Following (and being followed) while riding your motorcycle requires skill and care. Far too many riders are injured or killed because they were either tailgating or another motorist was riding on their tail. Always maintain a safe distance between yourself and the...
Los Angeles Motorcycle Accidents Law Blog
Avoid Motorcycle Crashes When Passing Parked Cars
If you’re a motorcyclist, you might be under the impression that you will only encounter dangerous situations while actively riding your motorcycle on a freeway or highway. Other motor vehicles tailgating, cutting you off, or otherwise failing to share the road with...
Developing PTSD following a motorcycle accident
While collisions are a possibility anytime one rides a motorcycle in California, the reality is that most riders have never been involved in a crash before. Like any type of accident, a motorcycle crash can be a overwhelming and life altering experience. The injuries...
Common mistakes drivers make around motorcycles
The nice thing about living in Southern California is that motorcycle aficionados can ride during most of the year since the weather is typically warm and pleasant enough. For drivers of other vehicles in the Los Angeles area, it means they need to be on guard for...
Spinal cord injuries in a motorcycle crash can cost thousands
One of the most damaging injuries you could suffer in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic not only to your health, but also to your pocketbook. The following is a brief overview of just what you could...
Motorcycle pileup closes I-5
A pileup of motorcycles in the Santa Clarita Valley forced authorities to close multiple lanes of I-5 southbound while they investigated the crash. Police indicated that three people suffered injuries that authorities described as moderate. Rescuers transported two of...
Simple lane changes can result in fatal motorcycle accidents
Learning to drive is a big deal for many California teens as it signals a step closer to personal freedom. As in other states, Californians must pass various tests before they may be licensed to legally drive. Through their testing they must show that they have...
Rainy conditions could lead to tragic motorcycle crashes
Riding a motorcycle is not the same as operating a car. While both are motor vehicle, each one rides differently, faces different risks on the road and has distinct safety features specific to the vehicle and the potential dangers it faces. Additionally, each vehicle...
Are third parties liable for drunk driving accidents?
As a motorcyclist in California, you may already feel as though you need to be extra-vigilant while on the road to make up for the lack of attention many motorists pay to you and your fellow riders. Thus, the concern of encountering a drunk driver on the road may...
What are the treatment options for spinal cord injuries?
Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries, including injuries to the spinal cord or SCIs. Spinal cord injuries can affect sensory function and movement. Neck pain and weakness can be two signs of such injuries. According to Mayo Clinic, x-rays, CT scans and...
