Bicycle Lawyer Races in the Race Across the West (RAW)

Ben Dodge, the Bicycle Lawyer and RAW

Ultra cyclist and bicycle crash attorney Ben Dodge, will be racing in the 9th annual Race Across the West (RAW) beginning June 14th, 2016. For 9 years RAW has attracted ultra cyclists from around the globe to take on the finest and most challenging terrain the Western United States has to offer. The race begins in Oceanside, California and follows the first 928 miles of the Race Across America (RAAM) route, winding through four states and concluding in Durango, Colorado. RAW boasts an incredible, total accumulated elevation gain of 50,000+ feet.

Ben, hailing from Gilbert Arizona, is no stranger to endurance events. He is an Ironman Competitor of 8 times, a Navy Seal Kokoro camp graduate, and founder of Bike Accident Attorneys Racing Team. His solo attempt at this race will be his longest endurance event to date, with a cut off time of 92 consecutive hours. With little to no sleep he will race against seasoned pro cyclists from all over Europe and the USA. Last year only a small handful of cyclists actually completed the entirety of Race Across the West. It is one of the most challenging bicycle races in the world!

Ben Dodge, LOTOJA 2015
Ben Dodge, LOTOJA 2015

PrintRAW takes place in the scorching heat of June and will test the athletes to the very core. Ben will race West to East from the sandy beaches of Oceanside, over the Sierra Mountains and into the sun baked Mojave and Sonoran deserts, eventually ending up on the Animas River nestled in the Rocky Mountain town of Durango.

Ben has been training for months now, routinely setting his alarm to wake up between 2:30am-3:30am in order to squeeze in his daily rides before work. Some of his training has taken him all over the State of Arizona. A few of his favorite rides include cycling from Gilbert AZ to Tucson AZ then continuing to ascend up to the Mt. Lemon Summit (175 miles); Congress AZ to Prescott AZ and  back around (110 miles); Gilbert AZ to Globe AZ and back (135 miles), and of course what appears to be a Strava record of 10x up to the T.V. towers of South Mountain Regional Park in Phoenix AZ in a single ride (114 miles).

When asked why he’s competing in this year’s Race Across the West, Ben answered: “A few of my close friends and my wife understand why I’m doing this. But to most people, even other cyclists, I seem crazy. Maybe I am crazy – but to be honest, from my perspective it seems ‘crazy’ not to do it. I’m pumped for this. I can’t wait to toe the line with these cyclists”.

Ben is extremely excited to participate in Race Across the West this year.  He hopes his efforts will bring more awareness to cycling safety and cycling advocacy, through his law firm Bike Accident Attorneys, PLC. He represents cyclists throughout Arizona and assists in cases throughout the entire United States.

Follow Ben With Live GPS Tracking + Photos, Videos, and more

Screen Shot 2016-06-10 at 8.25.41 AMYou can follow Ben’s race through his law firm’s website and social media pages where his support crew will post updates, pictures, videos, and live GPS tracking. Follow him here:

THANK YOU! A Small Tribute to Those Who Have Made All of This Possible. Love you all.

There are so many who have helped me prepare for this epic journey. Many friends and family will be cheering for me from home and watching a blinking dot for 4 days. I wanted to thank everyone for their incredible support and encouragement. While it is impossible to name everyone, I’ll name a few of my “frequent flyer” types that always seem to be there.

Sonja
Sonja

My forever friend. First and foremost I am eternally grateful to my wife (Sonja) who somehow puts up with me and my craziness. I have been told by lots of my friends I must not be easy to be married too due to my adventure seeking mentality – which ultimately leads to a bit of an eccentric and unpredictable lifestyle. Sonja gets me. She knows what drives me. She loves me in spite of my flaws and terrible ideas. She supports my dreams and allows me to pursue adventure. I definitely “married up” when I met her. Without her by my side this RAW attempt would never have been possible.

William
William

My son, William is one of my main driving forces. For those who know my little family they know how special he is and how difficult it is for us to even have children. His physical challenges drive me to be a better father, a better husband, and a better person. I strive to live a life where I can leave him a legacy to lean on when his life gets tough. I want him to know he can do hard things. I want him to see that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary tasks.

