Category Archives: Pedestrian, Crosswalk, Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 2
Riding on Shoulders vs. Bike Lanes Bicycles are faster than pedestrians, but they are usually slower than motor vehicles, so bicycles are required to keep as far to the right-hand side of the road as is safe, unless making … Continue reading
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What is a Bicycle?
Bicycles are familiar objects and we all know one when we see it, but to prevent confusion, Washington State law defines a bicycle as a device propelled only by a human power with two wheels in tandem, one of … Continue reading
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Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 1
Closed Routes Though bicycles enjoy the same rights as motor vehicles, there are expectations to this with some routes in Washington State that are closed to bicycles. Due to construction or because the route in question is too dangerous … Continue reading
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More Injury, More Need for an Attorney
If you are the accident victim in a bicycle accident, the injuries are usually much more severe than the typical personal injury case. You will likely experience the trauma of an emergency room visit. You may have had a prolonged … Continue reading
How Do Bicycle Accidents Happen?
Bicycle accidents happen quite often and can cause serious injury and even death. The reasons for these incidents are many. One major cause is distracted driving. Motor vehicles are dangerous instruments that require constant alertness; even an experienced professional driver … Continue reading
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Bicycle Accidents Still Happen in the Most “Bicycle Friendly State”
In the United States, every year there are about 900 bicycle accident deaths. Of the reported deaths in 1999, 29% were under the age of 16. Emergency rooms saw 51,600 bicycle-related injuries in 2008. Intersections are particularly dangerous, accounting … Continue reading
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‘Wheels of Justice’ Helps Bicycle Accident Victims
A new book entitled, ‘Wheels of Justice’ was written by Seattle bicycle accident attorney Christopher M. Davis. This resource is to help accommodate victims of bicycle accidents. The book discuses many important aspects of bicycle accident claims. Such as the … Continue reading
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