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 to suffer severe injuries or death […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
300 plus days of sunshine, comfortable temperatures all year long, and thousands of miles of the most scenic open road in The United States—it’s no wonder why motorcyclists love California so much. But with so many great places to choose from it can be hard to pick just one, especially if you’ve not been there […]
$70K Settlement in San Jose Motorcycle Accident Case A twenty-year old man was riding his brand new motorcycle down a City Street in San Jose, California. Out of nowhere, an eighty-seven year old lady made a left turn right in front of him to enter a gas station, cutting off his clear and unobstructed right […]
$425K SETTLEMENT – Motorcycle Accident Case A 41 year-old husband, father, and avid motorcyclist, was riding his motorcycle straight through a green light, when a minivan coming the opposite direction made a left turn, cutting him off. The minivan had made the turn suddenly and without a turn signal, therefore, our client was unable to […]
In almost all motorcycle and bicycle accident cases I handle as a California personal injury attorney, the cyclist or motorcyclist is injured to the point that they cannot physically ride their bike for a certain period of time while their injuries heal. Even if their injuries are not that severe, their bike or motorcycle is […]
$100K POLICY LIMITS SETTLEMENT – Motorcycle Accident Case (Left-Turn Collision) in Alameda A 21 year-old apprentice electrician was a hit by a car while riding his motorcycle that made a left turn in front of him. The motorcyclist was proceeding straight with the right of way in Alameda when the motorist traveling in the opposite […]