Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
California Implements New Rules on Pre-Suit “Time-Limited” Settlement Demands
One critical aspect of motor vehicle accident cases is the time-limited demand, which allows plaintiffs to press for swift settlement of claims by insurers. California lawmakers recently recognized this approach to settlements by enacting Senate Bill 1155 (SB1155) during the 2021-2022 biennial legislative session, which added new sections of law to the California Code… Read More »
The Hidden Costs of Motorcycle Accidents: Beyond Medical Bills and Repairs
Motorcycle accidents can have devastating consequences far beyond the immediate costs of medical bills and vehicle repairs. While the physical injuries and damage to the bike are often the most apparent expenses, the hidden costs of motorcycle accidents can be equally, if not more, impactful. These hidden costs include lost wages due to time… Read More »
The Psychology of Motorcycle Riding: Understanding Risk-Taking and Accident Prevention
Motorcycle riding is often associated with a sense of freedom, adventure, and thrill. However, it also comes with significant risks. Understanding the psychological aspects of motorcycle riding, including why riders take risks and how they can manage these behaviors, is crucial for accident prevention. This blog explores the thrill-seeking nature of some riders, the… Read More »
California Helmet Laws and Their Impact on Your Palmdale Motorcycle Accident Claim
In California, helmet laws are critical elements of road safety regulations, especially for motorcycle riders. Understanding these laws and the consequences of non-compliance is essential for anyone riding a motorcycle in the state. This blog explores California’s helmet laws and delves into how not wearing a helmet can significantly impact your motorcycle accident claim…. Read More »
Palmdale Motorcycle Crash Claims Life
A man was killed in a recent motorcycle accident in Palmdale, joining the thousands of motorcycle fatalities and tens of thousands of annual accident victims in Los Angeles County and nationwide. See below to learn about the crash and how it fits in with the annual motorcycle injury and fatality rates in the state… Read More »
Survival Strategies: How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are fuel-efficient, economical, environmentally friendly, and fun. They are, unfortunately, more dangerous than passenger cars. Bikers who get into accidents are much more likely to suffer serious injuries. If you are going to ride, make sure to ride safely. Below, we offer some tips on how to avoid motorcycle accidents and stay alive… Read More »
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles make up a disproportionate number of serious traffic injuries and fatalities. Motorcycle riders face unique dangers on the road, and they are more directly exposed to the hazards that all motorists face. Read on to learn about the common factors leading to motorcycle crashes, and call a seasoned Lancaster motorcycle accident lawyer if… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Collision in Palmdale
Thousands of Californians enjoy riding motorcycles. They can be a fun, cost-effective, and fuel-efficient means of transportation, and bikers in California enjoy advantages like being able to split the lanes of traffic to get out of jams and slowdowns. Motorcycles remain dangerous, however. Motorcycle riders are more than 28 times as likely to suffer… Read More »
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles can be a fun, fuel-efficient, and climate-conscious alternative to riding in a passenger car. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are more directly exposed to many of the hazards on California roadways, as well as dangers that are specific to motorcycle riding. Read on for a discussion of some of the more common causes of motorcycle accidents… Read More »
Is Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Legal in California?
Motorcycles offer several advantages over passenger cars. They tend to be cheaper, they are more fuel-efficient, and riders can get around traffic jams by riding around stopped cars. Motorcycles are also potentially dangerous, however. Aggressive biking maneuvers such as lane-splitting or “white-lining” may help a biker skip through traffic, but they can lead to… Read More »