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Tag Archives: Cyclist Killed
It Might Be Better To Insure Your Bicycle Than To Insure Your Life
The market for cyclists’ lives isn’t very good right now. Apparently, you can buy a cyclist’s life for a mere $1,500. That’s right. For less than $2,000 you can kill a cyclist and face no additional penalties. In case you … Continue reading
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Tagged Cyclist Killed, Distracted Driving, Lack Of Justice In A Cyclist's Death, Penalties For Killing Bicyclists
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Substitute Victim Impact Statements: Can Bicycle Advocates Speak For The Dead?
Dead cyclists cannot make victim impact statements when they are killed in a hit and run accident. They cannot speak for themselves or represent their own interests in any way. Nonetheless, some people think they can be represented in a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Cycling Safety, Cyclist Killed, Cyclist Rights, Motorist Kills Cyclist, Victim Impact Statements
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Incidental Justice For Two Dead Cyclists
In America, we like to say that justice is blind. This is a nice idea. And, in a utopian society, it might even hold true. But, in our real and imperfect society, blind justice is a mere cliché, for justice … Continue reading
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Tagged Assaulted Cyclists, Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Cyclist Killed, Driver Faces Charges For Killing Cyclists, Motorist Kills Cyclist
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When Grand Juries Stand In The Way Of Truth And Justice
When cyclists are injured or killed by motorists, the offending motorists are rarely held accountable. The reason may be that, for many years, cyclists were not welcome on the roads and were therefore regarded as unexpected obstacles on the … Continue reading
When a Cyclist’s Death Doesn’t Count
Previously, I wrote about a local doctor, Stan Sabin, who was killed while riding his bicycle. The motorist involved blamed a “sneezing fit” for causing her to lose control of her car, which resulted in her striking Dr. Sabin. Atypically, … Continue reading
Motor Vehicle Homicide Only Applies When a Cyclist is Prominent
The phrase “motor vehicle homicide by a negligent driver” is rarely uttered in the same sentence as “for a cyclist’s death.” Atypically, a recent headline reflecting such an incident read: “Wellesley doctor killed in bicycle accident, driver charged.” This case … Continue reading
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Tagged Criminal Charges For Cyclist Death, Cyclist Killed, Motorist Kills Cyclist
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