Cyclists Beware! Utah Roads May
Be Dangerous to Your Health
Cut off in American Fork – A school teacher biking to work was severely injured after being cut off by the driver of a van. The high impact collision resulted in the cyclist suffering a severed carotid artery and jugular vein, as well as a broken collarbone. Paramedics on the scene said he was “lucky to be alive.”
Hit and run in Salt Lake City – A cyclist traveling on Wasatch Boulevard was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. The driver stopped to look at the dying victim before speeding off in his BMW. Witness statements led to the arrest of a Millcreek man a week later.
Death in Big Cottonwood Canyon – A cyclist was struck from behind by a distracted driver behind the wheel of a large SUV. The driver only noticed the cyclist after the victim was flung against driver’s windshield. The driver was convicted of negligent homicide.
Road Rage on Mirror Lake Highway – An angry motorist frustrated by the slower pace of racing cyclists took matters into his own hands. He harassed one unlucky group of cyclists and eventually ran over one. Luckily the victim only suffered road rash and bruises, but his high-end road bike was destroyed. Police arrested the driver for aggravated assault.
Hit and Run Fatality – A 24-year-old nurse was riding in the evening with friends on 700 East in Salt Lake City, when a car struck her from behind. The cyclist had taken every precaution to ride at night, including using bike lights and a helmet, and riding in the bike lane. The cowardly driver drove away, leaving her to die on the roadside.
Inattentive and distracted drivers. Aggressive drivers. Drivers who hate to share the road. As a cyclist you’ve had your share of close calls on Utah roads. But now, you’re luck has run out, and you’ve been hit and injured by a driver. What do you do now?
Time to call the Utah Cycling Attorneys at Craig Swapp & Associates for experienced legal representation at 800-404-9000.
Let’s face it – if you’re a cyclist injured by a driver at fault, the cards are stacked against you. The driver may be avoiding liability by lying about how the accident happened. Police reports may be vague or inaccurate. And worse, you face a skeptical insurance agent who is determined to pay you as little as possible – or nothing at all.
Call today and discuss your accident free-of-charge with an experienced Utah attorney who is also a veteran cyclist. There’s no obligation or commitment. After hearing your story, our cyclist attorney will explain the strengths and challenges of your case in straight, easy-to-understand language. To discuss your accident, call us at 1-800-404-9000 or submit details of your case online.