The purpose of our personal injury legal blog is to provide injury victims and the general public with helpful information about issues related to bicycle accidents which can affect the people of Washington state and nationwide.
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Seattle Bike Laws: Addressing the Laws for City CyclingResidents of Washington State have been arguing over Seattle bike laws for years now, and it goes without saying that some of the laws are just downright confusing.
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Who Can Be Held Liable For A Bicycle Accident?Seattle is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country, which also makes it one of the most prone to bicycle accidents on any given day. Many commuters enjoy the health and economical benefits of biking to work every day, but the clash between cyclists and motorists is becoming more apparent every day.
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Bike Tracks Aim to Reduce Bicycle Accidents in SeattleBike tracks are viewed as an innovative tool to help reduce the number of injuries from bicycle accidents occurring in Seattle. What are bike tracks and how can they
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Are Cyclists Defending Themselves or Breaking the Law?We do an impression of a sociologist while reading an excellent post from the Washington Post's Wonkblog, and wonder why cyclists and drivers might not get along.
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The Dangers of Dooring Accidents in Seattle and Washington StateOne of the most dangerous and most difficult to anticipate hazards facing bicyclists is the sudden opening of a car door — typically called "dooring" in the United States.
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People May Crash Their Bikes While Riding On Solar PanelsShaping and twisting solar panels into bike lanes may create the information-gathering roads of the future that detect accidents, dispatch emergency workers, and prevent injuries and deaths.
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Bicycle Accidents: Research Suggests Helmet Laws Discourage Potential New RidersIn most parts of the United States, the notion that helmets significantly reduce the risk of serious head injury from bicycle accidents is accepted without much argument to the contrary.
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What do more Bike Lanes mean for a Growing Seattle?After a spate of bicycle tragedies, the city of Seattle is installing a number of bicycle lanes. A number of efficiency wonks claim that this will increase congestion, but those wonks might be using the wrong data.
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No Fix to 'Missing Link' of Burke-Gilman Trail Before 2016The City of Seattle says they won't be able to fix the "missing link" portion of the Burke-Gilman trail before 2016 because an environmental impact study must be performed.
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The League of American Bicyclists Found Out What is Killing US CyclistsBy combing through online resources and traditional media, the League of American Bicyclists sought and found a more detailed explanation for America's dead cyclists.
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Seattle Pride: Local Design Firm Bests Portland For Safest Bike DesignSeattle-Based Bicycle Design Beats Out Portland at Competition. After an accident, local designer Taylor Sizemore had an idea for a safer bike. The Denny presents his vision for a carless (but careful) cyclist.
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City Bans Right Turns onto Mercer across Dexter Bicycle LaneThe Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) announced a ban on right-hand turns from Dexter onto westbound Mercer Street that cross the Dexter bike lane