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Dooring Accidents in California

What is dooring? ‘Dooring’ or getting ‘doored’ is the term used for when a cyclist is struck by a car door that is suddenly opened directly into their path of travel. Dooring collision are one of the most common ways cyclists are injured. This can happen anywhere, but cities have a higher risk given the prevalence of bike lanes running

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Do I need to hire an attorney for my bicycle injury case?

Find out if hiring an attorney is right for you. Deciding to hire an attorney is a lot like deciding to hire someone to do work on your home. Anyone can handle their own personal injury case just like anyone can handle their own household projects. You may enjoy weeding your own garden because it is easy to do, but

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Are bicycle helmets required in California?

By law, anyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle on a public roadway, but wearing a helmet is a good idea at any age. Bicycle helmets can reduce the the severity of head trauma significantly and many bicycle helmet manufacturers offer helmets with MIPS (multiple impact protection system) technology that can help reduce

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Do I have to ride in the bike lane?

In short: no, but it’s usually a good idea to do so. If you’re moving at the speed of traffic, you can take the lane. Vehicle Code 21202 requires that cyclists traveling “at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time shall ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb

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