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Are Cyclists at Fault? What You Need to Know

November 9, 2022

Car accidents happen every day, including accidents that involve cyclists. Accidents in Utah have reached a 30-year high lately, posing an important question: are cyclists at fault if they’re involved in an accident, or does that responsibility fall on the driver? Knowing your rights in an accident is half the battle. As it turns out, there’s no flat “yes” or “no” answer to this question. Instead, there are some factors that determine who is at fault when there’s an accident of any kind, including bike accidents. One of the most significant factors is whether cyclists follow traffic laws

5 Common Things That Cause Bike Accidents

August 17, 2022

Bicyclists on the road are required to follow the same rules as automobiles, but many factors play into the number of injuries and accidents they encounter. Here’s a look at five common causes of bicycle accidents.

I Had a Bike Accident: What Do I Do?

July 13, 2022

If you have ever witnessed or been involved in a bike accident, you understand that it can be stressful and traumatic for everyone involved. Even in the best-case scenarios where no one is hurt, the high stress of the situation can feel overwhelming and make it difficult to know how to navigate the logistics. According to the CDC, an average of over 130,000 injuries occur from bike accidents each year. Almost 1,000 of those are fatalities. Both bikers and drivers can take measures to prevent bike accidents, but unfortunately, accidents will still occur. Did you know that legally

Step By Step Legal Process After A Bike Accident

June 22, 2022

Here are seven steps to take after you’ve been in a bike accident. Taking these steps will help bring about the best-case scenario for collecting damages from the accident.

Types of Accidents: Bicycle Hit and Runs

August 24, 2021

Bicycle hit-and-runs are one of the most common types of bicycle accidents, but there are steps you can take to protect your rights to justice. The number of preventable bicycle-related deaths has increased by six percent in recent years. Although drivers have the responsibility to stop, some choose to continue driving and leave you to fend for yourself. As a cyclist, you need to know what steps to take after an accident to preserve your legal rights. Bicycle Hit and Run Accidents in Utah A “hit-and-run” is an accident where the driver leaves the scene of the crash.

Pedestrian and Bike Accidents: Who’s at Fault?

August 16, 2019

One of the most overlooked types of accidents happens between pedestrians and bicyclists. People have a hard time believing that pedestrians or bicyclists can cause accidents, but they also share a road with drivers; everyone on public roads has a responsibility to be attentive. Any party could be negligent, it all depends on who is at fault in the event of an accident. To avoid an accident while you are on foot or riding your bike, it’s wise to be aware of Utah’s pedestrian and bicyclist laws. Pedestrian Laws A pedestrian is defined as someone who is walking

Laws Protecting Bicyclists

May 30, 2019

Utah’s Cyclist Laws Can Protect You Utah has taken a leading role in the United States for passing laws protecting the rights of bicyclists on our streets. Some unique cyclist laws include: In a typical year in Utah, more than 20 bikers and pedestrians are killed, and dozens more seriously injured by negligent drivers who fail to recognize the legal rights of bikers on Utah streets. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to properly yield the right of way to bikers. Frequent accidents occur because drivers fail to provide the critical three-foot buffer between themselves and the bike. If you

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Category: Bicyclists Injury

Are Cyclists at Fault? What You Need to Know

5 Common Things That Cause Bike Accidents

I Had a Bike Accident: What Do I Do?

Step By Step Legal Process After A Bike Accident

Types of Accidents: Bicycle Hit and Runs

Pedestrian and Bike Accidents: Who’s at Fault?

Laws Protecting Bicyclists

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