by Russ Hymas | Aug 18, 2011 | Biking Events
The recent Ulcer Bike Race, which took place at Thanksgiving Point on August 6, 2011, saw a myriad of bikers participating in a myriad of events. Various distances ranging from 30 to 100+ miles brought out tandem bikers, die-hards, parents with kids, biker debutants,...
by Russ Hymas | Aug 16, 2011 | Bicycle Insurance
While recently sponsoring the Ulcer Bike Ride at Thanksgiving Point, staff members of the Christensen Law Firm were repeatedly asked what one should do about bicycle insurance, most specifically how to insure one’s bicycle in case of theft. Many seemed to know that...
by Russ Hymas | Aug 12, 2011 | Utah Bicycle Accidents
Kerri Cronk, FOX 13’s Good Day Utah anchor, became the victim of a hit-and-run accident on Friday evening. She was riding her bike near Hogle Zoo around 6 p.m. when a white car that was leaving the parking lot pulled out in front of her. Cronk did not have enough time...
by Russ Hymas | Aug 8, 2011 | Road Safety For Bikes
Did you know that 580,000 people visit the ER each year because of cycling injuries that involve cars? Cycling Injuries Revealed categorizes accidents and injuries so that you can see where you may need to take extra measure to avoid them. Cycling is an activity that...
by Russ Hymas | Aug 2, 2011 | Road Safety For Bikes
You may have recognized the Utah Department of Transportation’s Road Respect program in progress while driving on I-15. The Salt lake car accident attorneys of the Christensen Law Firm also want to put emphasis on these posters to promote awareness of state laws...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 21, 2011 | Children Bicycle Accidents
According to The Utah Bicycle Accident Handbook, written by the Salt Lake dog bite attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm, one of the most common myths about children riding bicycles is that they are safe riding in their neighborhood. While children should always be...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 8, 2011 | Road Safety For Bikes
A recent Park City bicycle accident is prompting Utah bicycle accident attorneys to remind motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists to always be aware of their surroundings and exercise constant vigilance. On July 6 around 12:15 p.m. a driver collided with a bicyclist on...
by Russ Hymas | May 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
The month of May is National Bike Month, and one of the goals as promoted by the League of American Bicyclists is to make the roads safer for bicyclists by increasing public awareness about safety, and to make cycling fun. While there have been many events around the...
by Russ Hymas | May 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Are you familiar with Utah bike laws? When you think about the word ‘vehicle’ you might think about the minivan in your garage, the truck in your neighbor’s driveway or that sports car in your dream. But did you know that Utah Law defines a bicycle as a ‘vehicle’...
by Russ Hymas | May 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Although helmets protect the head, many people believe that helmets pose a risk of spinal cord injury. However, a recent study by Johns Hopkins University concluded the opposite. Through research, the study concluded that while helmets primarily defend against head...
