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Pedestrians and E-bike Accidents

E-bikes, or electric bikes, are becoming increasingly common in California – especially in Santa Monica and along boardwalks and beaches that are located throughout the western part of the state. However, these vehicles do not come without their share of dangers. Specifically, E-bikes and pedestrians usually do not mix together well. These bikes move at high rates of speed, and if an operator is not paying attention, he/she might strike a pedestrian who is in

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The most common causes for bicycle accidents are vehicles that are inattentive, not paying attention, get too close to the bicyclist, clip the bicyclist. Other reasons for cycle accidents are roadway hazards, such as potholes, debris left in the roadway. If you’re injured while cycling and it’s due to the fault of somebody else, do your best to get that driver’s information, their license plate, their insurance. If they happen to flee the scene, report

What are California Laws Regarding E-bikes?

Electric bikes – which are commonly known as E-bikes – have become increasingly popular in Santa Monica and other coastal regions around California. This is largely because of their easy availability, efficiency, and speed. However, these vehicles can also be dangerous under certain circumstances. This is especially true if operators do not drive in a safe and careful manner. In many instances, accidents happen when an E-bike strikes a pedestrian, causing the pedestrian to fall

Your Orange County Car Accident Attorney When Results Matter Most

So what should I do immediately after car accident? Assuming you can, move your vehicle to a safe place, call the police to get an accident report, exchange information with the at fault driver, take a few pictures if possible and seek medical treatment right away, assuming you’re injured. Once you’ve done those things, contact your insurance company and contact an injury lawyer for assistance. What you shouldn’t do is talk to the other side’s

What Is the Personal Injury Claims Process in California?

If you suffered an accidental injury and someone else was to blame, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. One way to get a check for your injuries is to go through the responsible party’s insurance company. Here is how the insurance claims process works in California. Contact and Retain an Experienced Lawyer The first step of the personal injury claims process happens before you even begin to work on the actual claim. Everything

Get an Orange County Personal Injury Attorney That Won’t Back Down

Why do some personal injury attorneys have a bad reputation? Well, the number one reason is they seem to be greedy. They want to easily settle a case and get paid without doing the hard work necessary to get the best settlement. Number two, a lot of personal injury attorneys are bad at returning communications, returning phone calls, emails. That is the number one bar complaint for lawyers are the failure to respond adequately and

Steps to Take after a Slip and Fall

Slip and fall accidents are common in restaurants, grocery stores, and other places where food or liquid fall onto the floor. When a person slips and falls on someone else’s property, the accident victim might be able to pursue a claim against the property owner’s insurance company. When a person slips and falls on premises belonging to someone else, he or she could sustain very serious injuries which leave him/her debilitated and in need of

The Best Slip and Fall Attorney Orange County Has to Offer

I often get asked the question, are stores or homeowners liable if somebody is injured on their property? And that really comes down to whether they were negligent, and there was a dangerous condition on the property that wasn’t either fixed, or they didn’t warn of the dangerous condition. For the landowner to be liable, they must either own, lease or control the property. They would have to have known of the dangerous condition and

Reasons You Should Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney Even if You Don’t Want to Sue

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision, slip and fall accident, or some other incident, it is important that you speak with a knowledgeable Orange County personal injury attorney as soon as possible. This is true even if you are not sure whether you want to file a lawsuit. When filing a claim against an at-fault person’s insurance company, the insurer is not going to do you any favors. In fact, the

Getting Compensation for Medical Bills After a Car Crash

People who suffer injuries in a Orange County car crash may incur medical bills over a long period of time. These bills can be for surgical procedures, hospital visits, doctor visits, physical therapy treatment, and other medical treatment that the accident victim requires. Over time, these bills can pile up and may leave the accident victim feeling overwhelmed. Fortunately, victims of car accidents may be able to file a claim or lawsuit against the at-fault

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