As a California cyclist, you get to enjoy riding your bicycle throughout much of the year. However, the more time you spend on the road, the higher your chance of a car-on-bike collision. Recent research shows that the number of bicyclists dying on California’s roads...
Defensive driving tips for motorcycle riders
Motorcycle riders are at elevated risk of serious auto accident injury compared to drivers of other types of vehicles. The rate of California motorcycle deaths has increased for more than two decades according to data from the Safe Transportation Research and...
How do California civil courts assess fault after car accidents?
After a serious automobile accident in California, you may be considering whether or not to pursue civil damages. Whether you were partially at fault for the accident or completely innocent, the compensation you receive will depend on the total damages from the crash...
Will Uber’s insurance pay for your injuries?
If you are like most people, you regularly call for an Uber instead of a taxi whenever you need to go somewhere and you cannot or do not wish to drive. While this saves you money, however, will Uber’s vaunted $1 million insurance policy actually pay for your injuries...
What to do after a bicycle accident
A collision with a motor vehicle when you are on your bicycle can put you at risk for property damage and severe injury. It can happen very quickly and leave your system flooded with adrenaline, making it difficult to think straight. In the aftermath of a bicycle...
Why do insurance companies deny auto accident claims?
Insurance companies do not always cover valid claims after an auto accident. If you suffer injuries from a collision in California, you can file a claim through your auto policy or the other driver's policy depending on fault. When you receive a settlement offer that...
Should I wear a helmet on a bicycle?
Unlike with motorcyclists, this is a surprisingly complex question. There are many people who, of course, say that bicyclists should strap on a helmet as a matter of course with every ride. However, the data paints a more complex picture than this. According to...
How can I receive compensation after an accident with an uninsured motorist?
Getting into a car accident no matter the circumstances is an unnerving experience, but when an uninsured motorist causes the accident, it increases the issues immensely. The National Law Review explains that when an uninsured motorist is at fault for damages you...
How can traumatic brain injuries impact your future?
As a Californian who enjoys riding bikes, you are likely well-aware of the major dangers that exist for cyclists like you. Sharing the road with drivers of larger vehicles can lead to severe and dangerous crashes that tend to harm bicyclists the most. One common...
Examining the dangers of eating and drinking while driving
Oftentimes in the wake of a car accident on California, the circumstances that led to the collision may seem to you to be so simple for a reasonable person to avoid that the only explanation might seem to be driver distraction. Yet what if the driver at fault claims...