LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Why cyclists need uninsured motorist coverage
Cycling is a magnificent way to get around, especially in sunny cities such as Los Angeles. With its year-round favorable weather, cycling can be an effective alternative method of commute. However, riding a bike doesn’t come without its risks, too. With its crowded...
Are you always safer in a bicycle lane?
Whether you bicycle as a hobby or cycle to work every day, you have probably thought a great deal about your choice of route. Which streets have the heaviest traffic? Do you want to go uphill for a significant portion of your ride? Are any special events going to...
Do helmet cameras benefit cyclists?
One advantage of helmets that cyclists often fail to acknowledge is that you can attach a camera to them. Helmet cameras might seem tailored to riders eager to press charges against the first motorist who drives too close to them. Yet, if a driver collides with you,...
It’s not just intersections: Midblock crashes are often more dangerous
An intersection, particularly a busy one, can be a source of worry for a cyclist. Vehicles come from multiple directions, sometimes making unpredictable movements along the way, and there is little space to safely maneuver your bike. While it is true many bicyclists...
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...
