The Beginner’s Guide to Cycling Road Safety Tips
Riding a bicycle on shared roads can be dangerous, especially if you are a beginner. Because bicycles are lightweight, even a minor cycling accident can lead to serious injuries. While avoiding a collision with another cyclist or driver is not always in your control, there…
All About Cycling Insurance
Gaining access to insurance coverage for cycling injuries poses a problem that seems unfair to cyclists. Some states allow cyclists to recover damages from an at fault driver’s automobile policy. However, many drivers are either uninsured or carry coverage amounts that are inadequate. Other states…
Training and Building Muscle After a Cycling Accident
With an effective and efficient combination of cardiovascular benefits and muscle-building potential, cycling is a great way to get into, or stay in, great shape. No matter what your age or athletic background, you can find an enjoyable and effective form of exercise in cycling….
What to Do After a Cycling Accident
The immediate aftermath of a cycling accident can be extremely stressful and overwhelming, especially if you are seriously injured by another cyclist or driver. Unfortunately, the way you act right after your collision can make or break your chances of receiving compensation for your cycling…
The Endless Battle: Dealing with Insurance Companies After an Accident
Dealing with Insurance Companies A cyclist injured by a negligent motorist often faces a twofold situation. They may become injured when a motorist failed to recognize their right to a roadway, causing a collision. As an avid cyclist and experienced personal injury attorney, Attorney Bill…
Never Leave Home Without These Cycling Essentials
Participation in some sports activities requires more preparation than others, and cycling is at the top of the list. Golfers have to gather shoes, hats, tees, balls, and clubs to go to the course, but most items are conveniently stored in a golf bag. As…
Are Drivers Biased Against Bicyclists?
Cycling is an activity that can help you stay healthy and save money on gas, if you decide to choose two wheels over four for your daily commute. And while cycling alone can help you improve your cardiovascular health and muscular strength, your health can…
National Bike Month Maintenance Guide
May is National Bike Month! Attorney Bill Shirer, the Cyclist at Law, knows just how precious and important a cyclist’s bike can be, which is why the law office promote cycling safety. No one wants to lose their bike in a cycling accident, and preventative…
Common Injuries After a Bike Accident
The exhilaration of a ride in the open air is healthful and good for your circulation, but a bike is no match for an automobile when you are involved in a crash. Cycling can expose a rider to head injuries, including a broken nose, lacerations,…
How Bicycle Helmets Are Made
Manufacturers sometimes have to exceed government standards to meet the ones established by the Snell Memorial Foundation. Helmets are designed to promote bicycle safety by limiting head injuries in cycling accidents, and responsible cyclists always wear them. However, accidents do happen, and when they do,…