by Jim Freeman | Jul 15, 2022 | Bicycle
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by Jim Freeman | Jul 11, 2022 | Bicycle, Bicycle Law
https://www.fklawiowa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Jim-Freeman-Helmet-Law-v1.0.mp4 https://youtu.be/Ni6Urekqmcc I use a helmet every time I ride. I won’t go around the block without a helmet, and I think cyclists should wear helmets. In my family we require...
by Jim Freeman | Jul 7, 2022 | Bicycle
The Right Hook is one of the more common auto/bicycle collisions. This is a common collision in urban areas, and it is a common collision at intersections where a bike trail crosses a roadway. We get a lot of calls about right hooks at trail crossings. We also get...
by Jim Freeman | Jun 15, 2022 | Bicycle, Bicycle Law
When I speak to the family of the victim of a fatal collision they often say to me, “I just can’t believe that a driver can kill someone and nothing happens to them.” Their complaint is valid. If a driver is undistracted, sober and they negligently...
by Jim Freeman | Nov 15, 2021 | Bicycle
If you are in a collision and fault lies with the driver, you may want to bring a claim against the driver’s insurance for any injuries you sustain or damage to your property. If you have an injury I would always suggest consulting a lawyer. In such an instance...
by Jim Freeman | Nov 11, 2021 | Bicycle
The Iowa Code requires a white headlight and red rear reflector. 321.397 Lamps on bicycles. Every bicycle shall be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light, at the times specified in section 321.384, visible from a distance of at least three hundred...