Anna
Anna Sparks – Cycling Coach

My Coach. Of course, I couldn’t have done this without Anna Sparks. My coach, my friend, my mentor. She believes in me, and has helped me reach new heights. She has challenged me and kicked my butt on more than one occasion! Her training, experience, and insights as a coach are beyond tremendous and have been extremely helpful and necessary. However, her friendship and support are priceless. Thank you champ. I’ll be taking you with me out there every pedal stroke. http://www.sparkssystems.net/

My awesome and selfless crew. Thank you for your sacrifices away from your family and employment to suffer along side me. The crew is really unbelievable. They will also lack sleep, work days on end without any real breaks, and of course have to deal with my sorry rear end. You guys inspire me. Thanks for your friendship and willingness to crew. Thanks Dave, Sonja, Bob, Joel, Rob, Anna, and Spencer! http://raceacrossthewest.org/race-roster.html

Some of the Team
Some of the Team

My Teammates. Not sure how we really formed a cycling team almost 2 years ago now. But somehow we did and there are 65+ members on our team now. They have been a huge support showing up to do some seriously stupid long rides at all hours of the day and night. A few just show up at my house to lend a hand in what ever I am doing to get ready for a team function. They encourage me and drive me to be a better person and a better cyclist. I learn something new from each of them every time I am around them. Love the team. Love the friendships. You guys & gals rock! #BAAracing https://bikeaccidentat.wpenginepowered.com/official-team-page/

Dianna Kinsfather - Nutritionist
Dianna Kinsfather – Nutritionist

Diana Kinsfather. My A+ nutritionist. She provided some seriously important support and education along the way illuminating for me my dietary weaknesses and strengths. She has helped me fine tune a nutrition strategy that works, and works really well. Forever grateful for her time, effort and energy spent on my behalf. Love her feisty nature and her passion for what she does. If I had a question about a product or food she would be all over it with insane research and facts that I would never have cared to even look up. Love her dedication to her passion. Love her showing me all about the rice cakes… feed zone portables baby! Thank you Dianna! https://www.facebook.com/kinsfathernutrition/

Fabrice and Kevin - Cerulean
Fabrice and Kevin – Cerulean

My recovery center – Cerulean. My introduction to Cerulean was through a teammate (Thanks Darric & Brandi!). I’ll never forget my tour of the facility they gave me almost 6 weeks ago. They showed me everything they had, all their cards on the table with every single high tech piece of equipment you can possibly imagine to help an athlete recover. I sampled the cryo chamber and to be honest I was a bit freaked out. -220 degree temperatures in your underwear is a bit scary no matter who you are. lol. I quickly became a fan. After discussing the wide variety of treatments (they call them modalities) you can get as an athlete over there and how beneficial they would be for me as a cyclist, the founder Fabrice, was struck with my desire to attempt this race (RAW). He emailed me the next day and we began working together to increase my preparation and fitness for this epic race. I have been blessed with the opportunity to visist Cerulean 3x a week. Each time I go I get to try the cryo chamber, the hyporbaric pod, Normatech recovery boots, IHT, and the ENG3 NanoVi treatments. I have also used the altitude room and have been tested 2x with their sick metabolic testing equipment to determine thresholds, VO2 max, and a billion other things. In short, Cerulean’s sponsorship of me as an athlete has proved to provide an added boost of confidence as well as physiological increases to recovery and fitness that are simply undeniable. Thank you Fabrice and the whole team at Cerulean! https://www.livecerulean.com/

ENG3 Corp
ENG3 Corp

ENG3 Corp. and the NanoVi. This little gem helps reduce lactate stress in your muscles by 14% in just a 15 minute treatment! A favorite by athletes at Cerulean, the company learned about this race from Fabrice and offered to provide me with a unit to use at home before the race, during the race (best ever) at any resting point, and after the race. The cellular repair is amazing. As impressed as I am with this device and the effects of it, I am so impressed withe people behind it who were so kind and gracious to reach out to me and give me a boost for this race. Thank you Rowena and ENG3! You guys amaze me. http://eng3corp.com/

Paraic - Cyclologic
Paraic – Cyclologic

My Bike Fitting Experts at Cyclologic. Paraic and Barry are simply the best. Check out this article to learn more about their high tech fit studio. Beyond making every fine tuned adjustment for me for this journey, it is common for Paraic to check in on me at all hours of the night to see how the latest adjustments are holding up and if anything has changed. He knows his stuff inside and out and always adapts with my crazy suggestions or desires. Love this bike fit studio and the friendships gained from them. They have enriched my life and provided confidence and encouragement on top of their already excellent bike fitting services. Thanks guys at Cyclologic for going the extra mile! Plus it is always good to learn new slang in my own language… you guys crack me up something fierce. lol http://www.cyclologic.com/fit/

