On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Aug 16, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Bike riding, whether you use it to get to work here in Los Angeles or it’s something you do for pleasure on the weekends, can be dangerous. Few bike riders go unscathed. Scrapes, cuts and bruises are a given. Broken bones are also common. Concussions sadly...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Jul 31, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
On June 25, Burbank City Council members met to discuss progress being made on the Complete Streets Plan. The lawmakers expect that pedestrian and bicyclist safety will be improved once this plan has been implemented in the city. At the meeting, the mayor and one...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Jul 12, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Whether they live in Los Angeles or somewhere else throughout California, one thing that bicyclists fear most is being struck by an automobile. One type of crash that concerns bike riders the most is a rear-end accident. These are scary because bicyclists often...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Jun 21, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a truck driver in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles on May 31. That hit-and-run motorist who caused the crash fled the scene after the fatal accident occurred. On June 3, a spokesperson with the Los Angeles Police...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Jun 11, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
According to the biomechanics consulting firm, Robson Forensic, there are certain safety standards that all retailers of bicycles must follow when assembling bikes for sale to the public. These rules apply to both big-box retailers and independent dealers. When...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | May 15, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
A bicyclist was struck and killed while riding their bike in the Central-Alameda neighborhood of Los Angeles on the evening of May 9. Police officers were dispatched to 2100 South Alameda Street near Los Angeles’ downtown district just after 8:30 p.m. They found...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Apr 18, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
As you’ve traveled throughout Los Angeles, you’ve likely come across painted white bikes surrounded by flowers. These “ghost bikes” memorials commemorate a life lost in a bike crash. On March 29, Los Angeles City Council members unanimously...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Mar 29, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station performed a safety operation on March 25. Officers focused on educating motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists about steps that they can take to stay safe. They also let them know their responsibilities and reminded them...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Mar 18, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Many major cities across the United States, including Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., have launched initiatives in recent years aimed at encouraging area residents to consider walking or riding their bikes to get around. They’ve done this in hopes of...
On behalf of Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation | Feb 22, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents
Just last year, a study published in a bicycling magazine referred to Los Angeles as being one of the worst cities for biking in the entire United States. The data that researchers reviewed before reaching that conclusion is staggering. The author pointed out how 180...
