Category: Bike Law
Allenspark woman accused of hitting cyclist while driving drunk
Submitted by 303cycling on March 19th, 2019From The Boulder Daily CameraBy Mitchell Byars An Allenspark woman was arrested Sunday after reportedly hitting a bicyclist on Colo. 7 while driving under the influence. Amber Michelle Okuley, 32, was arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault, DUI, careless driving resulting in injury, and failure to present evidence of insurance. According to an affidavit, theRead More
Follow up story on Denver bicyclist paralyzed in car crash awarded $52.5 million — one of the largest jury verdicts in Colorado history
Submitted by 303cycling on February 28th, 2019From The Denver PostBy Andrew Kenney Crash involved two cars, including one driven by a Labor Finders worker, which was a key element in the case Gary Suydam was struck by two cars and paralyzed on Jan. 27, 2017, as he rode his bike home from work. This month, a jury awarded him more thanRead More
This Denver cyclist did everything right, and then he was paralyzed
Submitted by 303cycling on February 25th, 2019From DenveriteBy Andrew Kenney The police officer’s report lays it out — the mundane mistake of one driver, the apparent cruel impatience of another, all within seconds. Lisa Suydam waited just before 5 p.m. on a warm winter Friday, wondering where her husband was. He usually left work just after 4, and the bike rideRead More
The Cyclist Lawyer’s Advice on the Importance of Filing Police Reports
Submitted by 303cycling on August 13th, 2018Cyclists, if you’re ever involved with a collision with a car, here are some tips from Megan Hottman, The Cyclist Lawyer, on what to do. Read more
The Troubling Rise of the Ghost Bike
Submitted by 303cycling on July 27th, 2018Bike lanes and bike paths and free pancakes for commuters aren’t enough. Cyclists need to own their safety—there’s no denying that—but they also need to advocate for themselves. Read more
Colorado’s New Stop-As-Yield Legislation
Submitted by 303cycling on June 1st, 2018On May 3, 2018, Colorado Governor Hickenlooper signed into law SB144, or what’s commonly referred to as the Idaho stop. Read more about it’s implementation in Colorado and what it means to you as a cyclist. Read more
Live Feisty Podcast: Cyclist Lawyer, Megan Hottman
Submitted by 303cycling on May 29th, 2018This week, Alyssa and Haley talk to Megan Hottman, the Colorado lawyer who specializes in cases involving cyclists. Read more
Don’t Let Drivers Off the Hook – Trial for Driver in Crash that Killed Five Cyclists
Submitted by 303cycling on April 30th, 2018A driver in Michigan faces five counts of second-degree murder for his role in a car-bike collision that killed five cyclists and injured four. The driver, who was high on painkillers and muscle relaxers, is also charged with reckless driving causing death. Read more
Take the Pledge: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Submitted by 303cycling on April 27th, 2018Cyclist John Kirby was riding in the bike lane in Parker, Colorado in November 2017 when he was hit and killed by an alleged distracted Cyclist John Kirby was riding in the bike lane in Parker, Colorado in November 2017 when he was hit and killed by an alleged distracted driver.
According to the arrest affidavit, the driver became distracted when she “looked down to push the off button on the vehicle’s stereo,” to turn off an incoming call. That’s when she veered into the bike lane hitting Kirby. Read more
The Cyclist Lawyer, Megan Hottman: What to do about Cyclists behaving Badly?
Submitted by 303cycling on April 13th, 2018Megan Hottma, Cyclist Lawyer, shares this short video on being a Bike Ambassador. Read more