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Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement: Release of Liability and Covenant Not to Sue
Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement: Release of Liability and Covenant Not to Sue Below is a sample Bike Store Test Ride release which is...
Nov 7, 2017


Fairly Defining the Legal Risks of Bicycling©
In an attempt to escape responsibility for a bicycle injury claim, insurance companies commonly argue that you, the bicyclist, assumed...
Oct 31, 2017


1989 Kona Iron War
Traditionally, October is reserved for the Hawaiian Ironman World Championship in Kona. Respecting the sport and athletes, I have...
Sep 29, 2017


When Is a Turning Movement Illegal? ©
Turning movements not only include the typical 90º turning movement, but also lane changes. California Vehicle Code §22107 states: “No...
Sep 19, 2017


Night Riders and Commuters©
This article is intended to discuss your rights when riding a bicycle in the dark. California Vehicle Code §21201 states that “darkness”...
Sep 12, 2017


Recovering Damages for Veterans: The Benefits of Sport for Our Military Warriors©
“He smiles at the young soldiers Tells them it’s all right He knows of their fears in the Forthcoming fight Soon there’ll be blood and...
Sep 5, 2017


The Bicyclist Juror: "The Great Levelers" ©
Imagine opening your mail box one day and receiving a letter from the courthouse summonsing you to Jury Duty. Some might send in an...
Aug 29, 2017


DMV Justice! ©
THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES RE-EXAMINATION PROCESS What can you do when hit and seriously injured by a motorist you believe should...
Aug 22, 2017


Paying Your Medical Bills©
Once you’ve identified your medical bills so they can be paid; it’s time to begin the payment process. (Read this article after my...
Aug 15, 2017


NEGOTIATING MEDICAL BILLS MADE EASY©
In light of the complexities of current medical billing and collection efforts by the health care and insurance industries, I put...
Aug 8, 2017


Getting Your Fair Share of the Settlement©
THERE ARE SEVERAL ways to maximize your bicycle injury settlement. One of the most effective ways is to ensure your insurance company...
Aug 1, 2017


The Black Cyclone: A Forgotten American Hero
This is a brief story of Marshall “Major” Taylor. Born in 1878 in Indiana, a young Major was working in a bicycle shop when the owner...
Jul 25, 2017


Why Do Trucks & Bicycles Collide?
Over 5,000 trucking accidents result in fatalities each year. Over 700 bicyclists are killed each year, many by trucks. Let’s talk about...
Jul 18, 2017


Press Release: New Exclusive Gold Level Sponsorship Agreement
Release Date: Immediately, July 14, 2017 Contact: Thom Richmond, President California Triathlon Phone: (818) 502-3355 Richard Duquette...
Jul 13, 2017


Bicyclists Can Recover Justice from an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist
I’ve previously written about the need to obtain strong insurance coverage, especially Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage. See my...
Jul 11, 2017


Recording Your Ride: Evidence & Liability, Part 2
The age of helmet and bicycle mounted cameras such as GoPros, Contours, and Fly 6s has opened up a world of possibilities that enhance...
Jul 4, 2017


Recording Your Ride: Evidence & Liability, Part 1
The age of helmet and bicycle mounted cameras such as GoPros, Contours, and Fly 6s has opened up a world of possibilities that enhance...
Jun 27, 2017


Made in the USA: Part II
How Consumers and Bicycle Retailers Can Avoid Defective Foreign Bicycles In 2012, the U.S. imported over seven million bicycles,...
Jun 13, 2017


Corporate Culture and Bicyclists: Part 3 of 3 Nonprofit Law and Ethics©
Here in Southern California, we in the bicycling community are fortunate to have a wide array of nonprofit organizations that represent...
May 30, 2017


Corporate Culture and Bicyclists: Part 2 of 3 Nonprofit Law and Ethics©
Here in Southern California, we in the bicycling community are fortunate to have a wide array of nonprofit organizations that represent...
May 23, 2017
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