Larry - TWJ
Larry – TWJ

My local bike shop Two Wheel Jones. Of course, where would I turn for help in ordering parts, tune ups, or even buying my bikes to begin with? TWJ Gilbert of course. Thanks Larry and the crew at TWJ Gilbert for the super sweet Focus bikes and excellent mechanic skills on my bikes. Super sweet adaptions to the bikes and some custom gearing. Love our friendship and the race ready prep provided. Will be epic and likely “mechanical problem” free due to your help. http://twowheeljones.com/

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Arizona bicycle crash and bicycle accident lawyer Ben Dodge

Ben-&-BikeA bicycle crash is not always an accident. If you, or someone you know were injured in a bicycle crash or accident caused by a road hazard or dangerous road condition, hire a personal injury attorney who is experienced and has a successful track record. Ben Dodge, a licensed bicycle accident lawyer in Arizona, has dedicated his entire firm to one purpose: representing cyclists. Bicycle accident cases are the only cases Bike Accident Attorneys, PLC handles. Home based out of the great state of Arizona, Ben can still help cyclists in the entire United States. Ben also founded Bike Accident Attorneys Network, a national network of attorneys who focus on representing cyclists. Ben can find you help anywhere in the country.

Ben Dodge has represented and assisted bicycle accident victims across the entire united states. As an avid and competitive cyclist himself, Mr. Dodge currently participates in national and local cycling events all over the country. It isn’t uncommon to spot him in early morning hours out riding his bike. The day he fell in love with his job was the day he devoted himself completely to bicycle accident cases.

Ben represents cyclists injured in bicycle accidents, at the police station, with insurance companies, and in the courts. He advocates for the rights of all cyclists, not just his clients. He teaches the police about bike laws and bike safety, he educates drivers about the rules of the road, and he trains cyclists and clubs to ride more safely.

A consultation with experienced Arizona bicycle accident attorney Ben Dodge is free

In recent years there has been approximately 700 bicycle fatalities in the united states every single year. Approximately 2,000 bicycle accidents are reported in Arizona every year. approximately 30 fatal bicycle accidents are reported in Arizona every year. Bicycle fatalities are terrible and horrific tragedies that affect the lives of too many families and friends to count. Understanding your rights and obligations as a cyclist can bring clarity to your specific accident situation. It will always be in your best interest to be represented by an attorney who knows the bicycle laws and has a successful track record of winning bicycle accident cases. The negotiation tactics and strategies of winning a case are extremely important but should always take a back row seat to the litigation experience and knowledge of court room rules, local, state, and federal rules of civil procedure that can have significant impact on your bicycle accident case. It is wise to be represented by someone well versed in bicycle accident law, local and state bicycle ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and laws. You should hire someone very familiar with negligence and tort law, civil procedure, and the rules of evidence as they all relate specifically to bicycle accident cases.

Ben dodge always offers a complimentary in person consultation to all local cyclists and a complimentary phone consultation to any cyclist injured in a bike accident. Typically the consultations are schedule from 30-60 minutes depending on the severity of the accident. You can expect to get answers to questions, clarity, information, and reassurance of your personal bike accident liability and potential for recovery. In your free consultation you can generally expect to discuss such topics as:

  • your specific bike accident details, diagrams, and pictures from your perspective and then from the perspective of your bike accident attorney.
  • the applicable local, state, and federal laws underlying your case.
  • your cyclist’s rights, obligations, and any potential liability.
  • the process, procedure (in and out of court), and the time frame required to conclude your case.
  • the value of your case and what you might expect as compensation.

You can call Arizona bicycle lawyer Ben Dodge of bike accident attorneys, PLC at 1.855.663.3922. Mr. Dodge’s staff is standing and ready to accept your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every single day of the year. Ben will personally return your call within 24 hours. there is never an obligation for a complimentary consultation with Mr. dodge. His passion is in representing cyclists and his entire office stands ready to serve with kindness and patience.

