Bicycle Safety

Bachus and Schanker attorneys present safety tips to prevent bicycle accidents and keep kids safe. Contact our personal injury team today to learn more.

Warmer weather is finally upon us, and with it comes all the exciting outdoor recreational activities Colorado has to offer which includes mountain biking and trail riding. Denver itself is often called a paradise for cyclists, with the Mile High City boasting more than 85 miles of paved trails that connect to hundreds of additional…

In a scene becoming all too common on Colorado roadways, on March 18, a bicyclist was killed in a deadly hit-and-run accident in Denver. Although the fatal injury, which occurred at 29th and Brighton Boulevard, was a hit-and-run the driver was ultimately nabbed by police officers who caught up with him in Denver’s Swansea neighborhood….

With warmer weather right around the corner, many of us will be hitting the trails and roadways by bicycle to enjoy the beautiful vistas and scenery Colorado offers, and staying safe should be a prime concern for everybody. According to the most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, in just one year, more than…

Colorado is a top destination for outdoor fun and adventure, and hitting our roadways by bicycle is just one of the many ways to enjoy the state’s breathtaking scenery. However, accident statistics show that a recreational outing by bike can quickly turn to serious injury, or even death. According to the latest National Highway Traffic…

Earl Mowery, Jr., 61, of Brighton was killed while riding his bicycle on August 6, 2010. Mr. Mowery was hit by a Dodge Durango driven by a female. Because the driver is juvenile, no information such as her age or the specific circumstances of the accident are being released. It’s highly likely, though, that the…

Bicycle riding is becoming more popular that ever. Rising gas prices have many leaving their cars at home and riding their bicycles to work and to run errands. Many are turning to bicycles for the health benefits and to reduce pollution. Bicycle riding is easy, relaxing and fun and it’s something everybody can do. As…