Sep 27, 2016 | Bike Accident
The Cycling In The South Bay blog had a great post recently that captures very well the agony/frustration/despair that often afflicts my clients who have suffered life-changing bike crashes. The blog post looks at a January 2015 collision Deb Banks...
Jul 19, 2012 | Bike Accident
I was recently asked by another bicyclist for my advice about how much insurance he should have. He wondered whether he should get some bicycle-specific insurance to supplement his SUM insurance. SUM is short for Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists...
Mar 26, 2012 | Bike Accident
Professional triathlete Jordan Rapp recently wrote about what he learned after a near-fatal collision he had with a car two years ago. It is a very compelling and heartfelt account of how he almost died and grew to appreciate life much more. Jordan shares plenty of...
Sep 7, 2011 | Bike Accident
I am an avid cyclist and bike accident lawyer, and I recently discovered an important blog entry posted by a bicycle accident lawyer in South Carolina. It’s a “must-read” for ALL cyclists in Elmira, Corning and the Twin Tiers! South Carolina bike...
Apr 12, 2011 | Bike Accident
Spring has finally sprung in Upstate NY and I know that the cyclists in my area (Elmira/Corning/Ithaca/Rochester) are loving the warmer weather. While there are LOTS of things we should be attending to as we start a new season, and I will be blogging about those...
Jun 8, 2010 | Bike Accident
There’s something ALL cyclists MUST do to protect themselves. It’s got nothing to do with the typical road safety tips you hear. It’s not enough to practice safe cycling and have the proper equipment. You’ve got to protect yourself and your...
Jan 25, 2010 | Bike Accident
True stories, especially cautionary tales, are always more compelling than any fiction. I wanted to share the story of a friend of mine and bike accident victim, Brian Klotz. In the aftermath of a terrible collision that left him with serious injuries, Brian learned...
Dec 7, 2009 | Bike Accident
I have a true story to share about the serious consequences of NOT having the correct car insurance. The cautionary tale I have to tell happened to a local person, a client of mine who gave me the go-ahead to share his name and story. I have blogged before and even...