by Russ Hymas | Nov 5, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Head Injuries While Biking, Helmet Safety, Utah Bicycle Accidents
It is not required in the state of Utah to wear a helmet. The case for no universal helmet law is personal responsibility. However, statistics prove that bicycle riders are less likely to suffer traumatic head injuries or death if they are wearing a helmet. Your...
by Russ Hymas | Aug 1, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Utah Bicycle Accidents
Witnessing a bicycle accident can be a scary experience. If you find yourself at the scene of an accident, before you do anything else, dial 911 immediately. Before you assess the injuries of the people involved in the accident, it is important to make sure the proper...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 18, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Utah Bicycle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), approximately 50,000 cyclists are injured after being hit by a motor vehicle each year. Between 2010 and 2011, deaths increased nine percent across the country. In Utah alone, 680 cyclists were injured...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 16, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Injuries, Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Accidents
There are two types of accidents (between vehicles) where the guilty driver of one vehicle leaves after causing damage to another person or vehicle. The first scenario involves an accident caused by someone who makes physical contact with the victim’s vehicle,...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 9, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Injuries, Utah Bicycle Accidents
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, certain demographics are most at risk when it comes to bicycle accidents, injuries, and fatalities: Adolescents aged 15 to 24 and adults over the age of 45 have the highest bicycle death rates Children aged 5...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 1, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Utah Bicycle Accidents
Accidents that lead to paralysis can be devastating. Even though mobility becomes limited in such accidents, the active spirit of the individual does not. Thankfully, technology allows for individuals to continue to be active even after these accidents. Such is the...
