LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
California ranks 4th as most bike-friendly state, but LA still dangerous
Each year, more and more Californians decide to commute to work by bicycle or become active cyclists for exercise or more. Thankfully, according to a 2019 League of American Bicyclists study, California ranks 4th as a bike-friendly state. The areas each state was...
What are the real benefits of biking to work?
When it’s possible, biking to work is a great way to improve your health and the environment. For shorter distances of travel, a bike can be more efficient and can save you some time and money. Evaluating your travel plan If you’re the only passenger in your car, you...
How to practice safer biking in California
Few Americans love riding their bikes more than Californians. California ranked as the 4th most bicycle-friendly state in 2019 by The League of American Bicyclists. This enthusiasm does wonders for traffic congestion and personal exercise, but more bikers on the road...
L.A. faces lawsuits over grisly bike crashes
The City of Angels has faced nearly $20 million in lawsuits over critical cycling crashes in recent years. The expenses for these suits are almost four times higher than they have been in a decade. Victims and their attorneys have complained that the city is ignoring...
LA ranked sixth in traffic congestion
The 2019 Global Traffic Scorecard released last Monday, revealing Los Angeles to be the sixth most congested city in America. The Scorecard is a metric used to measure traffic data and weigh the impact of regulations and relief programs aimed at reducing traffic...
For cyclists, danger level reaches highest mark in 25 years
For bicyclists here in California, the numbers are discouraging. The number of cyclist fatalities in the state is at its highest level in a quarter-century, according to a story from Newsweek. Traffic crashes killed 455 bikers from 2016-18. Of those, 106 occurred in...
Drivers in expensive vehicles may be more likely to hit pedestrians
For those, like bicyclists, who travel Los Angeles streets virtually unprotected (with the exception of maybe a helmet and reflective gear), the streets pose enough dangers without the help of negligent motorists. While it may be no surprise to you when some drivers...
Could certain streets in LA go car-free?
Los Angeles is one of the busiest cities in the United States. It’s filled with tourist attractions that people visit by foot, bike, bus and car. Unfortunately, its bustling streets are often overcrowded. One of the most congested streets is the infamous Hollywood...
Los Angeles bicycle crash numbers show progress
Bicycling for pleasure or just commuting to work has multiple benefits like improving your cardiovascular health, reducing your carbon footprint and avoiding bumper-to-bumper traffic. Unlike biking along a pristine and wide-open trail, biking in a city includes...
Wearing a helmet is the smartest choice a bicyclist can make
There are ample reasons in greater Los Angeles to commute on a bicycle instead of a motor vehicle. Weaving through inevitable traffic instead of constantly being stuck in it. Spending your hard-earned money on anything but gasoline and reducing your carbon footprint...
