The number of people cycling is very much on the increase. There seem to be more cycle shops than ever before and the local Council in Sheffield has opened new cycle-only lanes on several of the City’s main commuter routes. Our Personal Injury team has noticed a corresponding increase in Read more…
We have all seen reports that cycling is up by 200 to 300% as a result of the lockdown and strongly suspect that’s true from the number of cyclists we see on our rare journeys by car these days. New cycle shops are opening in many parts of Sheffield and Read more…
The time of year is upon us that is particularly dangerous for cyclists. Limited daylight and challenging weather conditions significantly increase the risks or accidents and injury. I have acted for many clients who have had bicycle accidents. One of the most common ways cyclists are injured is when a car Read more…
There have been reports that cycling is up by 200 to 300 per cent as a result of the lockdown. New cycle shops are opening in many parts of Sheffield and the local Council has received criticism for opening new cycle-only lanes on several of the City’s main commuter routes. Read more…
As more people take to the roads, the risk for cyclists increase. The inclement summer weather leaves greasy roads and where I live giant potholes are appearing the cycling lane. Clearly though, the most dangerous things for cyclists, from a personal injury law point of view, are inattentive vehicle drivers. Read more…
The time of year is upon us that is particularly dangerous for cyclists. Limited daylight and challenging weather conditions significantly increase the risks or accidents and injury. I am currently acting for 3 clients who have had bicycle accidents, all of whom were injured when a car has begun to turn Read more…
As the cold nights draw in, the risk for cyclists increase. Wet roads, slippery leaves hiding buried, giant sized pot holes in the cycling lane and poor visibility, all play their part. But the most dangerous things for cyclists, from a personal injury law point of view, are inattentive vehicle Read more…
Over the last 20 years we have seen a huge increase in the number of cyclists in the UK. Councils up and down the country have spent millions of pounds on cycle paths and other improvement strategies. While it is not for everyone, many people now cycle to work as Read more…
Love to Ride UK, an organisation that promotes cycling, are holding their annual ride to Work Week from 25th – 31st March 19. They say that switching to two wheels for your commute to work can make you happier, healthier and wealthier! Plus it’s great for the environment and reduces Read more…
In the decade we’ve been serving Dronfield, I’ve seen many clients who’ve had accidents somewhere you might consider safe, such as in a supermarket or simply walking down a pavement. Here are just a few incidents we have come across. Playing golf One place you wouldn’t expect to be at Read more…