Vulnerable Bicyclists

Go out driving on any Southern California street and you're likely to encounter bicyclists. If you're a good driver, you make a special effort to avoid them. On the other side of the issue, if you ever go out on a bicycle, you know that all too many drivers simply aren't paying attention and are thereby endangering you. Of course, if you're unfortunate enough to be hit on a nearby street, there's a really strong chance you'll be needing a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles or, in the more serious circumstances, a spinal cord injury lawyer.

Since bicyclists are obviously extremely vulnerable when dealing with thousands of pounds of gas-powered metal, this is a subject of serious concern. We've noticed that in some part of the country, moves are underway to create laws specifically targeting distracted or otherwise impaired drivers who get into accidents involving bicyclists. Many of these laws are being spearheaded by bicyclists who have had serious injuries caused by drivers whose minds were apparently elsewhere because of various electronic devices, including GPS systems.

If a law like this were to pass in California, it could potentially be a boon to the numerous bicyclists who have suffered grievous injuries at the hands of distracted motorists. Ask any Los Angeles personal injury lawyer and he or she will tell you we get too many cases like that. It's something to think about.