LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
California OTS sends the message that speed can kill
When it comes to bicyclist accidents, many common causes come to mind: distracted driving, drunk driving, failure to keep a lookout and failure to yield, just to name a few. But one of simplest yet deadliest causes of bicycle accidents is often overlooked: speed....
Who pays damages when a Uber driver hits you?
The popularity of rideshare platforms has skyrocketed in the last few years. Customers like the convenience of ordering a car that arrives quickly and the reasonable prices that the platforms charge. These services were designed to provide safe transport to their...
Medical discovery could someday reverse bicyclist spinal injuries
When bicycles and automobiles collide, there is no dispute about which party fares worse. For all their benefits, bikes don’t provide any external protection to the rider, and they are far smaller and lighter than cars, trucks and SUVs. For all of these reasons and...
Coexistence remains crucial when cars and bicycles share the road
Some motorists simply need an attitude adjustment when it comes to sharing the road with bicycles. Or just a bit more empathy. Bicyclists know that. And motorists must understand that bicyclists are not going away. Coexisting and sharing the road is essential in the...
Cyclists get a win with passage of new law in CA
California Governor Newsom approved of a recent bill that will directly impact cyclists in the state. San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener introduced the bill earlier this year. There was a bit of a lag between introduction and passage within the legislative...
The Three Feet for Safety Act helps protect cyclists
Cycling can be inherently dangerous when the roads are unsafe. In cities where bike laws are not enforced, cyclists are essentially left without protection. Though they can take steps to be safe, such as riding in a bike lane or wearing a helmet, there is no...
Imagining a safer future for cyclists
Imagine a world where one day, cyclists and cars can coexist in harmony. It may sound like a utopian ideal, yet that is what a collection of major bicycle manufacturers and car manufacturers are working toward. Together with technology companies, they are part of the...
When road rage threatens bicyclists, here is what to do
It came out of the blue. As you rode your bicycle on the street, unexpectedly, a motorist begins screaming at you and threateningly swerves his car in your direction. You sense this is a dangerous situation, do not engage with the driver and hightail it out of there....
After a crash, remember these tips from EMTs
Bicycle crashes are serious, which is why emergency medical technicians are usually called to the scene. Crashes can lead to traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, road rash and many other significant wounds. Emergency medical technicians see these crashes all the...
How can cyclists respond to road rage?
As a cyclist, you likely understand how important it is to remain alert while riding. Many motorists do not understand how to – or choose not to – share the road, yet in most cases, you have plenty of ways to stay safe around them. On occasion, though, motorists can...
