On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jan 4, 2021 | Bicycle tips
More and more people are discovering the benefits of biking for commuting, enjoyment and exercise. But as the number of bikers in your city increases, so should the safety measures taken to protect cyclists. Is your city considered “bike friendly?” Will you be safe on...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Nov 2, 2020 | Bicycle tips
Some motorists simply need an attitude adjustment when it comes to sharing the road with bicycles. Or just a bit more empathy. Bicyclists know that. And motorists must understand that bicyclists are not going away. Coexisting and sharing the road is essential in the...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Oct 26, 2020 | Bicycle tips
It came out of the blue. As you rode your bicycle on the street, unexpectedly, a motorist begins screaming at you and threateningly swerves his car in your direction. You sense this is a dangerous situation, do not engage with the driver and hightail it out of there....
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Sep 27, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle tips
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...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Sep 25, 2020 | Bicycle tips
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,...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Aug 7, 2020 | Bicycle tips
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the most active of people to stay indoors and work from home. Shelter-in-place orders have only exacerbated the sense of cabin fever. As restrictions loosened, the shut-ins turned or returned to riding bicycles. Surprisingly, they...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jun 25, 2020 | Bicycle tips
Since mid-May, masks have been a required outdoor accessory in LA. If you leave your home, you need to have one. But do you need to wear your mask while exercising outside? Is it mandatory bicycle attire? It’s a question that’s sparked heated debate across the...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | Jun 11, 2020 | Bicycle tips
As a parent, it is natural to have a hard time letting your child go. Regardless of his or her age, it can be difficult to determine whether your child is ready to take the next step toward independence. For many children, learning how to ride a bike is a major life...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | May 8, 2020 | Bicycle tips
The subject of helmets has long been a polarizing one. Many helmet proponents do not appreciate the lack of an all-ages law, while others argue that the use of helmets should not be enforced. Who must wear a helmet? In California, any bicycle rider age 17 or under is...
On behalf of Cohen Law Partners | May 8, 2020 | Bicycle tips
As social distancing restrictions begin to lift around the country, more Americans are heading outside to enjoy reopened parks and trails. Many cooped-up Los Angeles residents are hopping on bikes to venture out into nature, either for the first time in a while or...
