A car can cause serious injuries to a cyclist even at low speed. Knowing the right steps after a crash can protect both your health and your ability to recover compensation. Report the accident to police Colorado law requires you to report any crash that results in...
You are pedaling along the edge of a Larimer County road when a car’s side mirror whistles past your elbow. The gust of wind shakes your handlebars and sends your heart racing. You know the driver was too close, but even if there was a collision, how do you prove they...
What Damages Can You Recover After a Bicycle Accident in Colorado? A bicycle crash can disrupt your life—and your finances—almost immediately. Medical bills start piling up within days. You may be forced to miss work while you recover. And on top of that, your bike...
When a car hits a cyclist in a bike lane, fault affects whether you may recover damages and how much compensation may be available. Colorado law does not assign blame automatically based on who was in the bike lane. How Colorado law treats cyclists and drivers...
There are many types of cycling incidents that may occur on public roads. Cyclists might hit a slick section of pavement and lose control. They might experience a single-vehicle incident where they slide across the pavement and end up seriously hurt. Other times,...
Cycling has grown in popularity throughout the country, with riders embracing the two-wheeled lifestyle for its health benefits, environmental impact, and sheer enjoyment. But as the number of cyclists on the road increases, so does the potential for accidents....
Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming increasingly popular for those who use bikes to commute to and from work and/or to do their work, and those who ride them for exercise, competition and camaraderie. They’re especially popular because they let people ride faster...
When people talk about dangerous bicycling incidents, the focus is often on collisions. Cyclists have to share the road with drivers in many areas without designated bike lanes, but they accept most of the risk should a crash occur. If someone in a motor vehicle...
Whether you are going to work by car, motorcycle or bicycle, there is always some level of risk while on the road. Accidents are inevitable. They happen frequently and can be devastating. There are certain times when driving, riding a motorcycle, or bicycle is more...
Avid cyclists have not chosen an easy hobby. In addition to the physical demands, those who take to the road on a bike often find themselves competing to share space with vehicles that can weigh thousands of pounds more and are often traveling at much higher speeds....