Bike Accident Attorneys, PLC

Call Ben Dodge, the Bicycle Lawyer today at 1.855.663.3922. Reach him by fax at 1.800.958.8902.

Mr. Dodge can also be reached by email at ben@bikeaccidentattorneys.com

His main Arizona offices are located at:

Mesa Arizona (home base office)
4824 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 124
Mesa, Arizona 85206

Phoenix Arizona office
2415 e. Camelback rd., suite 700
Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Tucson Arizona office
One South Church Avenue, 12th Floor
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Mr. Dodge represents cyclists in the entire state of Arizona including but not limited to mesa, phoenix, tucson, yuma, gilbert, peoria, glendale, scottsdale, ahwatukee, tempe, chandler, prescott, sedona, flagstaff, surprise, kingman, page, lake havasu city, payson, goodyear, buckeye, queen creek, paradise valley, show low, winslow, maricopa, nogales, globe, avondale, cave creek, fountain hills, apache junction, carefree, wickenburg, pinetop-lakeside, strawberry, anthem, safford, and more. Ben Dodge is currently involved with bicycle accident cases all over the country and can assist in representation in all 50 states.

Are Cyclists Safe Stopped at a Red Light? A Group of 10 Cyclists Hit With 2 Confirmed Dead in Tucson AZ

Phot by Pima County Sheriff's Department

It is with much tragedy in our hearts that we report the tragic bike crash on Thursday March 3rd in Tucson Arizona, Pima County. According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department a man named Brian Lynch, 28 years old, was driving under the influence when he struck a group of 10 cyclists stopped at a red light. Stopped at a red light! The wreck occurred approximately at 12:30pm in he light of day. Out of the 10 cyclists in the group 5 were struck by Lynch. Clare Rhodes, 72 years old, died at the scene. Kenneth Vieria, 68 years old, died after being transported to the hospital. The other cyclists were transported to the hospital where one remains in critical condition.

Brian Lynch
Brian Lynch

Brian Lynch was arrested for driving under the influence, 2 counts of manslaughter, 2 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, 1 count of aggravated assault with serious injury and criminal damage.

The bicyclists were reported as members of Santa Fe Seniors on Bikes from New Mexico. All of the cyclists were reported to have been legally in the bike lane.

What can be done in a scenario like this? How can you prevent such an accident from happening? Most of us think we are safe when we are stopped at a red light. Most of us think that during the light of day we can surely be seen and no driver would ever hit us when we are legally in the bike lane stopped at a red light. The answer in my opinion is you are probably right. This is an extremely rare scenario. There is just not much you can do as a cyclist when an impaired driver is behind the wheel. That is exactly what impaired driving results in! This Brian Lynch guy drinks a few too many beers, or consumes drugs, etc. and then drives around and can then not see a group of 10 cyclists stopped at the red light. Did he even see the red light? Who knows.

As a bicycle crash lawyer I have a ton of questions I would love to ask Mr. Brian Lynch. Believe me, you don;t have to go all crazy nuts on a guy like this. He probably already feels guilty. While I am less concerned for how he feels and more concerned for getting to the bottom of how and why he couldn’t see such a decent sized group of cyclists stopped at a red light, I would still line up for some tough questions.

In my experience an impaired or even a distracted driver — i.e. some idiot texting while driving — in their 2 ton truck is no match for a bicyclist or even a group of bicyclists whop are simply vulnerable to the decisions of the drivers who are supposed to share the roads with us cyclists. This is a terrible and tragic experience that leaves me personally disturbed and deeply saddened. I hope that out of this tragic bike crash at least some justice can be served, some reform in bicycle legislation can be reached, some deeper awareness by other drivers can be obtained. My heart and prayers are with the families and victims of those who were so tragically affected by this bike wreck.

Tucson Arizona bicycle accident lawyer Ben Dodge

Ben-&-BikeIf you, or someone you know were injured in a bicycle accident caused by road debris, hire a personal injury attorney who is experienced and has a successful track record. Ben dodge, a licensed bicycle accident lawyer in Arizona, has dedicated his entire firm to one purpose: representing cyclists. Bicycle accident cases are the only cases Bike Accident Attorneys, PLC handles. Home based out of the great state of Arizona, Ben can still help cyclists in the entire United States.

