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The “I Didn’t See Them” Excuse: Left-Turn Motorcycle Accident Liability And Why It Won’t Save The Driver
Quick Answer: Is An Accident Your Fault While Lane Splitting in California? Not automatically. California allows lane splitting, so fault usually depends on how safely the rider and driver acted before the crash. California lane splitting laws allow motorcyclists to ride between rows of stopped or moving traffic, so you’re not automatically at fault just […]
Read MoreIs It My Fault if I Was Lane Splitting on the 101 During Traffic?
Quick Answer: Who Is Liable in a Left Turn Motorcycle Accident? The driver making the left turn is usually at fault for a motorcycle collision. Under California law, a left-turning vehicle must yield the right of way to any approaching traffic that is close enough to constitute an immediate hazard. Left-turn motorcycle accident liability often […]
Read MoreLane Splitting in California: A Rider’s Rights and a Driver’s Duties
A California lane-splitting accident creates immediate questions about fault, liability, and insurance coverage. Many riders worry that traveling between lanes makes them responsible for any collision that occurs. This concern commonly stems from misinformation about what California law actually permits and how courts evaluate these crashes. California is unusual in that state law defines lane […]
Read MoreA dangerous and deadly trend in California and nationwide
Similar to many other states, the year 2020 saw a reduction in traffic-related deaths, with approximately 2,200 fatalities in California, a drop from 3,690 in 2019. Due to various lockdowns and business closures related to the coronavirus, people have driven less, leaving vehicles parked at curbs and in driveways and garages. Fewer cars and trucks […]
Read MoreCan footage from a helmet camera help win an accident lawsuit?
Written by: Chad M. Prentice California laws allow individuals injured by a motor vehicle to use footage from a mounted dashboard or body camera to prove their claim. Saved video footage with a date and timestamp may help show the court which party is at fault when catastrophic injuries occur. Footage that logs a vehicle’s […]
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