Juror Bias Against Bicyclists A recent U.S. District Court case in Massachusetts revealed a potential juror bias regarding bicyclists who are injured on the road. In that case, a bicyclist was riding the wrong way down Commercial Street, a one-way street in Provincetown, when she was struck in the leg by a truck, fell from […]
According to the League of American Bicyclists, Massachusetts ranks as the 4th Most Bike Friendly State in the country and with summer in full bloom there are more bicycles on the road than ever. Whether you drive a vehicle or ride a bicycle it’s wise to review the regulations relating to sharing the road for […]
The August issue of Legal News discussed the Massachusetts notice requirements for injuries from defects in a way. This issue focuses on the pitfalls involved in determining who is responsible for the condition of the way and defect that caused the accident. Notice of Roadway Condition In Massachusetts, a person injured in an accident as […]
If you were in a bicycle accident while riding your bicycle in a crosswalk, you may be wondering whether the motorist is at fault. While there are laws protecting pedestrians from motorists when a pedestrian enters and uses a marked crosswalk, this law may not apply to bicyclists riding in a crosswalk. However, there are […]
Each year, bicyclists sustain serious injuries in bicycle accidents. Here are some statistics about bicyclists injuries caused by traffic accidents: Every year, more than 500,000 people in the United States are treated in emergency departments because of bicycle related injuries. (Centers for Disease Control CDC) 618 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2011. […]