Ben Dodge has represented and assisted bicycle accident victims across the entire united states. As an avid and competitive cyclist himself, Mr. Dodge currently participates in national and local cycling events all over the country. It isn’t uncommon to spot him in early morning hours out riding his bike. The day he fell in love with his job was the day he devoted himself completely to bicycle accident cases.

Ben represents cyclists injured in bicycle accidents, at the police station, with insurance companies, and in the courts. He advocates for the rights of all cyclists, not just his clients. He teaches the police about bike laws and bike safety, he educates drivers about the rules of the road, and he trains cyclists and clubs to ride more safely.

A consultation with experienced Arizona bicycle accident attorney Ben Dodge is free

In recent years there has been approximately 700 bicycle fatalities in the united states every single year. Approximately 2,000 bicycle accidents are reported in Arizona every year. approximately 30 fatal bicycle accidents are reported in Arizona every year. Bicycle fatalities are terrible and horrific tragedies that affect the lives of too many families and friends to count. Understanding your rights and obligations as a cyclist can bring clarity to your specific accident situation. It will always be in your best interest to be represented by an attorney who knows the bicycle laws and has a successful track record of winning bicycle accident cases. The negotiation tactics and strategies of winning a case are extremely important but should always take a back row seat to the litigation experience and knowledge of court room rules, local, state, and federal rules of civil procedure that can have significant impact on your bicycle accident case. It is wise to be represented by someone well versed in bicycle accident law, local and state bicycle ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and laws. You should hire someone very familiar with negligence and tort law, civil procedure, and the rules of evidence as they all relate specifically to bicycle accident cases.

Ben dodge always offers a complimentary in person consultation to all local cyclists and a complimentary phone consultation to any cyclist injured in a bike accident. Typically the consultations are schedule from 30-60 minutes depending on the severity of the accident. You can expect to get answers to questions, clarity, information, and reassurance of your personal bike accident liability and potential for recovery. In your free consultation you can generally expect to discuss such topics as:

  • your specific bike accident details, diagrams, and pictures from your perspective and then from the perspective of your bike accident attorney.
  • the applicable local, state, and federal laws underlying your case.
  • your cyclist’s rights, obligations, and any potential liability.
  • the process, procedure (in and out of court), and the time frame required to conclude your case.
  • the value of your case and what you might expect as compensation.

You can call Arizona bicycle lawyer Ben Dodge of bike accident attorneys, PLC at 1.855.663.3922. Mr. Dodge’s staff is standing and ready to accept your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every single day of the year. Ben will personally return your call within 24 hours. there is never an obligation for a complimentary consultation with Mr. dodge. His passion is in representing cyclists and his entire office stands ready to serve with kindness and patience.

Bike Accident Attorneys, PLC

Call Ben Dodge, the Bicycle Lawyer today at 1.855.663.3922. Reach him by fax at 1.800.958.8902.

Mr. Dodge can also be reached by email at ben@bikeaccidentattorneys.com

His main Arizona offices are located at:

Mesa Arizona (home base office)
4824 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 124
Mesa, Arizona 85206

Phoenix Arizona office
2415 e. Camelback rd., suite 700
Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Tucson Arizona office
One South Church Avenue, 12th Floor
Tucson, Arizona 85701

Mr. Dodge represents cyclists in the entire state of Arizona including but not limited to mesa, phoenix, tucson, yuma, gilbert, peoria, glendale, scottsdale, ahwatukee, tempe, chandler, prescott, sedona, flagstaff, surprise, kingman, page, lake havasu city, payson, goodyear, buckeye, queen creek, paradise valley, show low, winslow, maricopa, nogales, globe, avondale, cave creek, fountain hills, apache junction, carefree, wickenburg, pinetop-lakeside, strawberry, anthem, safford, and more. Ben Dodge is currently involved with bicycle accident cases all over the country and can assist in representation in all 50 states.

Arizona: Anti-Bicycle?

Arizona is home to thousands of cyclists, but may be friendly to few of them. Arizona is one of the last few states in the entire country that hasn’t passed either a distracted driving law (i.e. no texting, etc.) or a no harassment against cyclists law. Yet does this make us a non friendly or an anti-bike community?I think not, or at least not entirely…

Arizona is home to one of the largest cycling communities in the U.S. I believe that our weather permits cycling all year and apparently many other believe that as well. There are pro tour teams that come and train, pro mountain bikers and pro triathletes that all come here to Arizona to train during the winter months. Arizona is no stranger to cyclists. We also host a variety of national and local events/races right here in Arizona. So why don’t we have better cycling laws? How well does our state rank?

