Outthink the Thieves: Best Practices for Deterring Theft of Your Bike
Category: Bicycle Accidents, Safety
With the increasing popularity of bicycling as a means of transportation – more bikes are out and about and that means more targets for thieves. With an estimated 250,000 bikes stolen each year, how can you best ensure that your bike won’t become a statistic? The answer: proper documentation and locking technique. If your bike […]
Read MoreHow to Fit Your Bicycle Helmet to Best Protect You in an Accident
Category: Bicycle Accidents
So, you’ve purchased a bike helmet and you’re ready to plop it on your head and go riding. Easy, right? Well, yes – but simply strapping that helmet to your head is not going to protect you from injury if you’re not wearing it properly. Follow these tips to ensure a proper helmet fit and […]
Read MoreCan I Be Compensated for Bicycle Accident Injuries if I Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
Category: Bicycle Accidents, Safety
You can recover damages for bicycle accident injuries even if you were not wearing a helmet, but the amount of damages you can collect may be affected. Although there is no statewide law in Washington requiring bicyclists to wear helmets, many counties have adopted mandatory bicycle helmet laws, including all of King County and the […]
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