On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Dec 9, 2019 | Bicycle Advocacy
If you drive by a work crew building a new bike lane, expanding the road and putting in that safe space for cyclists, do you think about why it’s happening? Do you consider why that street is getting the new lane?A lot of the time, it’s just because...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Aug 29, 2019 | Bicycle Advocacy
The 80 deadliest streets and intersections is not a new clip show or reality series. They are the target of the LA City Council in 2019. The Council is trying to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety after pedestrian deaths jumped by 82 percent between 2015-2017.The...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Aug 15, 2019 | Bicycle Advocacy
There are plenty of personal benefits to cycling, such as promoting a healthy lifestyle and cutting down on gas bills. But have you ever thought of just how much good cycling can do for the population at large?One benefit is that it reduces the congestion on...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Feb 22, 2019 | Bicycle Advocacy
One thing that you hear drivers say when complaining about cyclists is that those cyclists should not be on the road in the first place. Those roads were designed with cars in mind, they claim.Let’s just put an end to this right now. Let’s stop saying it...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Oct 9, 2018 | Bicycle Advocacy
Are you thinking about changing up your morning commute? Maybe you are simply sick of spending so much time trapped in the car. Maybe you are starting to look for ways to reduce your environmental impact. For these and other reasons, it may be time to consider a...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Jun 22, 2018 | Bicycle Advocacy
Unpredictability can cause accidents, no matter what vehicles are involved. When these accidents involve bikes and cars, the results can be tragic.That’s problematic, because most people in a recent survey said that they do not think that cyclists are...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Jun 6, 2018 | Bicycle Advocacy
Your bike is not just a hobby. It’s your main means of transportation. You ride it to and from work almost every day, rain or shine.You know this puts you at risk. Bike accidents involving cars have a vastly higher probability of injuring you than the person in...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Mar 29, 2018 | Bicycle Advocacy
A bicycle seems like a natural way for people to get around in sunny Southern California, but it also carries some inherent dangers. Cyclists are forced to share the road with cars, trucks, buses and commercial vehicles. This leads to accidents, and cyclists are often...
On behalf of Max Draitser - Southern California Bicycle Attorneys | Mar 15, 2018 | Bicycle Advocacy
Bicycle riders often unnerve drivers. It’s hard not to be hyper-aware of the fact that there’s no protective shell of metal and chrome around a bicyclist near you on the road. If you happen to collide, you know that the cyclist is probably going to be...
