Surviving on a motorcycle in California is by pure craftiness. Rolling the streets of California a bright day, you enjoy a certain enthusiasm that car drivers just don't get. That does not extend to the wind in your face. Nope, all California riders must be wearing a helmet. In fact, helmet necessities are not the only thing different about California's motor bike laws. There are other legal intricacies of California motorcycle accidents that can only be deciphered by trained, experienced California motorcycle accident attorneys. These public figures are there to help ensure that you get the fair settlement that you deserve for your situation. While this should not be construed as proper legal advice, let’s take a look at a few of the different aspects of California motorcycle law.

California differences

Motorcycle laws vary by state and while California's laws are similar to other states, there are a few exceptions that everyone on the road should known about.

In California, you have to wear an approved helmet. No more wild breezes through your hair. That's a very important aspect of the law. You don't have to wear any protective gear other than the helmet. You don't even have to wear the right kind of shoes, but you have to wear a helmet.

Another California law allows what we call "lane sharing," which means that bikers can drive in between cars that are in a lane. Yes, most motorists believe this is insane and an illegal act by a biker. In an odd juxtaposition, it is not against any law and it is not in any law. The CHP used to offer guidelines, advising people about safe lane sharing, but they have since taken that off of their pamphlet.

The practicality of lane sharing

Many drivers believe that a biker who motors in between cars is only trying to get through traffic quickly. Nope. Years ago, because California is warm and motorcycles were air cooled, a lot of bikes overheated and stalled on the roadway. They got hit from behind. They posed a hazard by having to be pushed off to the side and trying to figure out what to do with them."

It is much safer with lane sharing than to be sitting there stopped. A bike more likely to rear ended than a car since it is tough to see. There's only one tail light. Only the body of the rider is there instead of a full car.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is in your best interests to discuss the situation with a skilled, experienced California motorcycle accident attorney. They will be able to determine whether or not you have a case, provide you with legal advice regarding your situation, and valuable information. Please be sure to call us at 1-866-990-8787 or contact us for a free case evaluation and more in depth information for your situation.

Surviving on a motorcycle in Buena Park is by pure craftiness. Rolling the streets of Buena Park a bright day, you enjoy a certain enthusiasm that car drivers just don't get. That does not extend to the wind in your face. Nope, all California riders must be wearing a helmet. In fact, helmet necessities are not the only thing different about California's motor bike laws. If you have been in a Buena Park motorcycle accident, then it will be wise to discuss the situation with a Buena Park motorcycle accident lawyer. They will be able to provide more information regarding your situation.

Buena Park differences

Motorcycle laws vary by state and while California's laws are similar to other states, there are a few exceptions that everyone on the road should known about.

Helmets. In California, you have to wear an approved helmet. That's a very important aspect of the law. You don't have to wear any protective gear other than the helmet. You don't even have to wear the right kind of shoes, but you have to wear a helmet.

Lane sharing. Another California law allows lane sharing, which means that bikers can drive in between cars that are in a lane. Yes, most motorists believe this is insane and an illegal act by a biker. In an odd juxtaposition, it is not against any law and it is not in any law. The CHP used to offer guidelines, advising people about safe lane sharing, but they have since taken that off of their pamphlet.

The practicality of lane sharing

Many drivers believe that a biker who motors in between cars is only trying to get through traffic quickly. Nope. Years ago, because California is warm and motorcycles were air cooled, a lot of bikes overheated and stalled on the roadway. They got hit from behind. They posed a hazard by having to be pushed off to the side and trying to figure out what to do with them."

It is much safer with lane sharing than to be sitting there stuck. A bike more likely to rear ended than a car since it is tough to see. There's only one tail light. Only the body of the rider is there instead of a full car.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, then it would be advantageous to discuss your situation with an expert Buena Park motorcycle accident lawyer. They will be able to help determine the specifics of your situation, and whether or not you have a case. Please call us at 1-866-990-8787 or contact us for more information about your situation, and for a free case evaluation.

March 19, 2012--Santa Cruz Mountains, CA--A head-on collision north of Scotts Valley resulted in one death this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident occurred around 10:45 a.m. on Highway 17 in the northbound lane. A Toyota 4Runner and a small sedan were involved, along with a third vehicle, a Chevy Suburban.

A Nissan Altima driven by an unidentified driver cross from the southbound into the northbound lanes and struck a Chevy Suburban, at which the time the Nissan's driver was killed. The vehicle continued to drift into oncoming traffic and struck a Toyota 4Runner carrying a Scotts Valley family. Three members of the family were transported to a local hospital with unspecified injuries, according to CHP reports.

Northbound traffic was suspended while rescue workers tried to clear the lanes, and Caltrans issued a slow-down warning for the southbound lanes.

