Each year there are more than 4,500 fatal motorcycle accidents and more than 80,000 motorcycle injuries across the nation. Right here in California, they happen on scenic drives through rural canyons, on the city streets of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and everywhere else motorcycles and other vehicles ride together. Motorcyclists are in a unique […]
A 23-year-old senior user experience designer and avid motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle vs. taxi accident on U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco, California. The young professional was commuting home from his office in Sunnyvale, California, navigating rush hour traffic on his motorcycle as he did every day. A Comfort Cab taxi driver […]
Motorcyclists are always aware of the potential for no-contact accidents, but other drivers hardly ever think about them. A no-contact accident occurs when a motorcyclist lays down their motorcycle and skids, slides, and/or drives off the road in order to avoid a crash. Here’s the worst part: The car’s driver may not realize an accident […]
Roads are designed for cars and trucks, not motorcycles. While other vehicles can easily tolerate bumps in the road, any debris is a nightmare for a motorcyclist. Think about the hazards a motorcyclist encounters during a California ride. Potholes dot the roadways. Lawnmowers blow slippery grass across the road. Branches poke out from all sides. […]
Do you know what it costs to be involved in a motorcycle accident? Hopefully, you will never have to, but if you do, you will want qualified lawyers like those at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers to be on your side. We have the expertise and experience to help you recoup the damages of your […]
Scooters are budget-friendly and fun to ride, but are they safe? An ER doctor might give that a big NO. In Los Angeles, hospitals are seeing more injuries from scooter accidents than pedestrian or bike accidents. California’s other drivers don’t always pay enough attention to scooter riders and might even hold a grudge against them. […]
Electric Scooter Injuries in Los Angeles Now Outweigh Bicycle and Pedestrian Injuries The Westside of Los Angeles is covered in electric scooters these days and the medical community is feeling the impact. A recent study found that more electric scooter riders ended up in two Westside L.A. hospitals than either bicyclists or pedestrians. Are Electric […]
A Northern California correctional counselor was riding her BMW motorcycle in Los Angeles on the 405 highway in the carpool lane at about 40 miles an hour in pretty heavy traffic. A motorist in a rental car made a quick lane change without signaling right in front of the motorcyclist and caused her to go […]