Bicycle Injury Law And
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Los Angeles has more bicycle safety infrastructure than many other jurisdictions. There are miles of bike lanes and regular attempts by cycling safety advocates to protect those using self-propelled transportation on public roads. Despite those efforts, bicycle...
You will sometimes see cyclists riding on the sidewalk. This is often prohibited – outside of children who are simply learning how to ride a bike – but some adults consider doing it anyway. When confronted, they will often simply say that they are afraid to ride in...
On some roads, cyclists are simply instructed to ride on the shoulder or in the traffic lane with other vehicles. In other cases, there may be a bike lane on the side of the road, where cyclists are given a small amount of space, which can make them safer than riding...
Dooring remains one of the most common and preventable causes of bicycle injuries in California. This is especially problematic in dense urban areas where cyclists ride alongside parked vehicles. California law is clear about who bears responsibility when a driver or...
California is a paradise for cyclists, offering everything from scenic coastal highways to bustling city bike lanes. With the beautiful weather, it is no surprise that so many people choose two wheels for their commute or exercise. However, there is often confusion...
Riding a bicycle is a great way to stay active and get around town, especially in nice weather. However, sharing the road with cars and trucks comes with serious risks. When a vehicle hits a cyclist, the cyclist almost always takes the brunt of the impact....
How your bike tech becomes crash evidence Cycling in California can be a fantastic way to sightsee, until a car suddenly hits you. Unfortunately, the driver blames you for the accident and demands compensation for their damages. Experiencing this scenario can be...
As Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends, everyone who navigates Los Angeles area roads and freeways needs a bit of time to adjust to the added hour of darkness in the early evening and the additional early morning sunlight – even as the hours of daylight continue to...
Trying to stay safe is an eternal battle for anyone who likes to ride a bicycle. One of the things that can affect this is how you position yourself when out riding with others on stretches of road where you share the lane with motorists. You’ll often see cyclists...
You are happily riding along on your bicycle, thinking how much nicer it is than being stuck inside a car. Then a dog appears from out of nowhere and comes flying at you, causing you to crash. It might be that the dog came directly toward your leg, and you lost...
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