For a cyclist riding beside parked cars, an ordinary vehicle door can become a sudden barrier. One moment the lane ahead is clear. The next, a door swings outward with too little space or time to stop. California has a traffic law specifically addressing this danger. Vehicle Code § 22517 restricts opening doors toward moving traffic when doing so is…
For a person riding a bicycle, three feet can provide critical protection from a passing vehicle. California law recognizes that vulnerability by placing specific duties on motorists who overtake cyclists. Those requirements can also become important when an unsafe pass causes a serious injury. The California three-foot passing law for cyclist protection goes beyond simply avoiding contact with a bicycle.…
If you or someone you love was injured in a bicycle accident, it could be a stressful experience trying to figure out who will pay for your injuries. Understandably, one of the main questions we get is, How much compensation will I get for a bike accident? Like other types of personal injury events and accidents, the compensation you receive…
