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 […]
Motorcycle accidents can happen at any time of day. And, in fact, they do. You’re never truly safe when you’re on the road. However, there are certain times of day during which the risk of being involved in a motorcycle accident radically increases. While it’s not always possible to avoid riding during these high-risk hours […]
Electric Scooter Accidents We are all seeing more and more electric scooters on our streets. Sadly, personal injury lawyers are seeing more and more serious electric scooter accident injury cases. Keep reading to learn why these accidents are on the rise, what laws apply to electric scooters in California and how to handle an electric […]
Serious Motorcycle Accident in Concord A young veteran was driving her vehicle down the road, when another vehicle came out of an adjacent parking lot right in front of her. The veteran was unable to avoid the collision, crashed into the side of the vehicle, and suffered a broken neck and extensive property damage. What […]
It’s Almost Always a Tragic Tale If you ride, your risk of being involved in a motorcycle accident in San Jose is high. But, unfortunately, the press and news media doesn’t really present a fair and balanced picture when it comes to San Jose motorcycle crashes. Indeed, many times the only such accidents that get […]