Archives: 2017

If you are struck by a motorist who has no insurance, what can you do? Go after the defendant, who likely has no assets? Good luck collecting even if you win a judgment. Best advice: make sure you have uninsured motorist coverage on your car insurance and/or your bicycle insurance provider. If you don’t, you could face months or years of medical bills if your injury is serious and long-term. With hundreds of bicycle accidents occurring in Los Angeles alone each year, you can’t afford to head out on the roadways unprotected. You can’t always assume everyone who shares the [...]

May is National Bike Month, and May 18, 2017, is "Bike to Work Day." Since an increasing number of bicycle crashes occur around the Los Angeles area, it is vital to pay attention to safety and to dedicate our awareness to the individuals most at risk while riding on the road. Keep safe, everyone! Biker Safety With such crammed highways, it can be even more dangerous for bicyclists than motorists. To remain safe on the roads, it is vital to wear the proper equipment, including a helmet. When this gear is used, the likelihood of being fatally injured drops 37 [...]

Fatalities among bicyclists are on the rise. According to the NHTSA, 818  bicyclists were killed in collisions with motor vehicles in 2015 alone, up from 729 the year before. About 45,000 bicyclists were injured in general roadway collisions that year throughout the country. The statistics are even more grim in Southern California specifically. Between January and May 2016, the area experienced 40 bicycle fatalities, much more than the 21 fatalities it saw for that same time period in 2015, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. The NHTSA keeps detailed records of what they call pedalcyclist accidents and deaths. These refer not [...]

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Los Angeles! We all know what a fun day this can be, especially when it falls on a Friday. And by all means, celebrate with friends and family. But be extra careful out there – because there’s bound to be a big number of people who aren’t being careful out there. Read through these safety tips to help prevent accidents and injuries tonight, and share these with everyone you know! 5 Quick Tips for Cinco de Mayo Safety: Get your group a designated driver. And let that designated driver know you appreciate them by picking up [...]

The number of cars on the road is rising exponentially every year. According to IHS Automotive, as reported in the LA Times, there are about 253 million cars on U.S. roadways, an increase of more than 3.7 million from the previous year. It stands to reason, then, that pedestrian, motorcycle and bicycle accidents are also on the rise with such congestion all over the country. Here are a few more stats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): In 2015, U.S. motorcyclist fatalities rose 8% year-over-year to 4,976 people. In 2016, U.S. pedestrian fatalities rose faster than motorist fatalities. Pedestrian deaths rosean [...]

If you’ve been in a bicycle accident in Los Angeles, you know how painful the process, both physically and mentally, can be when trying to get compensation for your injuries. Essentially, you pay twice: first with the injury and second with the treatment you get from the insurance company. It’s no secret that the claims process can be long and drawn out. This is compounded when you attempt to navigate the process on your own. Meanwhile, you have medical bills piling up and you may not be getting paid while on leave from work. You can’t afford the time delay [...]