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How Do I Check for Serious Injury After a Bike Accident?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Bicycle accidents can cause serious injuries, which should be treated immediately. The first thing you should do after a bike accident is to check yourself for injury, and call for an ambulance if you or anyone else involved in the accident needs one. We learned from a professional sports doctor exactly how you should go about checking yourself for serious injuries after a bicycle accident. This is what he said: Start from the Top – The first thing you should check is your head. Head and brain injuries are extremely common in bike accidents, even when you wear a helmet. If you cannot remember falling to the ground, or if you lost consciousness even for a moment, it could be a sign of brain injury. Check the Neck – Next, you want to make sure you didn’t sustain a serious neck injury. Very slowly turn your head, checking for pain…
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What Can I Do If I’m a Passenger Injured in a Motorcycle Accident?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

A car accident can be terrifying and lead to catastrophic injuries, but motorcycle accidents are often even worse. People who are on the motorcycle during the collision usually don’t walk away without some sort of injury. If you are a passenger who is injured in a motorcycle accident, it’s important that you know and understand all your legal options. Who Can I File a Claim Against? After a motorcycle accident, you may be wondering what you should do, or who you should be filing a claim with so that you can get your medical expenses reimbursed. As a passenger, there are a few different parties you may file a claim against, including: Motorcycle Operator – If the motorcycle operator was responsible for the accident, you may file a claim against them. Since this person is probably a family member or a close friend, you may be hesitant to file a…
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Is It Illegal to Ride a Bike While Wearing Headphones in California?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

We’ve all been there; unsure of whether we’re breaking some California bicycle law when we ride a bike while wearing headphones. The short answer is yes. In the state of California, it is illegal to wear headphones that either cover or are put inside both ears, according to vehicle code 27400. This applies to both motorists and cyclists. Now, if you’re anything like us, you will have read that and immediately thought “aww, but why?!” Wearing headphones while riding a bike poses a variety of safety concerns, some of which we’re going to go over below. Why Is It Illegal to Wear Headphones While Riding a Bike? The main reason wearing headphones is illegal when cycling is simply because it’s dangerous…but isn’t riding a bike inherently dangerous anyway? Well, yes, the same way driving a car or walking down the sidewalk is dangerous, but wearing headphones adds more complexity to…
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