LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Ways cities can help protect bicyclists at intersections
Cities play a key role in protecting bicyclists from serious injury. By designing new streets and intersections – or modifying existing ones – in ways that promote cyclist safety, cities and neighborhoods can help reduce the number of bicycle-car collisions. But what...
Safety precautions for sharing the road with bicycles
Bicycle safety trends are startling. A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that in 2018, the fatality rate of cyclists surged 6.3 percent to an all-time high of 857 cyclists. The data indicate that deaths are predominately in urban areas...
Protected bike lanes mean safety for everyone
In 2018, The Washington Post reported that six of the ten safest cities for bicyclists were found in California. Yet, Los Angeles still ranks as one of the most dangerous cities for biking. However, April did bring the first protected two-way bike lane to Los Angeles,...
Is Los Angeles’ plan to make streets safer actually working?
When Los Angeles rolled out its Vision Zero plan in 2015, officials laid out an admirable goal: to eliminate all traffic deaths in the city by 2025. The campaign’s mission acknowledges people will make mistakes on the road, but are operating under the belief that,...
Pedestrian killed in possible DUI incident in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is not well known as a destination for pedestrians. Even the wide sidewalks of Hollywood do not feel adequate when cars are racing by and trying to sneak past red lights. Walkers have to be on the defensive -- but that may not be enough to protect...
How do I stay safe on a bicycle?
Bike riding has increasingly become a preferred mode of transportation. It is a way to get outside and enjoy a fun workout while saving money on gas. California especially is a hotbed for bicyclists because of the warm weather and optimal riding conditions. However,...
Pair of accidents kill Stanislaus County bicyclist
California is focused on making everything environmentally friendly. It's an enlightened attitude that helps protect all the living things in the Golden State as the economy expands. So, bicyclists often find it ironic that their modes of transportation are not...
California company works to reduce brain injuries in football
A bicycle messenger is struck by a driver looking the other direction. A construction worker is below a crane when its load slips from its ropes. A slip-and-fall in a grocery store causes a shopper to hit their head on a counter. These are just some of the ways a...
How L.A. is fixing bicycle lane issues
Bicycle lanes are undoubtedly safer for cyclists than using the open road or sidewalks. But, Los Angeles bike lanes have plenty of room for improvement. Here are just a few of the issues with L.A. bike lanes that are being addressed to make California roads safer for...
Workers outside may have higher risks of injuries
Los Angeles is full of dangers for people just moving around the city and its surroundings. This is especially true for bicyclists and pedestrians, who are less protected in a city built for cars and other vehicles. Another group at higher risk is people for whom work...