“It takes communication, compassion and negotiation to get results, not a bulldog in the courtroom. Nice guys don’t always finish last.”
– Scott Blumen
Electric bikes (e-bikes) are everywhere throughout the San Diego area. They offer cyclists the opportunity to go farther and faster, whether they’re commuting, need their bike to do their job or are getting a good workout alone or with their bike group. With the rise...
Immediately after a car accident, you should typically be able to assess whether you have suffered an injury. If you are lucky, you will only have minor cuts and scrapes, and a trip to the hospital might not be necessary. While you may be able to walk away from the...
One of the more serious risks to bicyclists posed by drivers isn’t when their vehicle is moving. It’s when they’re parked. Specifically, it’s when a driver opens the door of a parked car to get out without looking, and a bicyclist slams into it. It’s commonly referred...
If you suffer a serious injury, one place where you may want to seek compensation is in regard to your lost wages. For instance, perhaps you have an injury that keeps you out of work for a month. Not only do you need to cover those medical bills, but you may have lost...
If you played a role in a car accident, you might think it disqualifies you from claiming compensation by holding the other party liable. Well, it’s not the case. Your contribution to a crash in California does not mean you cannot seek damages for the harm and losses...
Sharing the road with cyclists can be a challenging experience for many motorists. While cycling is an eco-friendly and healthy mode of transportation, drivers should recognize the potential dangers when cyclists and motorists interact. Lack of visibility The U.S....
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been administering road safety standards and assessing vehicle safety for decades. With the advancement of technology and innovation, vehicles should be safer to drive. However, car crash fatalities are...
While they may sound counterintuitive, no-contact bicycle collisions are a real concern for cyclists. These incidents involve accidents where there is no physical contact between two bicycles or a bicycle and another vehicle. Instead, the collision occurs due to...
Getting into an accident is stressful. Sometimes, involved drivers suffer injuries even in minor traffic accidents that cause little to no property damage. These incidents usually cause mild injuries that require minimal medical care, such as concussions. They...
When a person is dealing with a work injury, they expect their employer to compensate them for their medical expenses and lost wages. However, many injured workers find that getting the compensation they deserve is not as straightforward as they thought. In fact, it...