accident scenarios and injuries I found a great article by an attorney named Shaana Rahman in Trial Magazine. Rahman made some interesting points for attorneys...
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Top 3 most common defenses in bicycle accident and injury cases
My blog today is based on two cases I am preparing for trial now involving bike enthusiasts. Hopefully these thoughts will prove helpful for lawyers handling bicycle accident cases. There are certain...
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Dangerous roadways in bicycle accident lawsuits
Roadway issues that can cause bike accidents, and how to establish your case I’ve been blogging about tips for Michigan injury attorneys handling bicycle accident cases. Today’s post is about...
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I recently came across this article in the Boston Globe all about bias against cyclists. The Boston Globe article started by questioning whether a grand jury recently failed to serve an indictment...
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Does a bicyclist have to obey the same traffic laws as a motorist?
During National Bike Month in May, learn about bicycle traffic laws in Michigan and important safety tips Spring is finally here, and that means more people getting some sunshine and going on bike...
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Michigan Court of Appeals: No governmental immunity to shield Southfield from...
As a lawyer, I have helped a lot of people injured in bicycle accidents. Most involve cars and careless drivers. And I’ve previously written about issues that lawyers who represent injured bicyclists...
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Using bike hand signals can prevent bike-car accidents
Learn the basic bicycle hand signals to protect yourself and helping drivers understand your next move Rule No. 1 is wearing your helmet, and it’s one of the best things you can do while riding your...
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13 tips for safe driving around bicycles
Helping drivers protect bicyclists and coexist with them on the road I’ve written previously about many of my own legal cases involving people on bicycles who are injured by drivers, and how I’ve...
View ArticleHow to fit a bicycle helmet
Bicycle helmet safety tips for safe riding this summer Bicycle helmets save lives. And they reduce the risk of head injury by 85%, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
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Do bicycle helmets really protect against concussion and brain injury?
I read a recent article in Bicycling Magazine called “Senseless” by Bruce Barcott. This isn’t just any quick hitter article on bicycle safety or on the importance of wearing bike helmets. In search of...
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Who pays for bicycle damage caused by a Michigan auto accident?
Insurance lawyer answers common questions from bicycle accident victims Summer is now over, so why am I writing about bike damage in October? Well, to be honest, I’ve been meaning to get to this...
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Statistics: How many bicycle accidents are there in Michigan?
The latest bike-motor vehicle crash numbers are in from the Michigan State Police and shed light on dangers for cyclists I recently wrote about the things I wish Michigan bicyclists knew about...
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These bike crash dummies might finally convince you to wear your helmet
Giro bicycle helmet makers show what happens to your head (and brain) after a bike crash It’s October in Michigan and Indian summer is just wrapping up. As I write this, the forecast for tomorrow is...
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Would a bicycle highway through downtown Ann Arbor help prevent bike accidents?
Ann Arbor city officials are discussing the future of a bicycle highway through downtown to prevent bicycle-car crashes. I’ve written about bicycle friendly Ann Arbor before on this auto law blog....
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Should motorists have to allow a 5-foot ‘safe distance’ when passing bicyclists?
Senate Bill 123 proposes measure to prevent bike accidents with cars by protecting bikers from passing cars and trucks; Senate Bill 124 proposes better drivers ed and classroom instruction on ‘laws...
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National Bike Month: Keep bike accidents, safety in mind
Whether for fun or transportation, more bike are hitting the road now that the weather’s warmer. Be safe and avoid bike accidents during National Bike Month The post National Bike Month: Keep bike...
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A bike safety checklist to review before heading out
If it’s been a while since you put your feet to the pedals, here’s a good bike safety list to review to keep you in the saddle The post A bike safety checklist to review before heading out appeared...
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