On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Mar 5, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
It’s an almost age-old issue – what steps can be taken to enhance the safety of people riding bicycles, especially when they must share urban roads with heavy traffic? There is no question that motor vehicle drivers and bicyclists co-exist somewhat uneasily. In fact,...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Feb 22, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
For many reasons, Los Angeles should be a haven for bicyclists. The perennially sunny weather and easy-to-navigate topography allow for plenty of cycling opportunities. But when it comes to preserving cyclists’ safety, Los Angeles fails the two-wheeled community. The...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Feb 19, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Many of us have made the switch from cars to bikes in order to improve our physical health and reduce our carbon footprint. Unfortunately, all too often, that switch comes with a drastically increased risk of personal injury due to being struck by passing vehicles. If...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Feb 16, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
When people who do not ride bicycles hear that a rider was hurt in a collision, they often ask: Were they wearing a helmet? Not only does this question assume that the rider was acting irresponsibly, it is also based on the assumption that a bike helmet can stop any...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Feb 12, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
As cyclist enthusiasts, we want you to be safe on the road. But time and time again, it seems much of that focus on safety comes exclusively from the cyclist. When it comes to safety matters, reciprocation from motorists often does not happen. Some drivers blatantly...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jan 25, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
When cars collide with cyclists, the result often isn’t pretty. Cyclists can suffer severe injuries even when a vehicle is driving at the speed limit in a residential neighborhood. The faster someone is driving at the time of a collision, the greater the...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jan 20, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Riding your bicycle offers many health benefits, including increases raspatory function, heart strength, and endurance. In addition to health benefits, bicycles also significantly benefit the environment with reduced gas emissions. Despite all these benefits, bikers...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jan 19, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Even when a bicyclist takes proper precautions while riding and doing everything as he or she is supposed to do, an accident can still happen. Bicyclists along with pedestrians are among the most vulnerable when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. Adding the element...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jan 15, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Bike lanes present a space for bicyclists to travel without having to maneuver around pedestrians while providing them with a space somewhat separated from vehicle traffic. The protection afforded by these bike lanes is an ever-changing state, with the density of...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jan 13, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
There’s one thing that all bikes, motorcycles, cars and trucks have in common: They’re designed to be mobile. Their entire purpose revolves around moving people and things from place to place. Accidents can happen whether you’re five minutes from home or 500 miles...
