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It was recently announced that Operation Close Pass, the award-winning initiative started by enlightened officers of the West Midlands Police, and taken up by a number of forces across the country, was not appropriate for Cambridge.
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On Wednesday 11 May, Levenes partner Tim Beasley will cycle around 300 miles from London to Paris for the charity Camfed.
Levenes are acting for cyclist Mr Lomonaco to pursue substantial damages as a consequence of a hit and run collision. The case has received press coverage after the negligent driver was convicted by the court.
It’s not uncommon for the ignorant motorist, thinking that the roads were built for cars (they were not- except the motorways – the clue is in the name[i]) to call for cyclists to have compulsory insurance. Occasionally, a cyclist is reported to cause an injury to a pedestrian.
A useful guide on sharing the road together for drivers and cyclists
Levenes Solicitors represented Mr RS in a claim against a Sainsbury’s van driver for compensation for the injuries and losses suffered as a result of a road traffic accident.
Levenes Partner, Tim Beasley, has been recognised by Headway, the brain injury charity, for his work in representing clients with significant brain injuries. Levenes Birmingham office will be included in the Headway Solicitors Directory for 2015.
Tim Beasley, Partner at Levenes Solicitors, took part in a report on BBC Midlands Today on 17th November 2014 concerning cycling in Birmingham. He was miked up by the BBC who filmed him on his commute to the office. He was then interviewed on camera talking about cycling in Birmingham.
In September, Tim Beasley is riding from London to Brussels via Amsterdam in aid of The Macular Society.
In the second part of a two part article, Tim Beasley, Partner at Levenes Solicitors Birmingham Office reports on the recent PEOPIL conference.
In this article, Tim Beasley, Partner at Levenes Solicitors Birmingham Office reports on the recent PEOPIL conference in Amsterdam.
Kevin O'Sullivan talks to Nick Ferrari on the recent cycling accident in South London.
On 23rd May, Tim Beasley, Personal Injury Partner at Levenes Birmingham office will be attending a conference of the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL) in Amsterdam.
One of our solicitors, Kevin O'Sullivan, who specialises in cycle injury cases, appeared on ITV London News on 31 March 2014, commenting on a piece about the effect of potholes on cyclists.
Win for London cyclist who sues council for £100,000
Ride with Pushbikes - the Birmingham Cycle Campaign turns out to be a disappointment
Pushbikes the Birmingham Cycling Campaign are having a ride along Bristol Road
Cycling Solicitor Tim Beasley of Levenes Birmingham office considers what can happen if road users do not stay alert on our roads.
Kevin O'Sullivan talks to Olly Mann on LBC Radio
MAN reveal new concept lorry cab aimed at reducing fuel consumption and increasing safety.
Kevin O'Sullivan Talks About Increasing Cyling Fatalities on LBC with Nick Ferrari
There has been a 10% increase in killed cyclists despite only 1% cycle traffic increase.
Kevin O'Sullivan was asked to speak on Nick Ferarri's show on LBC radio station.
Drivers who stop in bicycle boxes at traffic lights face fines of £60 and three penalty points on their licences as City Hall plans a crackdown.
Jenny Jones, Green Party Member of the London Assembly is hosting a seminar this evening (Wednesday 22nd May 2013) to discuss Cyclists and the Law in City Hall.
MET Police clarify the use of Advanced Stop Lines.
Levenes at the 2013 London Bike Show
A roadside vigil will take place on Friday 16 November at 5pm outside the London College of Communication at Elephant and Castle, Southwark.
Karmarama has apologised for a number of ads created by a member of its staff, which used provocative language such as calling cyclists "stupid twats", to promote road safety.
Despite campaigning at Kings Cross, injury rates continue to rise.
Kevin O'Sullivan, partner at Levenes will be attending the LCC's first Campaigners Conference
Cycling Injuries in the UK 2010-11 - Infographic
Levenes Cycle Injury are attending the Birmingham Cycle Show 27th-30th September.
Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has been chosen to carry the Olympic flag for Team GB at the opening ceremony on Friday.
