Category: Safety

  Perhaps a frazzled mom ran through a stop sign, and T-boned your bicycle on a quiet Bay Area street; or maybe a careless motorist doored you while you were biking across town to see a friend. In either case, you’re probably confused and upset about what happened. You want appropriate medical care, as well…

The California Vehicle Code requires a cyclist facing a steady red light to come to a complete stop at a marked limit line, or if none is present, before entering the crosswalk on the nearest side of the intersection (CVC 21453).  If there is neither a marked limit line nor a crosswalk, a cyclist must stop before entering…

The California Vehicle Code allows bicycles to leave the bicycle lane in several circumstances, including, but not limited to (1) when overtaking and passing another bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian, (2) When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway, and (3) to avoid debris or other hazardous conditions. (CVC 21208). However, a cyclist leaving the…

The California Vehicle Code requires bicycles to ride the same direction as traffic. (CVC 21650)  If a cyclist finds himself or herself on the wrong block of a one-way street, he or she should walk the bicycle (unless sidewalk riding is safe and legal in that municipality). Riding a bicycle against traffic has been shown to…

If you or someone you care about was injured in a bicycle accident, an experienced Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer can help you pursue a claim for compensation. Determining Who is Responsible for Bicycle Accident Injuries Reckless and negligent drivers pose a serious risk of injury and death to bicycle riders. If you were struck and injured…

Cyclists, like motor vehicle drivers, must understand and obey the rules of the road to minimize the risk of injury. If you or a loved one was injured while riding a bike in a crosswalk, a Los Angeles Bicycle Accident Lawyer can analyze whether you can pursue a claim for injuries. Driving Rules for Cyclists When you…

Did you know?  Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22108, “Any signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled [ ] before turning.”   This gives other cyclists and drivers around you (hopefully) enough time to become aware that you are about to turn and…