As a motor vehicle driver, it is your legal responsibility to prevent collisions with bicyclists and pedestrians as much as possible. You have a duty to protect these vulnerable road users by obeying traffic laws and respecting their rights to the road. Follow these tips from our Denver bicycle accident lawyers for safely sharing the…
Bicyclists and pedestrians are the road’s most vulnerable users. This means they are the most at risk of serious and fatal injuries in traffic accidents. In an effort to prevent collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles, Colorado lawmakers have instituted many bicycle laws. Denver bicycle accident lawyers recommend obeying these laws in order to keep…
Colorado is a beautiful location for bicycle riding, but it also presents various accident risks for vulnerable and unsuspecting cyclists. Distracted and negligent drivers, road defects and hazards, and dangerous weather conditions all contributed to the hundreds of bicycle accidents reported in Colorado annually. Keep yourself safe with a few basic bicycle riding tips. Wear…
Every year, bicycle accidents send victims to hospitals in Denver with serious and sometimes life-changing injuries. It is important to know what to do if you get hit by a car while riding a bike in Denver, as the steps that you take (or fail to take) could impact your injury claim. Protect your eligibility…
Every year, bicycle accidents cause serious injuries and take lives in the State of Colorado. Being on a bike makes you vulnerable to serious and life-threatening injuries as the cyclist. Our Denver car accident lawyers understand that unfortunately, motor vehicle drivers often make mistakes and behave carelessly behind the wheel – increasing your risk of…
On April 13, 2022, Governor Polis signed the “Safety Stop” bill into law in Colorado. This law now permits bicyclists to treat stop signs like yield signs and red lights like stop signs. These safety stops, also referred to as rolling stops and Idaho stops, have become a source of controversy among Colorado citizens. Here’s…