I am not certain of a good answer to the first question. Our legislators have some other plans in mind that I don’t currently understand, and perhaps advocacy in Arizona hasn’t been exactly unified yet. I aim to get on board and help resolve as many of the advocacy issues as possible.

In terms of our state ranking, the best tool we have available to us is the National League of American Bicyclists and their “Bicycle Friendly America Program.” Below is a compiled review of their ranking system and how Arizona stacks up, plus the additional bonus of one local city (my home town) Gilbert – who sadly, as of right now is only a “bronze” community. Much improvement is needed in Arizona:

LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS DATA/RANKING

The League’s Bicycle Friendly America program provides a roadmap, hands-on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFA℠ program is a tool for states, communities, business and universities to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people.

The BFA program is more than an assessment

  1. It’s a study into the DNA making bicycling safe and more comfortable for all people
  2. It’s the combined knowledge of hundreds of engineers, government officials and bicycle advocates.
  3. It’s a toolkit of projects, policies, programs and plans designed to make biking better.
  4. It’s a roadmap for improving conditions for bicycling and the direct assistance to make it happen.

The 5 E’s – or standards upon which the rankings are based:

  1. Engineering: Creating safe and convenient places to ride and park
  2. Education: Giving people of all ages and abilities the skills and confidence to ride
  3. Encouragement: Creating a strong bike culture that welcomes and celebrates bicycling
  4. Enforcement: Ensuring safe roads for all users
  5. Evaluation & Planning: Planning for bicycling as a safe and viable transportation option

Arizona

#15 BICYCLE FRIENDLY State Rank

10 BICYCLE FRIENDLY Communities

14 BICYCLE FRIENDLY Businesses

3 BICYCLE FRIENDLY Universities

 

 Community State Award Population Jurisdiction Land Use
Gilbert AZ Bronze 196000 Town/City/Municipality Urban view profile | map it
Tempe AZ Silver 172589 Town/City/Municipality Urban view profile | map it
Mesa AZ Bronze 437454 Town/City/Municipality Urban view profile | map it
Tucson & East Pima Region AZ Gold 1018011 Metropolitan Planning Organization/Council of Governments Urban view profile | map it
Scottsdale AZ Gold 217385 Town/City/Municipality Urban view profile | map it
Sedona AZ Bronze 10192 Town/City/Municipality Suburban view profile | map it
Chandler AZ Bronze 241998 Town/City/Municipality Suburban view profile | map it
Cottonwood AZ Bronze 12426 Town/City/Municipality Rural view profile | map it
Flagstaff AZ Silver 68667 Town/City/Municipality Urban view report card | map it
Phoenix AZ Bronze 1513357 Town/City/Municipality Suburban view report card | map it

 

Business State Award Employees City Industry
TriSports.com AZ Silver 30 Tucson Bicycle Industry map it
Banner Health AZ Bronze 35000 Mesa Medical/Health map it
Sanofi Aventis Tucson Research Center AZ Bronze 75 Oro Valley Manufacturing/Research map it
Ordinary Bike Shop AZ Bronze 9 Tucson Bicycle Industry map it
Van Amburg Law Firm, PLLC AZ Bronze 2 Tucson Professional Services map it
Wandertec, Inc. AZ Bronze 10 Flagstaff Manufacturing/Research map it
REI Phoenix AZ Bronze 85 Phoenix Bicycle Industry map it
Critical Path Institute AZ Bronze 40 Tucson Non-Profit/Government map it
Absolute Bikes, Inc. AZ Gold 25 Flagstaff Bicycle Industry map it
Town of Oro Valley AZ Silver 412 Oro Valley Non-Profit/Government map it
Architekton AZ Bronze 35 Tempe Professional Services map it
Spoke6 AZ Bronze 15 Tucson Professional Services map it
Unisource Global Solutions AZ Bronze 45 Chandler Professional Services map it

 

University State Award Enrollment City
University of Arizona AZ Silver 38767 Tucson view profile | map it
Northern Arizona University AZ Silver 17761 Flagstaff view profile | map it
Arizona State University AZ Gold 62599 Tempe view profile | map it

 

 

