by davesmithlaw | Jan 21, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents
A dooring accident is when a cyclist collides with a car door, which often causes the cyclist to fall off their bike, if not flip over their handlebars. These kinds of accidents are so dangerous because they usually happen between a bike and a parked vehicle, and not...
by davesmithlaw | Jan 13, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents
Biking can be a fun sport that gets your heart pumping while you enjoy the outdoors. Whether you bike for fun, exercise or both, it can be an opportunity to explore and get together with friends. As you increase the miles you are spending on your bike, you might...
by davesmithlaw | Jan 11, 2022 | Personal Injury
Skateboarding started in California during the 1950s. Since then, it has exploded in popularity and even become an Olympic sport. Like with any other physical activity, skateboarders experience injuries. Sometimes, they happen because of unrealistic ambitions. Other...
by davesmithlaw | Oct 13, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists and motorists, sometimes, find themselves playing a game of “chicken” while sharing roads. Usually, the motorists are the bullies, often having the mentality of “This is my road. You are in my way. Get out.” A peaceful coexistence is necessary between...
by davesmithlaw | Sep 3, 2021 | Bicycle Accidents
If you are an avid cyclist, you undoubtedly have had some near misses with cars approaching from behind you. This problem may become worse in the next few years, as comparatively silent electric vehicles become more common on California’s roadways. Mounting a...
by davesmithlaw | Aug 20, 2021 | Pedestrian Accidents
In the U.S., passenger vehicles typically weigh between 2,000 and 6,000 pounds, with 18-wheelers tipping the scales at up to 80,000 pounds. Because the average American weighs only 181 pounds, it is not difficult to understand why vehicle-pedestrian accidents are...
by davesmithlaw | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Pedestrian Accidents
In 2017, emergency rooms across the United States saw over 100,000 pedestrians for traffic-related injuries. Out of those, nearly 6,000 died. Given this high number, it is useful to understand the causes in order to prevent further accidents. While drivers are often...
by davesmithlaw | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog, Pedestrian Safety
The Oakland Department of Transportation participated in the Vision Zero conference in March 2021 in Philadelphia. Along with advocacy groups from around the nation, Oakland DOT shared ideas about reducing the number of pedestrian and cyclist deaths to zero. Review...
by davesmithlaw | May 31, 2021 | Blog, Skateboards
Whether you plan to visit one of the Bay Area’s popular skateboard parks or commute to your summer classes, it is important to wear proper safety gear to protect yourself from potential injuries. There are a lot of different kinds of helmets on the market, but...
by davesmithlaw | Apr 21, 2021 | DUI
When the pandemic first hit and everyone learned how to shelter in place, DUI arrests plummeted. But they didn’t stay that way. From January 1 through April 30, 2020, DUIs dropped by nearly 42% compared to the same time period in 2019. People didn’t stop drinking,...
