Cycling saved my life. Really. It did. Many of us can make connections between events that we attribute to saving our lives. So many stories of how "exercise saved me." All those stories are true in a way. This story is different. Really it is. Or, perhaps it is the same. You decide. I was Read More »
Everybody knows that Greg LeMond was the first American to win a Tour de France. 1986. It was epic. Before LeMond, an American could not win a Tour. But he did. He showed them all. LeMond. The first American. Right? Sorry, but this is wrong! The first American to win a Tour de France was Read More »
Recently I picked up on a story about bicyclist who recently won a negligence suit against a runner for injuries sustained in a collision between them. The accident occurred three years ago in Virginia. A jury awarded the bicyclist $300,000 in damages plus $55,000 of interest after determining that the runner was at fault. The Read More »
In my last post, I explained the genesis of my interest in bicycling and covered some of the unique ways in which New York law treats bicyclists. To be honest, I understated the scope of my passion for bicycling. In addition to watching just about every major pro tour race that I can find, I Read More »
Earlier this month, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision in a case that involved an injured bicyclist. You might wonder what a run of the mill bicycling accident case is doing in federal court? Simple negligence case, right? Had to be a diversity case, right? There can't be federal Read More »
I have been a rabid cycling fan since I raced for my high school team in the 1980's. Yes, I do spend weeks each year watching all three grand tours on television. As a passionate cyclist and self-proclaimed fitness nut, I am happy to see that bicycle usage has increased significantly in the United States over the Read More »
Starting a new life often means making changes to important planning documents. What made sense for a couple fully invested in a marriage may not make sense during the divorcing process, or after the divorce is finalized. In litigated matters, Restraining Orders may prevent some changes during the process, but others are allowed. After divorce, you are Read More »