Left Turning Motorist Syndrome
When motorists turn left across a bicyclist's path of travel they frequently fail to recognize the rider's silhouette as that of a vehicle. Maybe they…
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What To Do After the Collision — You Thought You Were Fine But Now Know You Are Hurt
Being involved in a collision is obviously a confusing and upsetting experience. When it happens, the bicyclist’s adrenaline is flowing and many people, upon…
Read More Bike Accidents and Insurance
All too often a bicyclist is seriously injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver and later investigation reveals that the motorist was uninsured,…
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Written by Ray Thomas of Swanson, Thomas, Coon & Newton, Attorneys at Law unless otherwise indicated Index of Articles by Subject Accidents and Collisions; Injuries…
Read More Damages in Bicycle Collision Cases
If you are involved in a collision with a motorist while riding your bicycle, you can seek to recover compensation, also called "damages" under Oregon…
Read More Pedal Power
Bicycle traffic in Portland continues to rise, yet the cooperation between cyclists and motorists on the road remains uneasy. And while Oregon law gives bicyclists…
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