A motorcycle accident can be a severe and traumatic event. When these incidents occur, drivers have a duty to pull over and exchange contact and insurance information with the victim. Unfortunately, some motorists flee the scene of the accident, leaving the motorcyclist without the necessary details to file a claim.
If you are involved in a hit and run motorcycle accident in California, it is important to remain calm and seek help as soon as possible. By following some crucial steps, you can protect yourself and preserve your right to compensation.
Call the Police
As soon as possible after the…
It is no secret that motor vehicle drivers need a license to operate a car in California. However, many people do not realize that licensing requirements apply to other motorized vehicles as well. For people who ride motorized scooters, it is necessary to have a driver’s license in order to operate the vehicle.
Failure to comply with this law can not only result in penalties, but it could also impact a person’s ability to recover compensation after a collision. If you drive a motorized scooter, it is important to obtain the appropriate license.
Do You Need a License to Drive…
A Good friend of mine who is also a San Francisco motorcycle accident lawyer used to advertise to motorcyclists, using the slogan “Because they just can’t see you.” And of course, lawyers defending drivers who have injured motorcycle riders often try to exploit the prejudice that many jurors and judges have against motorcyclists by subtly asking jurors to forgive the offending drivers because “these motorcycle riders are just so hard to see.”
While we cannot honestly argue that motorcycles are as easy to see as automobiles or trucks or buses, we do know that the motorcycle and the rider…
The California Rider Legal Review was created by Choulos Choulos and Wyle, L.L.P., motorcycle lawyers and life-long motorcycle riders, to help explain California motorcycle laws in a short and easy to understand way. Hopefully, by helping riders to better understand the law, we can reduce California motorcycle accidents and injuries.
California Law on Motorcycle Headlamps
So, let’s talk about the California law on motorcycle headlamps, meaning the white light on the front of your motorcycle. Is a headlamp required? The short answer is YES, mostly. California Vehicle Code, Section 25650 says that every motorcycle during darkness shall have at…
Helmets are very important for motorcycle safety. Motorcyclists lack the same protections as a motor vehicle, and any collisions between the two can be catastrophic. As a result, motorcyclists need as much protection as they can, and helmets play a crucial role.
Not only are helmets effective at preventing serious injuries after a collision—wearing a helmet is required under California motorcycle laws. Failure to wear a helmet could result in hefty fines and make it difficult to recover compensation after an accident.
The Mandatory Helmet Law in California
According to California Vehicle Code Section 27803, all motorcycle drivers and…
