Bike Injury·
How to Fit a Bike Helmet
A properly fitted helmet is the difference between protection and decoration. The 2V1 fit check, what affects fit, and what to keep after a crash.
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Bike Injury Insights & Guides
Legal guidance for cyclists injured in crashes across Colorado. Written by Attorney Dan D'Angelo.
Cyclists are vulnerable to serious injury from distracted and aggressive drivers to businesses that put profits over safety by selling unsafe bicycles. Bike Brain Law's mission is to help injured bicyclists find help and a trusted legal advocate focused on bicycle injury cases.
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Bike Injury·
Does Colorado Require Bicycle Helmets?
Colorado has no bike helmet law for regular human powered bicycles. The one exception: Class 3 e-bikes and riders under 18 must wear a specific type of helmet. Not wearing a helmet cannot be used against you. A Denver bike lawyer explains.
Bike Injury·
Colorado Bike Light Laws — and Why You Should Run Lights in Daylight Too
Colorado requires bicycles run brakes, a reflector, and lights at night. Why smart riders run them in daylight too - and how to protect your claim in the event of a crash.
Bike Injury·
How to legally perform the "Safety Stop" aka "Idaho Stop" on your bicycle in Colorado
In Colorado, a bicyclist may treat a stop sign as a yield and a red light as a stop sign on certain conditions. Here's how to legally perform what is known as the Idaho Stop in Colorado at a stop sign and at a red traffic light.
Bike Injury·
Three reasons the fear of being judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a lawyer for your personal injury case.
Why fear of how you will be judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a personal injury attorney for your bicycle accident or brain injury case.
Bike Injury·
How Much Does a Denver Bike Accident Lawyer Charge on Contingency?
Nothing up front, and no fee unless there is a recovery. Here is the typical Colorado percentage range, what the law requires the fee agreement to say, why costs are a separate question, and what to ask before you sign.
Bike Injury·
It's Now Illegal in Colorado to Park, Stand, or Stop a Vehicle in a Bike Lane.
Since August 12, 2026, Colorado law bans stopping or parking in bike lanes statewide. What HB26-1237 changed, the fine, and what it means if a blocked lane caused your crash.
Bike Injury·
Does hiring a lawyer mean my bike crash case will go to a court trial?
Hiring an attorney does not automatically mean your case will end up in court. Bike Brain Law counsels its clients on the pros and cons of trial so they can decide what course of action is best for their needs.
Bike Injury·
If a cyclist is partially at-fault can they still recover damages from a crash with a motor vehicle?
Colorado's 50 percent bar means a cyclist found half at fault recovers nothing. Here is how the math works, why insurers push blame onto riders, and why you should contact a lawyer early.
Bike Injury·
Recognizing Signs of Concussion After a Bike Accident
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion following a bike accident.
Bike Injury·
How to Know If a Defect Caused a Bicycle Crash
Common signs that a bicycle defect or improper assembly caused your crash, plus exactly what to do to preserve evidence and protect your claim.
Bike Injury·
What Bicycle Parts Can Cause a Crash If Defective or Improperly Installed?
Modern bikes have 50+ components. Here's the full list of parts that can cause a rider to lose control if defective or improperly assembled.
Bike Injury·
Your New Bike and Store of Purchase May Be to Blame for Your Crash
Big box stores routinely fail to properly assemble bikes. Improper torque on stems, bolts, or fasteners can cause sudden, catastrophic component failure.
Bike Injury·
12 Steps to Take After a Bike Crash to Protect Your Rights
Colorado-specific guidance: from stopping at the scene to filing your own crash report when police decline to investigate. Protect your case from minute one.
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