Category: Bicycle Accidents
Technology Has Increased Bike Safety
By Jennifer Chamberlain on September 23, 2014 in Bicycle Accidents.
It is hard to feel strongly about self-driving and connected cars. As vulnerable road users, cyclists account for over half of all road fatalities in the U.S. The statistics are alarming. With so much ...
Police Interactions For Cyclists
By Jerry Bowman on September 8, 2014 in Bicycle Accidents.
Despite the common complaints that cyclists never receive tickets for violating the law, Denver police continually issue bike infractions, ranging from speeding to failure to stop. The City of Denver has made a valiant ...
Bike on the Right
By Jennifer Chamberlain on June 12, 2014 in Bicycle Accidents.
I witnessed a horrific event recently. While waiting for the traffic signal to turn green on Larimer, a police officer darted through the intersection, maneuvered around idling vehicles, only to stop within ...
BUI – Biking Under the Influence
By Jennifer Chamberlain on May 27, 2014 in Bicycle Accidents.
There is a wide disparity in Biking Under the Influence (BUI) laws in the U.S. South Dakota makes BUI legal to encourage people not to drive. California criminalizes BUI. The offense carries a $250 fine and ...
Denver Cruisers
By Jerry Bowman on May 13, 2014 in Bicycle Accidents.
Each year, the Denver bike accident lawyers at Bowman & Chamberlain, LLC, team up with the Denver Cruisers to promote bike safety. You have never heard of the Denver Cruisers? ...
Bike Lanes in Denver
By Jennifer Chamberlain on February 14, 2014 in Bicycle Accidents.
With an influx of new cyclists in Denver, some motorists have started acting aggressively, resorted to honking, yelling, and throwing objects. The idea of coexisting is often difficult to swallow for many drivers and ...
Denver Bike Laws
By Jennifer Chamberlain on September 9, 2013 in Bicycle Accidents.
Cycling in Denver is a popular form of recreation and transportation, currently accounting for 15% of all trips taken. Unfortunately, as the popularity continues to increase, so too do the risks associated with cycling. ...