2011 Cycling Injuries Up 15% on 2010
Pedalpalooza UK 2012 is a Do-It-Yourself Bicycle Festival held for a week in June in London. And it starts this Sunday.
Tickets for prime spots to watch the London 2012 road cycling events went on sale yesterday and are still available
Head of Addison Lee, John Griffin, may face prosecution for instructing his drivers to ignore the law and use bus lanes in London.
A female cyclist has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after she was involved in a collision with a lorry today.
Thousands expected for London Cycling Campaign's Big Ride. 28th April.
There are reports that following the storm around Addison Lee created by owner John Griffin, the Government will be terminating it's contract with the firm.
Cyclists have identified the junctions in London, Newcastle, Bristol and Sheffield at which they are most concerned.
The cycling community is set to hit back against Addison Lee with a "die-in" on Monday 23rd April outside their offices. Fake blood and make up is apparently welcome!
Institution of Mechanical Engineers publishes a report suggesting changes to HGVs for the purpose of cyclist safety.
The cyclist, an adult male from Bexhill, has been airlifted to a London hospital. It has just been confirmed he has died.
A lorry driver accused of running down a cyclist while chatting on his 'hands free' mobile phone has appeared in court.
Frank Nsubuga, of Hoe Lane, Enfield, died on Monday at approximately 3.30am from the serious injuries he suffered from the collision at the junction with White Hart Lane on March 27.
Londoners to quiz Boris, Brian, Jenny and Ken about cycling - Hustings event announced
Cyclists were today given a list of locations in Leeds that could seriously damage their health. The list reveals the 10 road junctions in the city that saw the most reported cycling accidents between 2005 and 2010.
The most dangerous road junctions for cyclists in Cambridge have been revealed.
Revealed: The 10 Most Dangerous Junctions for Cyclists in Birmingham
The Curry Mile has been named as Manchester’s most dangerous stretch of road in the city for cyclists.
Fuel Strike? Why not cycle instead?
Following the Times newspaper's request for cyclists to provide them with suggestions for road improvements, we release the definitive top 20 list of the worst cycle junctions in London.
From Tomorrow (8th March 2012), Barclays Cycle Hire is extending eastwards to include the borough of Tower Hamlets, including Canary Wharf, as well as North Shoreditch in Hackney.
Cyclists and walkers from across the UK are on track to benefit from thousands of new cycle spaces and routes from the middle of this year, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced.
On the first Friday of every month. Cyclists meet at Pigeon Park to take part in a mass bike ride around town.
Labour's Bristol East MP, Kerry McCarthy MP has claimed the city is not safe enough for cyclists, despite it being named as England's first cycling city four years ago. Levenes Cycle Injury can reveal the five worst junctions for cycle safety in and around Bristol.
Almost 2000 cyclists took to the streets around Parliament ahead of the debate on 23rd February 2012. But will it have the desired effect?
James Darby, 44, was cycling along Upper Elmers End Road in Beckenham when he was in collision with a stationary blue Fiat Panda. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Martin Boulton, of Lucas Place, Woughton on the Green, was sentenced to a six-month jail term suspended for two years, after admitting charges of causing death by careless driving and causing death by driving a vehicle while uninsured at earlier court hearings.
The latest quarterly road casualty statistics released by the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that there was a 7 per cent rise in the number of bike riders killed or seriously injured.
On the urban roads of Britain today cyclists need to be fit for cities. Cycling should be both safe and pleasurable. Ministers, mayors and local authorities must build cities that are fit for cycling. The Times has launched a public campaign and 8-point manifesto calling for cities to be made fit for cyclists.
London cyclist says he thought he would die as he was dragged underneath petrol tanker. Levenes Solicitors are seeking compensation for the cyclist.
A copy of Kevin O'Sullivan's "Letter to the Editor" published on The Times website:
Following the candlelight vigil on the CS2 Bow Roundabout last week, the London Mayor's office has released a statement on their road safety efforts.
The sister of a cyclist killed by a HGV has launched a scathing attack on a coroner for failing to demand measures to improve safety for all cyclists in London.
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