The start of 2023 brought a few changes in state law that affect California bicyclists – with more to follow. We’ve previously discussed the change in the law that requires a vehicle to move over a lane if there’s room to do so before passing a bike, just as they...
For some people, electric bikes or e-bikes are a form of entertainment. Teenagers and tourists alike may hop on an e-bike that they rented as a means of turning a normal afternoon into an adventure. Others view e-bikes as an alternative source of reliable...
Bicycle helmets are in many ways a cyclist's last line of defense in the event that something goes wrong. A helmet can help absorb the force of impact and protect someone from physical injuries if they get thrown off their bicycle. Although state law technically does...
As any doctor will tell you, all injuries do not heal in the same way. In fact, there are some injuries for which complete healing may be impossible. Treatments are always getting better, especially as technology improves, but that doesn’t mean doctors can address...
Cycling in Los Angeles is proving to be beneficial as time goes by. In addition to being good exercise, it's worthwhile for commuters in a city with traffic-congested roads and insufficient parking and public transit. Nonetheless, cyclists face challenges. Despite...
Every bicyclist out there has had this experience: They’re doing their best to get to their destination, and it requires leaving a protected bike path, but they’re constantly being crowded by motor vehicles of one sort or another. Even though drivers have long been...
Both the state of California and the City of Los Angeles have committed millions to making roads safer for cyclists. These investments can potentially save lives and limit the harm that traffic collisions cause the economy. Any time that bicyclists have to share space...
Getting hit by someone in a motor vehicle is the worst possible situation for someone on a bicycle. People die or end up so severely injured that they spend weeks in the hospital. You never know when a driver may fail to spot you, despite your careful compliance with...
E-bikes are essentially just full-size bicycles with a small electric motor. This motor is battery powered and it can assist the rider. These bikes also have pedals, but the motor means that people can go faster or farther, or they can simply just pedal intermittently...
As a cyclist in Los Angeles, you are constantly at risk of a traffic incident. You never know when someone posting to social media or talking on the phone will completely fail to notice you at an intersection. Typically, you will have a very straightforward claim...
