It might have started with a normal ride through the city. A quick trip over the Bay Bridge, a lane change on 19th Avenue, a car that “didn’t see you” near Market Street. Now everything feels split into a before and after. Before the crash, life had a rhythm. After, it can feel like every piece of your life is up in the air at once.
You might be in pain, worried about paying rent, frustrated with an insurance adjuster who sounds friendly but keeps asking loaded questions, and unsure who to trust. You know you need a lawyer, but…
You might be feeling a knot in your stomach every time you pull out of your driveway in San Francisco. Maybe you were already in a crash with someone who shrugged and said, “I don’t have insurance,” or you heard a friend’s story about getting hit and then finding out the other driver had no way to pay for the damage. You pay your own premiums every month, so why does it still feel like you are one bad day away from financial chaos?
If you ride a motorcycle, that worry can feel even heavier. You know that if a…
You might be replaying the crash in your head over and over. The sound of the impact, the shock, maybe the way someone later said, “Well, you were on a motorcycle, right?” can still sting. On top of the physical pain, you might be wondering if someone is going to try to blame you for what happened, or use that blame to pay you less than you need.
In California, fault is rarely black and white. You may have done one small thing differently that day, but that does not mean you lose your right to recover. Comparative negligence is…
California is the only state that explicitly permits lane splitting, making it legal for motorcyclists to ride between lanes of traffic under certain conditions. If you have been injured while lane splitting, you may experience challenges in proving another driver was at fault, but an attorney can help you build a strong case and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Contact a San Francisco motorcycle accident lawyer today to pursue the compensation you deserve — call (415) 432-7290.
California’s Traffic Laws on Lane Splitting
California Vehicle Code Section 21658.1 defines lane splitting as a two-wheeled motorcycle riding between rows of…
As the temperatures rise and the pavement dries, more motorcyclists take to the streets for the joy of summer riding. But, sadly, with this seasonal surge comes an increase in motorcycle accidents — many of which are preventable. At Choulos, Choulos & Wyle, our San Francisco, CA motorcycle accident lawyers are passionate about rider safety and committed to supporting those injured due to the negligence of others. Before you kick over your engine, take a few minutes to review what I think are essential summer motorcycle safety tips.
Gear Up — Even When It’s Hot
Hot weather is no excuse…
