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This Personal Injury blog discusses legal issues relevant to Los Angeles, California. At Cohen Law Partners, Attorney Josh Cohen is an avid cyclist and bicycle law specialist who is passionate about fighting for clients who were injured on their bikes.
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3w ago
Between congested roads and the high gas prices, more people are choosing a better way to commute and run errands. Bicycles are becoming the preferred mode of transportation for thousands of Californians. Bicycles are a fun way to exercise, pick up a few groceries or spend an afternoon with the family. However, cycling has its own set of issues. Sharing…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
3w ago
E-bikes are essentially bicycles with small electric motors attached. They can maintain higher speeds with lower levels of physical exertion than traditional bicycles. They are efficient when compared with cars or even motorcycles and have become relatively popular. Unfortunately, like bicycles, they do very little to protect people in the event of a collision. They are also quite easy for…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
1M ago
Studies have investigated how drivers operate around cyclists, and they’ve discovered something interesting: Your gender may play a role. When looking at how drivers pass cyclists, it appears that they give roughly 10% more space to female cyclists than male cyclists. This can increase their safety and reduce the odds of a collision between the bike and the motor vehicle.…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
1M ago
A risk of cycling collisions are ultimately the trade-off that people on bicycles have to accept for an environmentally-friendly and healthy form of transportation. Sharing the road with motor vehicles creates a risk of getting injured by a driver who doesn’t monitor their surroundings or follow the law. Cyclists involved in collisions with motor vehicles can sustain severe injuries and…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
1M ago
Los Angeles is known for its progressive laws that protect cyclists. Nonetheless, these laws aren’t perfect, and cyclists and drivers have to share the roads safely. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents are still a frequent occurrence. When a car or larger vehicle and a cyclist collide, the cyclist is likely to be the one seriously injured or killed. Cyclists simply do not…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
2M ago
In an ideal world riding a bicycle would be an activity that people of all ages and abilities could enjoy without worrying about the threat of a driver knocking them off. The fear of that happening is one of the reasons many people choose not to ride a bicycle – they don’t feel safe. Understanding when crashes tend to occur…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
2M ago
If you worry about riding your bicycle on the roads, you may have welcomed Los Angeles County’s 2023 decision to legalize riding bicycles on the sidewalk. While it may be legal, that does not necessarily mean you should do it. Some studies suggest you are safer staying with the other vehicles on the street. Cycle paths should be your first…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
2M ago
Cycling may be healthy and environmentally friendly, but it exposes bike riders to significant risks. The need to share the road with motor vehicles is a serious safety hazard. Even when cyclists wear visibility gear, proactively maintain their bicycles and consistently follow the law, they can end up hurt by drivers who make bad choices in traffic. Policymakers and safety…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
3M ago
Bicycling is good for your health and allows you to get around without contributing to fossil fuel emissions, a blessing for the environment. Unfortunately, cycling poses significant injury risks in the modern era, where motor vehicles and two-wheeled conveyances must share busy roadways. Per a 2023 safety report, most deadly bike crashes occur on high-speed roads (greater than 35 mph)…
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Cohen Law Partners Blog
3M ago
If a cyclist is in an accident, they may recover medical damages, vehicle repair costs and other forms of compensation. To strengthen an accident case and recover maximum compensation, a compelling case with strong evidence needs to be made. Here are a few forms of evidence that can support a bicycle accident claim: Police reports A police officer can write…
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