Confused about whether you need to replace your bike helmet? You’re not alone. Bicycle helmets seem incredibly durable. After all, they are meant to protect your head from injury. But appearances can be deceptive. Bike helmets can look fine on the outside, but if they have been worn in a crash, they may have internal …
Shoulder, AC joint, and clavicle trauma are among the most common bicycle crash injuries. When you fall from your bike, most often you land either on your outstretched arm (braced to catch you) or against your shoulder. This sudden impact places a tremendous force on the shoulder and injuries often occur. Shoulder separation, AC joint …
If you or a loved one were hurt in a bicycle accident today, the decisions you make can determine if you will be left with unpaid medical bills and unpaid time off work or if those expenses will be covered. Bicycle accidents happen every day across the country. Whether a distracted driver failed to notice …
Two recent deaths in San Antonio remind us of one of the real dangers cyclists face: drunk drivers. In the span of just eight weeks, two cyclists have been killed by drunk drivers. Tito Bradshaw, owner of a social club and founder of an up-and-coming bicycle shop was killed just after midnight on April 1, …
As part of our continued efforts at Kass & Moses to fight for the rights of cyclists, Attorney Joel Moses and members of Ride Illinois met with U.S. Representative Rodney Davis. During their meeting on Lobby Day, they discussed the need to protect the health and safety of cyclists by ensuring a safe riding environment. …
Distracted drivers are an all-too-common problem and a tremendous threat to the safety of cyclists. The focus of this blog is a crash that occurred on November 28, 2017. 24-year-old Emily Fredricks was riding her bike during rush hour, traveling west on Spruce Street in Philadelphia. She was struck by a Gold Medal Environment trash …