On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Feb 3, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists in California can ride all year long, and some choose to head out in the rain or other inclement weather. One issue they face is that drivers might not always watch for them. This is especially true when the drivers park and don’t watch for cyclists when...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Jan 29, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
With more autonomous or “self-driving” cars expected to hit the road, even a bicyclist deciding to take a break and start walking with his or her bike could turn into a dangerous situation. Moving at 43.5 mph with its human operator watching a show...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Jan 24, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Los Angeles has a pervasive car culture, but many residents rely on bicycles to get from point A to point B. If you often cycle in the city, you should understand how traffic laws apply to your bicycle. Review the city and state bike guidelines that pertain to Los...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Nov 7, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Cement trucks are among the heaviest vehicles on the road, and they pose an incredible risk when involved in accidents with other vehicles. On the other side of the coin, cyclists face some of the highest risks when struck by vehicles.Both of those issues came...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Oct 9, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
If you have been mulling over the idea of riding a recumbent bike, one thing you may have been considering is just how safe you would be on the road. Does this type of relaxed ride offer any safety advantages over a traditional bike?It may. They are certainly at least...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Sep 27, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Helmets go a long way toward preventing fatalities and life-changing head injuries in a bike accident. They’re the single most important piece of protective gear that any rider can wear.Even so, studies have found that a lot of people are not wearing them. In...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Aug 27, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Every cyclist has been there at some point: A driver nearly hits you. Maybe they pull out of a driveway as you’re going by on the street. Maybe you come around a corner, and they turn left in front of you. Maybe they just drift into the bike lane, distracted by...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Aug 1, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Generally speaking, you have three lanes on a city street: The travel lane for cars, the bike lane for cyclists and the sidewalk for pedestrians. These keep different modes of transportation in their separate spaces to keep everyone safe.However, some experts have...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Jul 5, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
It is crucial that motorists understand that bike lanes are real lanes on the road. They need to treat them the same way that they treat any other lane.For instance, imagine that you’re driving on a two-lane highway. Both lanes go the same way. You are in the...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Jun 20, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Drivers are supposed to share the road with cyclists, and one of the most crucial issues is when a car has to pass a bike. At a time like that, drivers must give cyclists enough of a buffer zone to prevent an accident.How big should that zone be? A law passed half of...
