Electric scooters have changed the way many California residents reach destinations within their communities. An e-scooter is a fast, efficient way to navigate congested streets. They often move significantly faster than stalled traffic and offer residents and tourists an eco-friendly option for transportation. E-scooters continue to grow in popularity in California, but before you take to the streets in an open, unprotected electric…
California’s helmet law for motorcycles specifies that all riders must wear helmets, but the helmet law for bicycles and scooters only requires helmets for riders under age 18. Under the state’s traffic laws, a motorcyclist may receive a catraffic citation for not wearing a helmet, but an adult bicyclist is free to choose whether to wear protective headgear or not. Unfortunately, riders do…
A serious car accident feels like your life has been derailed and sent into a new, unanticipated direction. It’s common to feel overwhelmed while recovering from painful injuries, dealing with a temporary or permanent loss of income, and suffering from the emotional trauma of the accident. Unfortunately, sometimes the challenges after a car accident in California become magnified when an injury victim discovers…
There are a handful of states in the U.S. with no-fault insurance laws, including Florida and New Jersey. In no-fault states, car accident victims typically file claims against their own auto insurance through a personal injury protection (PIP) policy, which is required for all drivers. Except in cases of catastrophic injuries with life-altering repercussions, an injury victim cannot file a lawsuit against a…
California is well-known for its harrowing traffic conditions as well as its iconic Hollywood lore. Intersections connect multiple roadways where they cross, forming an intersection that requires rules for determining right of way. The U.S. Department of Transportation warns that 50% of all traffic accident injuries and 25% of fatalities occur in intersections. Safely navigating an intersection requires drivers to make fast decisions…