I want to extend my sincere condolences to the family of the victim and to the injured parties with my hopes for a speedy recovery. Read More

A class action lawsuit can be filed for a number of different reasons. A class action lawsuit is one where a large group of people files a claim against a class of defendants who are being sued. If a significant number of people have been injured from any of the following, a class action lawsuit may be filed depending on the circumstances.

Faulty medical devices
Auto defects
Dangerous and defective pharmaceutical drugs

You Might Have A Limited Time To File Your Claim

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Volvo is known for their safety, and rightly so. Since their formation, Volvo has remained at the forefront of safety progression. For those of you who may not be aware, Volvo was the first car company to offer a frontal airbag, which is now standard. They are now embarking on a new safety mission, that of protecting pedestrians.

In this country there were more than 46,000 pedestrians killed from 2000 to 2009. Pedestrian accidents are common place and little has been done in the means of protecting pedestrians in the accident itself. Volvo is changing all of that with the announcement that their 2013 V40 will feature the world’s first pedestrian airbag system. According to an ABC News report, "the five-passenger hatchback features front bumper sensors that register the physical contact between the car and a pedestrian. When impact occurs, a section of the hood closest to windshield is released and elevated by the deployment of the airbag."

As if it were not enough to add the airbag, the car also features another system that automatically triggers the brakes to prevent low-speed impacts. This system uses cameras and radar to alert when someone steps in front of the car or when an object is getting too close, if the driver does not hit the brakes the car will. Read More

March 8, 2012--Windsor, CA -–An argument between husband and wife turned into a serious traffic accident when the husband hit his wife with the vehicle in which the couple had been riding.

According to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, the Windsor police and emergency personnel responded to reports of a vehicular injury on Mallory Avenue about 3 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, officers found that the woman had fallen to the ground after exiting the vehicle and her husband had accelerated, striking her in the head with the car. It was not immediately apparent if the woman fell or was pushed to the ground.

The victim was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. Police are asking for cooperation from anyone who might have witnessed the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.

I want to offer my sincere wishes to the victim for a speedy recovery from her injuries. Read More

March 7, 2012--San Francisco, CA--A little girl was struck by a Jeep this morning as she and her mother attempted to cross a street near San Francisco's Polk Gulch area. The pedestrian accident, which sent the 5-year-old to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, occurred around 8 a.m. near the corner of Frank Norris Street and Larkin Street, according to San Francisco police. The young girl and her mother were crossing an alley between two parked cars when the Jeep, driven by an unidentified woman in her 40s, struck the child. No citations were issued, according to police, although the incident remains under investigation.

I want to express my sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of this young girl and my sympathies to her family during this stressful time.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Children represent 16 percent of all non-fatal pedestrian accidents in the State of California, according to the California Department of Health Services. Among children over the age of two, injuries to boys outnumber injuries to girls by about two to one. Most of the injuries in the age group two to six years of age were traffic-related as opposed to non-traffic accidents in parking lots or driveways. Read More

March 1, 2012—Cottonwood, CA—A local firefighter was killed Wednesday when a skidding truck hit him as he was helping remove wreckage from an earlier accident. Another bystander and a California Highway Patrol officer were also injured in the accident.

35-year-old Captain Mark Ratledge of the Cottonwood Fire Protect District, a local volunteer firefighting company, was assisting the cleanup of a wreck along the side of Interstate Five near Cottonwood when a pickup truck slid out of control due to hail on the highway. Ratledge was the first Cottonwood firefighter to be killed in the line of duty.

The CHP officer and bystander who were also injured in the accident are expected to make a full recovery.

I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the City of Cottonwood, Mr. Ratledge’s family, and his fellow firefighters, and to wish the other two victims a speedy recovery.

Accident Statistics

The Bisnar and Chase car accident lawyers in California report a large number of accidents that result from dangerous roadways. Ice in the form of hail, black ice, and other frozen surfaces can cause terrible accidents because it is so difficult for drivers to maneuver on these surfaces. Lack of traction causes skidding, as happened in this accident, and hail can also be responsible for broken windshields which lead to lack of visibility.

Nearly 500 car accident deaths each year are directly attributable to icy road conditions. Although some areas receive little "true" ice in the winter, almost anywhere in the country can be hit with hail. Furthermore, while the times you are at risk for ice are fairly predictable, in many areas hail can hit at almost any time throughout the year.

