A drunk driver’s attempt to appeal two second degree murder convictions was rejected by the NC Court of Appeals. In April 2011, a drunk Thomas Howard Grooms Jr., struck and killed a father and son out for a Sunday morning bicycle ride on River Road in Wilmington. This month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals […]
Bicycle Law
Charlotte cyclist killed in CA
A Charlotte man was killed while cycling in Azusa, CA, according to reports. Andrew Edward Page, a missionary with the Church of Latter-Day Saints, was cycling around 4 pm on Thursday when he was struck and severely injured by a vehicle. He died of his injuries later that evening. Police have not determined who was […]
Statewide campaign urges drivers to watch for cyclists, pedestrians
The tragic and preventable deaths of several cyclists in the Triangle are the motivation behind the Department of Transportation’s “Watch for Me” campaign, which aims to promote safety for cyclists as well as pedestrians. Additionally, the deaths of two Triangle cyclists in recent months prompted law enforcement from Apex and Durham to take part in […]
Cyclist’s death brings calls for safer roads, increased awareness
A somber, riderless, white bicycle on Hillandale Road in Durham is aimed to force drivers to think of the safety of cyclists. Advocates who installed the “ghost bike” said that safer roads and more cautious drivers could prevent unnecessary injuries and deaths, like that of 36-year-old cyclist Seth Vidal. The ghost bike is the first […]
Recall for Tikit Folding Bicycles
There has been a recent recall for Tikit Folding Bicycles due to a faulty handlebar stem. An estimated 3,800 bikes have this faulty handlebar stem which can break and cause the cyclist to lose control. If you have a Tikit Folding Bicycle manufactured from January 2007 to September 2012, you should stop riding the bicycle […]
Ann Groninger elected chair of AAJ’s Bicycle Litigation Group
Earlier this week, at the annual convention of the American Association for Justice, held in Chicago this year, the Bicycle Litigation Group elected Ann Groninger as its new chair. The group has ambitious plans this year for putting together an education seminar on Bicycle Law for next year’s convention and submitting articles for publication in AAJ’s […]