After a bicycle crash, it can feel frustrating to hear questions about your helmet before anyone asks what the driver did. You may wonder whether riding without one could be used against you, even if a negligent driver or unsafe street design caused the collision....
Los Angeles has invested heavily in redesigning its streets to make them safer and more accessible for cyclists. Protected bike lanes, narrowed traffic corridors and reworked intersections have become a common sight across the city. But good intentions do not always...
Bicycle-motorist collisions often leave cyclists asking a frustrating question: “They looked right at me, so how did they not see me?” In many cases, the answer is not recklessness or malice. It is a well-documented cognitive limitation called inattentional blindness....
Cyclists face many risks on the road, often created by the drivers around them. All it takes is one mistake for a serious accident to occur. A cyclist could suffer significant injuries that change the course of their life. One growing type of risk is that coming from...
Love taking your e-bike around LA? Many cyclists prefer e-bikes because they’re quick and great for hassle-free riding. However, they’re also heavier and not as maneuverable as your average bike. You may have heard about new developments on Los Angeles regulations...
California state law imposes numerous requirements on those who drive. People need to have a state-issued license. They need to register their vehicles with the state. They also have a legal obligation to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. Despite those...
In California, the driver who caused a crash is responsible for the harm that follows. Knowing who pays and how can help you protect yourself after a collision. How California's at-fault system works California requires all drivers to carry auto liability insurance....
Lawmakers, prosecutors and even retailing giant Amazon are taking steps to curb the increasingly serious problem of high-speed e-bikes. These bikes, which can go more than twice the speed of traditional e-bikes and in some cases aren’t operated with pedals, have...
Protected intersections are an effective way to reduce bicycle crashes in dense urban areas. Los Angeles has expanded bike lanes across several corridors, yet intersections remain the most dangerous points for riders. Many crashes occur where fast turns, wide lanes...
If a driver hits you while you are riding your bicycle and leaves the scene, you may feel like there is no way to hold anyone accountable. There is, however, an option that you can take to file your case. John Doe claims under California law Under state law, you may...
