It’s an exciting time to be a bicyclist in Utah! After years of struggling with lack of awareness and low funding—about 1.7% of the state transportation budget as reported by the Alliance for Biking and Walking—the efforts of local advocacy groups like the League of American Bicyclists have boosted Utah up to No. 13 for most bicycle-friendly states. The interests of bicyclists are being taken into account in highway planning, road education campaigns, legislation, and law enforcement. The outcome of past application and continued support of bicyclists’ rights bodes well for the health of bicycling and bicyclists both in the years to come.
A greater number of bicycle-friendly laws, routes, etc. may lower the risk of an accident, but a growing number of bicyclists as a result of these laws make the statistical likelihood of accident higher. Furthermore, education may raise understanding of the risks for bicyclists, but it cannot solve for inconsideration. If you or a loved one are seriously injured in a traffic accident, a Utah bicycle accident lawyer can ensure that you receive the maximum compensation from your insurance and the at-fault party in the collision. To determine whether you have a case and whether a bicycle accident lawyer is right for you, call the Christensen Law Firm at (801) 506-0800 for a free consultation.
About Russ Hymas
D. Russell Hymas is the managing partner and an attorney at Christensen & Hymas. In addition to being an avid cyclist himself, Mr. Hymas loves spending time in the outdoors with his family.
Mr. Hymas devotes his practice to representing seriously injured persons involved in automobile accidents, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents and premise liability claims. An experienced negotiator and litigator, Mr. Hymas has assisted clients in obtaining millions of dollars in settlements, arbitration awards and judgments. Prior to joining Christensen & Hymas, Mr. Hymas worked for an international law firm in San Diego, California, where he worked on complex litigation and transactional matters. Among his successes, Mr. Hymas recently litigated a case in which the court awarded more than $5,000,000 in damages for his client.