What Happened In This Accident

Given the fact that there had already been one accident on this particular stretch of highway, it is likely that the road conditions were indeed hazardous. However, that does not relieve the driver from the responsibility of handling his or her vehicle, especially if emergency vehicles are present on the roadside.
As a driver, you always have a responsibility to maintain control of your vehicle at all times. It is possible that this accident was due to driving too fast for conditions, although there may also have been other contributing factors.
Liability Issues

The driver of the pickup truck will likely be liable for all damages, including Mr. Ratledge’s wrongful death and the police officer’s and bystander’s injuries. It is possible that liability could attach to another driver if that person did something which precipitated the accident, as well. Contact a Bisnar and Chase personal injury lawyer in California today to receive a free consultation from experienced legal professionals.

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March 4, 2012—San Francisco, CA—a joyride came to a quick halt Sunday morning when the 38-year-old driver plunged his car into the icy Bay waters near the Marina District. In the vehicle with the driver were three teenage passengers. Although no serious injuries were reported, the three passengers were said by the police to be suffering from shock and exposure to the cold water. Police arrested the driver, Agatito Hernandez, for child endangerment, reckless driving, driving without a license and failure to provide proof of insurance.

The three passengers, aged 17, 18, and 19, were able to exit the vehicle promptly after Hernandez jumped the curb while performing a series of “donuts” or circular maneuvers in the car. No report has been released on whether alcohol was a factor in the crash.
I am glad that these three teenagers were not badly injured in what could have been a very serious accident, and I hope they will recover from this incident quickly.

Accident Statistics

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages one through 44, and motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for all young people age five to 34. The San Francisco personal injury attorneys at Bisnar and Chase report that teen drivers account for one in three deaths in their age group, and a teenager dies in an automobile crash every three hours.

What Happened In This Accident

Ironically, this crash did not involve teenaged drivers but an older driver with teenaged passengers. Although it is not clear why the driver was engaging in such risky behavior with the young passengers in his car, hopefully a good personal injury attorney will soon investigate the causes of this crash and determine why this man acted in such a dangerous manner.
Liability Issues

While it is clear that the driver is liable for any damages and injuries caused by his risk behavior, what is less clear is the role played by the young passengers in encouraging him to drive recklessly. However, even if the young people encouraged the driver to perform these circus stunts, that does not excuse him from exercising responsible and careful driving skills. It is also unclear at this point whether alcohol was consumed by the driver, the passengers, or both, and if that had any impact on their behavior. If the driver was consuming alcohol or drugs while operating the vehicle, this could open further liability issues.

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries as a result of a car accident, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced attorney. The lawyers at Bisnar and Chase have over 30 years of experience assisting victims of motor vehicle accidents and have done so with a 97.5% success rate. Call 866-990-8787 today to receive a free consultation from a Bisnar and Chase San Francisco car accident attorney and get your life back on track.

February 27, 2012--San Mateo County, CA--Traffic was delayed for an hour on California Highway 84 in San Mateo County when a motorcycle rider hit an oncoming car after losing control of his bike. The car accident in San Mateo took place west of Portola Valley on February 25 at around 1:30.

The unidentified motorcycle operator was a 20-year-old man from Stockton who was traveling westbound on Highway 84. He apparently tried to negotiate a left turn and lost control of the bike. The California Highway Patrol states that the motorcycle crossed the dividing line and traveled into the eastbound lane, where the rider struck a 2007 Lexus head on. The driver of the car, an unnamed 67-year-old man from Menlo Park, was not injured. The motorcycle operator suffered severe injuries and was taken to a local hospital. However, the CHP stated that his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.

I want to extend my sincere wishes for a speedy recovery to the motorcycle operator.

Accident Statistics

Due to the rising number of motorcycle accidents, the federal government has finally issued an order for a new report to be done on motorcycle accident statistics. The Hurt Report in 1981 was the last full-scale investigation of motorcycle accidents, and the new report, conducted by the Oklahoma Transportation Center through Oklahoma State University, is expected to take until 2013 to complete.

Current statistics show that motorcycle fatalities decreased from 5,312 in 2008 to 4,462 in 2009. However, the death rate has risen every year up until 2009 since the Hurt Report released its findings. It is clear that motorcycle fatalities are a problem that will not simply "go away."

What Happened In This Accident

According to the California Highway Patrol’s report, the motorcycle operator lost control of his vehicle when trying to negotiate a steep turn. It is possible that some obstruction in the road contributed to the accident, although this is not recorded in the police report. It is also possible that the motorcycle rider was traveling at too high a rate of speed for the conditions.
Liability Issues

If the accident was indeed the motorcyclist’s fault, he will be liable for the damages to the other person’s car. However, if some road obstruction caused the accident, it is possible the motorcycle rider may be able to pursue a case against the State Highway Commission that is charged with keeping the road safe for drivers. The question of signage may also enter into this case, as there is no indication if there were warning signs about the dangerous curve.