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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Bicycle Awareness Month: City Cycling is High Risk, High RewardSeattle attorney’s book illustrates pros and cons of cycling in a metropolitan city May is National Bike Month, and while the summer weather makes cycling even more appealing, Seattle attorney Chris Davis hopes to help commuters better understand the rules and risks of cycling in congested cities by offering his book, “Wheels of Justice: Washington State Bicycle Accident Law,” for free to residents of Washington State.
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Bicycle Commuters in Seattle Prepare for OverhaulThe city of Seattle is no stranger to the bicycle commuters who choose to ride on two wheels each day instead of four. But cyclists citywide are preparing for some changes to the area that, although should improve safety for the masses, could create a much different setting than we are used to today.
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Michael Wang: Suspect in Cyclist’s Death Pleads Not GuiltyIt’s been nearly a year since Michael Wang, a 44-year-old married father of two who worked at healthcare non-profit PATH, was killed while riding his bicycle home from work in July of last year.
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Decline of Injuries and Fatalities Resulting from Bicycle Accidents and CollisionsEach year in the United States, tens of thousands of people are seriously injured in bicycle accidents and hundreds more are killed. According to BicyclingInfo.com, 677 people
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‘Wheels of Justice’ Helps Bicycle Accident VictimsA 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.
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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.
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Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 1Though 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 for bicycles to share their motor vehicles, the Washington State Department of Transportation keeps a list of closed routes with suggested alternatives where available.
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Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Duties Related to Bicycles, Part 2Bicycles 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 a left-hand turn or overtaking another vehicle.
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More Bikes, Less Safety: Is Seattle Ready for Bike Sharing?In September Seattle will be one of the few cities in the world with a bicycle sharing program. Alongside Paris and Boston locals and visitors will be able to rent bikes
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Dangerous Intersections for Bicycle Accidents in SeattleAlthough Washington has been named the most bicycle-friendly state for the past 6 years, there are a few dangerous intersections for bicyclists in Seattle that
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Bicyclist Injured December 19 near Wallingford Seeks Help from PublicA man was mysteriously injured in a bicycling accident near N 36th Street and N Pacific Street just north of Gas Works Park in Wallingford on December 19
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Is It OK to Kill Cyclists? Of Course Not, But We All Have Work to DoKirkland fatal bicycle accident settlement. In Sunday’s edition of the New York Times, an article titled “Is It O.K. to Kill Cyclists?” by contributor Daniel Duane explored the various factors that contribute to bicycle accidents