Monthly Archives: June 2020
Jun
Bicycle usage has increased: to commute, for exercise, or just for fun. Everyone sharing the road must focus on safety. But, do you know your rights and responsibilities on the road? Bicyclists have a legal right to use all public roads in the state of Massachusetts except limited access or express state highways where signs […]
Jun
Whether you choose to wear one or not, you probably know that a properly fitted helmet is by far the number one most important piece of safety equipment to protect yourself from injury when out for a bicycle ride. But what other safety gear is important and why? We compiled our list of the top […]
Jun
This episode of Common Bicycle Injuries will focus on traumatic injuries (that excludes head trauma). A later edition will discuss non-traumatic injuries and traumatic brain injuries. A wide spectrum of human anatomy is at-risk in a traumatic cycling injury. It is helpful to classify these injuries based on the mechanism by which they were sustained. […]
Jun
In the context of COVID-19 and the shut down of gyms and fitness centers, many individuals are finding different ways to keep fit and pursue recreational activities. One area that has been impacted is the demand for bicycles. Sales of bicycles for both children and adults have experienced double- and triple-digit increases in sales. The […]
Jun
As trial lawyers, there have been many times when we represent black clients in court and we stand before “a jury of their peers.” Those peers (and the judge), however, often look nothing like our clients. We fight as advocates to ensure that “all men are created equal” and that “justice is blind”. Unfortunately, we […]
Jun
As the intensity and frequency of protests surrounding the death of George Floyd grow, what effect will result with the COVID-19 pandemic? Although no numbers are currently available, some insight may be obtained by examining data from states where restrictions from COVID-19 have been loosened or eliminated. Restrictions of concern include stay-at-home orders, physical distancing, […]