Gilbert | Bronze
Award: Bronze
BFC Since: 2012
Total Population: 211,951
Population density: 3,067.2
Total area: 67.96
Percentage of arterial streets with dedicated bicycle facilities:
76-99%
Modal split of commuters:
Bicycling: .5
Walking: .7
Transit: .4
Percentage of schools offering bicycling education:
Elementary Schools: More than 90%
Middle Schools: More than 90%

 

Arizona bicycle accident attorney Ben Dodge

If you, or someone you know were injured in a bicycle accident caused by road debris, hire a personal injury attorney who is experienced and has a successful track record. Ben dodge, a licensed bicycle accident lawyer in Arizona, has dedicated his entire firm to one purpose: representing cyclists. bicycle accident cases are the only cases bike accident attorneys, plc handles.

Ben dodge has represented and assisted bicycle accident victims across the entire united states. as an avid and competitive cyclist himself, mr. dodge currently participates in national and local cycling events all over the country. it isn’t uncommon to spot him in early morning hours out riding his bike. the day he fell in love with his job was the day he devoted himself completely to bicycle accident cases.

A consultation with experienced Arizona bicycle accident attorney ben dodge is free

In recent years there has been approximately 700 bicycle fatalities in the united states every single year. approximately 2,000 bicycle accidents are reported in arizona every year. approximately 30 fatal bicycle accidents are reported in arizona every year. bicycle fatalities are terrible and horrific tragedies that affect the lives of too many families and friends to count. understanding your rights and obligations as a cyclist can bring clarity to your specific accident situation. it will always be in your best interest to be represented by an attorney who knows the bicycle laws and has a successful track record of winning bicycle accident cases. the negotiation tactics and strategies of winning a case are extremely important but should always take a back row seat to the litigation experience and knowledge of court room rules, local, state, and federal rules of civil procedure that can have significant impact on your bicycle accident case. it is wise to be represented by someone well versed in bicycle accident law, local and state bicycle ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and laws. you should hire someone very familiar with negligence and tort law, civil procedure, and the rules of evidence as they all relate specifically to bicycle accident cases.

Ben dodge always offers a complimentary in person consultation to all local cyclists and a complimentary phone consultation to any cyclist injured in a bike accident. typically the consultations are schedule from 30-60 minutes depending on the severity of the accident. you can expect to get answers to questions, clarity, information, and reassurance of your personal bike accident liability and potential for recovery. in your free consultation you can generally expect to discuss such topics as:

  • your specific bike accident details, diagrams, and pictures from your perspective and then from the perspective of your bike accident attorney.
  • the applicable local, state, and federal laws underlying your case.
  • your cyclist’s rights, obligations, and any potential liability.
  • the process, procedure (in and out of court), and the time frame required to conclude your case.
  • the value of your case and what you might expect as compensation.

You can call Arizona bicycle lawyer Ben Dodge of bike accident attorneys, PLC at 1.855.663.3922 (855.one.ez.call). Mr. dodge’s staff is standing and ready to accept your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every single day of the year. Ben will personally return your call within 24 hours. there is never an obligation for a complimentary consultation with Mr. dodge. his passion is in representing cyclists and his entire office stands ready to serve with kindness and patience.

Bike Accident Attorneys, PLC

Call Ben Dodge today at 1.855.663.3922. reach him by fax at 480.656.8334.

Mr. dodge can also be reached by email at ben@bikeaccidentattorneys.com

his main offices are located at:

Mesa Arizona (home base office)
4824 e. baseline rd., suite 124
mesa, arizona 85206

Phoenix Arizona office
2415 e. Camelback rd., suite 700
phoenix, Arizona 85016

Mr. dodge represents cyclists in the entire state of Arizona including but not limited to mesa, phoenix, tucson, yuma, gilbert, peoria, glendale, scottsdale, ahwatukee, tempe, chandler, prescott, sedona, flagstaff, surprise, kingman, page, lake havasu city, payson, goodyear, buckeye, queen creek, paradise valley, show low, winslow, maricopa, nogales, globe, avondale, cave creek, fountain hills, apache junction, carefree, wickenburg, pinetop-lakeside, strawberry, anthem, safford, and more. ben dodge is currently involved with bicycle accident cases all over the country and can assist in representation in all 50 states. he has helped cyclists in Nevada, New York, Texas, California, Washington, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.

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