What If I Wasn’t Wearing a Bicycle Helmet?

Drivers: Do you know that you have to give bicycles on the road at least a 3-foot wide passing zone? Bicyclists: Do you know that you have to ride responsibly and follow the rules of the road? In 2015, 818 bicyclists were killed on U.S. roads – the highest total since 1995. However, only 3% of fatal bicycle... Read More

Since records of bicyclist fatalities were first tabulated back in 1932, more than 53,000 cyclists have been killed in bicycle accidents and other traffic-related collisions—about the same as the number of U.S. service members who died in the Vietnam War. Bicycle deaths comprise around 2 percent of all vehicle-related traffic fatalities on U.S. roads each year, according... Read More

In some cities, it’s illegal for cyclists to use the sidewalk instead of the roadway. However, it’s not illegal in Indianapolis. Safety is a primary issue for cyclists, and riding a bike on the sidewalk continues to be a topic of debate. Some people believe the sidewalk provides a safer avenue for getting from point... Read More

When you are injured in a bicycle accident and someone else is at fault, the at-fault party’s insurance company may be liable for damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is compensation for your physical and emotional distress (Legal Information Institute). As such, your attorney must... Read More