LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
How to drive with more care around bicyclists
Every Los Angeles driver has passed by a bicyclist on their travels. Bicycles must follow the same traffic rules as motorized vehicles. These laws help keep traffic flow more consistent and enable pedestrians to anticipate the movements of both cars and bikes. Some...
Learning from Simon Cowell’s electric bike-related injuries
The recent injury sustained by celebrity Simon Cowell in an electric bicycle accident once again puts the spotlight on these environmental-friendly transportation vehicles that can reach speeds of up to 30 mph. Cowell -- the creator and judge for the America’s Got...
How Bicycle Friendly is California?
Bicycling has countless benefits, both for the health of the biker and the environment overall. Bicycles also cost less than cars and require fuel costs that continually rise and fall, making the two-wheeled transports ideal for commuting. SmartAsset did a deep dive...
European biker’s paradise can give lessons to Los Angeles
Some cities are more bicycle-friendly than others. Los Angeles has a long way to go before city leaders can truly call it reasonably safe for riders. One place they might look for inspiration is another coastal city more than 5,500 miles away. Amsterdam, the largest...
The Risks of Roundabouts for Bicyclists
Making their “debut” in Europe, traffic circles – also known as roundabouts, traffic diverters, or rotary traffic islands – are becoming more prominent in North America. Yet, familiarity, if not the ability to navigate around them, is lagging for motorists in the...
SUVs and pickups are terrorizing America’s cyclists
The vehicles on the road today are much different than those of 20 years ago. SUVs and pickups – often referred to as light trucks – are far more popular, with sales of these types of models growing exponentially of late. In addition, manufacturers are making these...
A High-Profile Accident Places a Spotlight on E-bikes
Electric trail bicycle sales continue to grow along with their non-motorized counterparts, partly due to the limitations imposed during the COVID pandemic. As is custom for many newly introduced vehicles in any environment, questions arise regarding their safety....
6 tips for pedestrian safety
Los Angeles residents who prefer to commute by walking may find that it’s not always the safest option. With so many drivers on the road, it can be challenging to navigate the streets and avoid a collision. No matter how cautious you are when making your way around...
As vehicle traffic has dropped, so have car-bike crashes
It might seem obvious, but the data is there to back it up. When Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti ordered a shutdown of most businesses in response to the pandemic, the amount of car traffic on the streets dropped off almost immediately. Unsurprisingly, the number of...
A Return to Biking Requires a Refresh of the Rules
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the most active of people to stay indoors and work from home. Shelter-in-place orders have only exacerbated the sense of cabin fever. As restrictions loosened, the shut-ins turned or returned to riding bicycles. Surprisingly, they...
