Having grown up riding a bike, commuting to school and jobs on 2-wheels and racing in bike road races and time trials, I have seen some of the very best (and worst) of cycling. While most riders observe safety and common sense precautions, other riders and members of the peloton seem to want to increase…
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Suspended over the circus ring, 8 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performers fell to the ground when their apparatus failed during their act. The performers fell 25 to 35 feet, sustaining broken bones and shocking onlookers. Injuries Can Be Catastrophic Having represented other Ringling performers from around the world who have sustained permanent injuries…
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What is Jake’s Law Jake’s Law is a new Maryland state law, signed by the Governor on April 14. This new law toughens the penalties for drivers who cause a serious crash while driving distracted — in particular while using a cellphone. Cellphone usage in Maryland is already limited to hands-free devices. The Law is…
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You’ve just slipped on a puddle, tripped over a mat, or skidded on a sheet of ice. Now what? If you suffered injury from your fall, you may have a legal case. Known as “slip and fall”, “negligence,” or “premises liability” cases, these types of suits can be difficult to try. Burden of Proof In…
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While professional taxi cabs are required to have a certain minimum amount of liability insurance, what are the requirements for UberX, Sidecar or Lyft ? Cab Competition, Safety & Oversight Competition in the marketplace is a good thing, but so is safety regulation and oversight. If you are going to use these “alternative ride services,”…
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