Cycling tips for beginner?

Paul

I've just bought a bike, and plan to cycle to and from work. I also have a helmet and lights. What other kit do I need? Also any general cycling tips, I've not been on a bike for years. The journey to work is about 5 miles with some quiet and some busy roads. I'm a nurse in a hospital. Thanks

Answer
1) Read this thoroughly!!! http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/usa/index.htm
2) Understand that a bicycle is a legal street "vehicle". You have the same rights & responsibilities out there as any car, truck, bus or motorcycle.
3) In a narrow lane situation - "take the lane". Ride right down the center of the lane until such time it's safe to move over to the right a little.
4) Don't be a "gutter bunny". Always ride at least 3 to 4 feet away from the curb to #1) Avoid road debris which causes flat tires. #2) You will be SEEN by motorists!
5) Always go around parked cars leaving 4 to 5 feet of space in case some fool doesn't look opening car door. Stay out of the "door zone".
6) Get yourself an under-the-seat bag. Carry a spare tube, tire levers, folding hex head tool & CO2 cartridges or frame pump. A frame pump is better. See your local bike shop.
7) Get a GOOD U-Bolt lock and thick cable or chain. LOCK the bicycle up.
http://bigshark.com/how-to/locking-your-bicycle-pg263.htm In fact, lock it up inside if possible in a store room.

Watch all the You Tube videos & read one more article...
http://thinkbicyclingblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/2012-01-18-stl-beacon-knowledge-is-best-protection-for-bicyclist/ This man is over 70 & has been accident free for YEARS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjCza5e1kw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIr3mI96FZk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLu0DHPeYm8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU

Motorcycle Accident-Need lawyer's opinion-Please Help!!?

Faria

I was in a motorcycle accident Dec. 30, 2012. It was the other guys fault, I didn't have insurance on my bike, I was in the hospital for 3 weeks, and have had 9 surgeries (10th one to be within a month) since.

My medical bills are $350,000+ but the guy's lawyer said they're willing to settle with $100,000 if I don't take him to trial.

I do have an attorney and when I asked him how long it would take to settle he said he could do it within 60 days but will still have to negotiate with his insurance company. I've constantly been emailing my lawyer in regards to my case, yet he hasn't responded in over a month because he is apparently taking another case to trial.

I've read some cases in which you can settle without a lawyer? How does this work? and could I do this and then pay my lawyer the paperwork fee's and such so that I can go about this faster?
Idk why it is taking so long, and why my lawyer isn't informing me on anything, I need to know my options, any advice will be greatly appreciated! :) thank you!

Additional Details
All my medical bills are paid for through my parents insurance, it would be a reimbursement.

I know I have a case because I've talked to 3 different lawyers and they all say I have a slam dunk case. I'm only 19 so I don't want to come off naive but a police officer witnessed the accident, the police report states it was his fault, his policy limits are $100,000 for personal injury, I was expecting $30,000-$35,000 to come directly to me if I settle because the typical payment for everyone involved is 1/3 to me, 1/3 to my lawyer, and 1/3 to the insurance company.

I have considered taking him to trial however my lawyer doesn't even want to represent me if I do that because he thinks the guy will just file for bankruptcy and then the judgement is thrown out, and I lose everything.

Legally we can't ask him if he has any assets which I can pursue if I take him to court (house, car, business, etc for the $350,000)

I don't understand why the insurance company would take all of it if I settle? That's RIDICULOUS. My parents have paid for insurance for 25+ years. Taking everything is hard to believe. (someone said that I wouldn't get a penny of it if I settle due to my really high medical bills)

I am now really considering changing my lawyer, if I fire the one I have right now what could be the consequences? I know I have to pay about $4500-$5000 for his paperwork fee's but I can't afford that until I receive money from this case.
I have already talked to another lawyer (who specializes in personal injury) and he is willing to take my case and use private investigators and such to obtain information. I am thinking about signing a contract with him now.

Any advice will help a lot. Thank you

Answer
Discuss with a lawyer. A good Bike Accident Lawyer knows that in a large majority of bicycle accidents cases that the fault lies with the driver of the vehicle rather than the cyclist, especially in cases involving children. Motorcycle accidents often occur due to the fact that cyclists frequently share the road with vehicular traffic. Unlike people traveling in cars and trucks, a cyclist is not enclosed in essentially a metal cage protecting them from others traveling the same route they are. A bicycle has no seat belts, air bags or other safety equipment that come standard in a car or truck. A cyclist has no protection in the event of an accident other than a helmet, assuming that the cyclist chooses to wear one. As such, a cyclist must be diligently aware of their surroundings because a cyclist is constantly mindful of vehicular traffic, whereas vehicle traffic is not necessarily mindful of those on bicycles.

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