California is a popular state for bicyclists, especially in some of the bigger cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. With beautiful, sunny weather practically year-round, who wouldn’t want to spend more time outside on a bike? Unfortunately, just as California is a dangerous state for car traffic, it is also one of the most […]
Do you have insurance to protect you after an ebike crash? Now’s a good time to review the basics of ebike insurance to see whether you’re fully covered. If you own an ebike, you’re part of a nationwide movement to make traveling more affordable and accessible. In California and across the nation, ebikes are now […]
7 Figure California Bicycle Accident Settlement In Burlingame, California, an IT Director suffered injuries while commuting on their bicycle to work. As a result of the bicycle accident, the victim suffered internal abdominal injuries, which required expensive medical treatments and time off work. As such, they knew they needed help from a personal injury attorney […]
No contact? No problem. Even if a vehicle doesn’t hit you, it’s still possible to recover high-value accident compensation. Here’s why. It’s a myth that there must be physical contact for a compensable road accident. No actual contact is required for an accident claim in California, whether the situation involves two vehicles, a vehicle and […]
What Are the E-Bike Classifications, and What Do They Mean? Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be […]
California Is the Nation’s 4th Most Bicycle-Friendly State in 2022 Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be […]
E-bike accidents are on the rise across the nation and nowhere is the trend more obvious than right here in Southern California. This area has recently seen a sharp spike in severe e-bike injuries. In Orange County, e-bike accidents are up 500% since 2020. Particularly shocking is the fact that the number of severe accidents […]
Here in California, helmets are required for cyclists under the age of 18. Bike helmets used to be mandatory for all cyclists, but a 2015 law change gave adults the choice not to wear one. Of course, there’s no question that it’s safer to always wear a helmet. Decades of safety research have shown that […]
California Stop Lights and Bicycle Accidents Is there any greater conflict between cyclists and motorists than arguments about stopping? It’s practically a California motto to say, “Cyclists never stop at stop signs!” But that’s not necessarily true. It’s easy to point out a single cyclist breaking the rules, but extensive road research shows motorists are […]
When a vehicle turns left directly into the path of a cyclist, it’s almost impossible to avoid the crash. Suddenly the cyclist gets left-hooked and is flung into a dangerous slide across the roadway. At Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, we see lots of these terrifying left-hook accidents in bicycle injury cases. Here are some […]