On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 3, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Semitrucks do not make right turns like other vehicles. On many, you can find warnings on the trailer telling drivers about this. Because of the way that the vehicle is hinged between the cab and the trailer, it pivots at that point and the trailer cuts deeply into...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Apr 10, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Riding your bicycle on an empty road is nothing like tackling heavy traffic. For example, if you commute to and from work on your bicycle, you’re likely to come across a variety of situations that could cause an accident if not approached in the appropriate manner....
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Many communities across the United States have become more bicycle-friendly in recent years to reduce traffic, limit the strain on the environment and encourage physical fitness among citizens. However, recent research shows that the number of cyclists losing their...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 16, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
For some, bicycles are their only mode of transportation – work, school, errands. For others, pedaling down the road brings the family together for exercise or the enjoyment of a crisp, fall morning. Bicycles, like other vehicles, have their own sets of rules and...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 14, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents
While it’s likely that Mother Nature will send us another taste of the winter with more snow over the next few weeks, the official start of spring is here. The end of winter means different things to different people. For many people in Connecticut, spring means...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 17, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents
With mild weather, there’s no reason for cyclists to hang up their helmets in October. Warmer temperatures and little risk of freeze mean that many bicycle enthusiasts can safely stay on the road through November with the right equipment. Biking in the fall can...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 7, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents
Every time you put wheels to pavement and pedal down the street, you may spend half your time watching for hazards and the other half praying that the next car that passes you does not pick the wrong moment to cross into the bike lane. Trying to watch what is going on...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 7, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents, Firm News
After an accident If you are a cyclist who has been involved in a vehicle accident, there are a few things you can do to exercise control over an otherwise chaotic situation. Knowing what to do in the moment and having everything covered on your end will not only make...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Apr 25, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents, Firm News
With more people turning to green transportation over the last decade, there are more cyclists on the roads. Although some cities made improvements to roads to increase bike safety, many people feel it is not enough. In Hartford’s Behind the Rocks and Southwest...
