A young man, who worked as a nurse and an EMT in the South Bay, was riding his motorcycle to work on highway 101 during rush hour traffic on a sunny, clear day. He was safely riding his motorcycle between the number one and number two traffic lanes, when a car to his left abruptly […]
Category: Motorcycle Accidents
Study Sheds New Light on Motorcycle Accidents in California
Study Sheds New Light on Motorcycle Accidents in California Keeping up with crash statistics and motorcycle safety studies is more than just a hobby for me—it’s professional necessity. As a motorcycle accident lawyer in San Francisco it’s important that I know the risk factors of riding and how often other drivers (not the motorcyclists) are at fault. […]
The Best Safety Gear for Urban Motorcyclists
The Best Safety Gear for Urban Motorcyclists There are new fun tech gadgets coming out every day to improve motorcycle safety. Below are just a few items that we feel will make your urban ride safer and more comfortable. It’s always a much more enjoyable ride when you can have some peace of mind that […]
8 Pieces of Essential Motorcycle Gear
8 Pieces of Essential Motorcycle Gear Motorcycle Safety Gear Riding a motorcycle in San Jose is, unfortunately much more dangerous than operating an automobile. While there are more car crashes by volume, there is a higher percentage of motorcycle accidents in San Jose per rider. Also, riders involved in motorcycle accidents are statistically more likely […]
5 Best Urban Motorcycles for City Dwellers
5 Best Urban Motorcycles for City Dwellers There’s something very liberating about hopping on a motorcycle, twisting the throttle, and hitting the road—especially when you live in Oakland or San Francisco. Motorcycles are not only a great economical way to get around as an everyday commuter option, they’re fun to ride as well. But, take […]
Best Motorcycle Gear for Urban Commuters
Motorcycles are a great way to commute around urban centers like San Francisco and Los Angeles. They’re lightweight, easily maneuverable, a cinch to find parking for. They’re also much more affordable than buying and operating a car. Plus, riding to work and back can be really fun—it’s sort of a stress-reliever. But, take it from […]
Why Rent a Motorcycle in San Francisco?
Why Rent a Motorcycle in San Francisco? If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast you know the pain of leaving your bike behind when you take vacations or business trips away from home. It’s not as if you can put a luggage tag on your bike and drop it off at the TSA checkpoint. Until now, you […]
The Best Tech Gadgets for Motorcycle Riders
The Best Tech Gadgets for Motorcycle Riders I’m a California motorcycle accident attorney but I’ve also ridden bikes (scooters, street bikes, dirtbikes, etc.) pretty much all my life. I feel the attraction that entices hundreds of thousands of people to ride motorcycles and relish the simplicity of these machines: a motor, two wheels, and a […]
Riding in Traffic—Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
Riding in city traffic isn’t nearly the same as cruising on the open road. There are dangers everywhere—cars, commercial trucks, pedestrians. It can be a stressful nightmare and, unfortunately, riding in traffic dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a motorcycle accident in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles or San Jose. But you can […]
Tips for Riding Your Motorcycle Safely in the Rain
Tips for Riding Your Motorcycle Safely in the Rain Motorcycling is inherently more dangerous than driving an automobile. However, millions of Americans enjoy the free feeling of cruising the streets atop their two-wheeled machines with nothing between them and open road. And millions of Americans do it safely. Here on the West Coast, we can […]