It’s that time of year again when legislators and special interests hold their breath hoping that the Governor will either sign their legislation into law or doesn’t sign it by Oct. 15 so it becomes law on its own. Two transportation bills that can effect bicyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and even motor vehicles were signed yesterday. …
I recently represented a cyclist who was the victim of a hit and run collision that broke almost every bone in his body and caused traumatic brain injuries. The driver of the car turned out to be a 19-year-old woman who was driving drunk. She claimed not to have known that she hit my client, …
As a Los Angeles “bike accident lawyer,” I have handled hundreds of “bike accident” cases. This has resulted in my seeing first-hand how people who have suffered life-altering injuries because of the negligence or carelessness of another have struggled and coped. I see their struggle to heal: physically, emotionally and financially. One cyclist whose accident …
Immediately after any type of motor vehicle “accident” (bicycle, pedestrian, motorcycle, car), most people have one of two reactions: 1.) to blame the other person or 2.) to say, “I’m sorry; it was my fault.” I – and every other personal injury lawyer worth their law degree – counsel people to NEVER, EVER admit fault …