As a bicyclist, of course you encounter dangerous situations on the road daily. We cyclists all know that the roads are full of distracted and negligent drivers and that the urban infrastructure is often inadequate to prevent bicycle accidents, particularly in a congested place like San Francisco. That’s why it’s important as California cyclists, we stay aware of some of the most common dangers on the road, the situations that can be particularly hazardous, and how we can avoid bicycle crashes when we encounter them. Let’s look at two common dangerous situations, the “left cross” and “right hook”, and refresh…
As the days get longer and the temperature gets warmer, many of us look to alternative modes of transportation such as biking to work, walking to the train, or just enjoying a casual walk or ride on the weekends. I personally have been avoiding the gym although I have always done my best to wipe down machines before and after I touched them. Although we can never fully protect ourselves, with the recent uptick in cases around the Bay Area, the Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD) has released the following information regarding COVID-19 so you can stay informed…
Attorney Claude Wyle discusses a case where a motorcycle shop was held liable for a motorcycle accident that resulted in the loss of his client’s leg. Mr. Wyle explains how their experts examined the motorcycle and determined that two nuts on the steering were only hand tightened, which could cause the steering to be loose. The deposition of the mechanic who signed off on the assembly check revealed the motorcycle shop forged his name and that it was assembled elsewhere. Mr. Wyle was able to obtain a settlement that ensured his client was properly compensated.
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Attorney Claude Wyle responds to myths and misconceptions about motorcycle accidents in California. He explains the role of insurance companies, why motorcycle skid marks can’t determine speed and how lane-splitting is safer for everyone and reduces traffic congestion. Mr. Wyle also discusses comparative negligence, a California law that allows motorcyclists to seek compensation if they are partially at fault in an accident. …
In this video, attorney Claude Wyle shares one of his most emotionally rewarding cases involving a woman who broke her wrist falling down the stairs at her son’s residence. The client was no longer able to do her job and lost her dog and place to live as a result. The stairs had not been maintained by the landlord, and Mr. Wyle’s investigation found things they tried to hide and exposed lies to prove the stairs were the problem. The settlement was a substantial sum, allowing the client to buy a home and get her dog back.…
