Malevolent Motorists – What Bicyclists Can Do About Them
November 15, 2015We’ve all been there. Minding our own business, riding our bikes down the road, and obeying all the traffic laws, when some crazy motorist whizzes by and yells, “Get on the sidewalk!” Even worse, the motorist tosses a beer bottle at your head. It’s maddening and wrong. Bicyclists are legally entitled to ride on the...
Read moreWho Let The Dawg Out?
November 15, 2015Most of us have experienced the panic of being chased by an unleashed dog. Some of us even have ended up with a few teeth marks or crashing as a result of avoiding Fido’s pearly-whites. Have faith- the law is squarely on the bicyclist’s side if an injury or equipment damage occurs. For a dog...
Read moreGovernmental Liability For Failing to Maintain Bike Path
November 15, 2015We were recently asked what legal recourse a cyclist might have if he was injured while cycling on a bike path or trail maintained by a governmental unit such as a township. Unfortunately, there is not a clear cut answer to this question, because this area of law is extremely complex and unsettled. Generally, a...
Read moreThe No-Fault Law And Recent Legal Decisions
November 15, 2015The following are recent cases where an injured person sued a negligent motor-vehicle operator who caused the accident and subsequent injury. Bicyclists and motor-vehicle drivers are subject to exactly the same No-Fault Law analysis. Remember: only injuries that meet a certain threshold are eligible for compensation for pain and suffering (“non-economic injuries”). According to the...
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Michigan Laws Pertaining to Bicyclists
December 16, 2011The following is a summary of the Michigan Compiled Law (MCL), Motor Vehicle Code (MVC) and Administrative Rules pertaining to bicyclists. Local ordinances may not supersede the MVC, MCL or Administrative Rules unless explicitly specified in statute. For more details concerning the following laws and penalties, please review the complete MVC at the Michigan State...
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