Most Common Summer Injuries The summer of 2020 may not seem like a typical season, with all the outdoor activities that have been closed or scaled back due to COVID-19. Nonetheless, many injuries are more common this time of year. The most common injury types include those involving transportation, burns,
Top 5 Bicycle Safety Tips More Americans are using bicycles to commute, exercise, or as a primary means of transportation. However, sharing the road with motorists comes with risks. A bicycle accident involving a larger, heavier vehicle can lead to serious injury and permanent disabilities. It can even be fatal
Los Angeles Roads More Dangerous for Cyclists Established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, May kicks off ‘National Bike Month’. This is a time to raise awareness about cycling safety and about the health benefits that biking provides. More people making a conscious effort to use non-motorized vehicles
Is It Safe to Bike During the Coronavirus Pandemic? May is National Bike Month. It has been observed since 1956; however, the coronavirus pandemic has left most of us to “shelter-in-place” and “stay-at-home” well into the spring. Yet, some officials have promoted exercise outdoors while practicing social distancing. Biking can help maintain
10 Dangers of Springtime Driving According to NHTSA crash stats, the number of car crashes in the U.S. spikes in spring. While one would think driving conditions improve, there are still seasonal driving challenges that can make roads dangerous. More drivers on the roads is one factor. But here are 10 hazards
What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Look For in a Case? There are a wide variety of situations that could constitute a personal injury claim. The most common personal injury cases are car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workplace accidents, and premises liability like slip and fall incidents. When you tighten the lens,
L.A.'s Two-Way Bike Lanes As of April 2019, the first two-way bike lane in Los Angeles is open. Bicyclists and scooter riders can now traverse downtown’s Spring Street in two directions, and another designated bi-directional bike lane will soon take shape on Main Street. The latest changes update the southbound bike lane on
Hit and Run Fatalities on the Rise Hit-and-run accidents have reached record numbers across the nation, as have crash-related fatalities. The same is true in California where, according to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 337 people were killed by hit-and-run drivers in 2016. Across the country, the total
How To Make An Accident Claim If you are in a car accident, it’s not only smart to file an insurance claim. It’s the law. Driving without insurance is illegal per California Vehicle Code Section 16029. But just how do you go about making a car accident claim? An insurance claim is
This Week In The News (12/15-12/21) From injuries and fatalities to fires, it was an active week on California roads. 1. Pedestrian Killed by Hit & Run Accident in Westwood, Los Angeles KTLA reported Jeffery David Cook, 39, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on December 17 on Sunset Boulevard, east of Beverly
