Crashing your bike is traumatic enough. When you suffer a concussion or head injury, dealing with insurance should be the least of your worries. Yet many cyclists in Los Angeles find their legitimate claims get denied, delayed or questioned. Instead of focusing on...
As a cyclist in Los Angeles, you’ve probably heard this countless times: “Wear brighter clothes.” “Use more lights.” “Make yourself more visible.” While well-intentioned, this advice places the entire responsibility for safety on cyclists, which should not be the...
The need to share public infrastructure with larger vehicles is dangerous for cyclists. Drivers don't always yield the right of way as they should at intersections. They fail to properly monitor their surroundings and may overlook a cyclist when turning or merging...
Every intersection is an opportunity for a crash. Drivers are often so eager to reach their destinations that they don't focus enough on safety. Intersections force vehicles to approach one another from opposing directions with limited space. Many of the worst crashes...
As a cyclist, experiencing a bicycle accident leaves you with more than just physical injuries. You can also suffer from emotional stress and psychological trauma, resulting in long-lasting issues that could reduce your quality of life. Learning the emotional and...
All across the United States, drivers are required to carry car insurance. It is illegal to operate a vehicle without having some form of insurance policy. At the very least, a driver needs to have a policy that will help cover injuries and property damage costs if...
