From the Desk of McGee, Lerer & Associates

Santa Monica Now Allows E-bikes On Beach Bike Path June 29, 2021

Santa Monica recently changed the Municipal Code to allow some e-bikes on the beach bike path. Although Class 3 e-bikes are still prohibited, Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed to be ridden on ...

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Riding E-Scooter on Sidewalk. Hit by Car Exiting Driveway. June 23, 2021

Q: I was riding an e-scooter on the sidewalk and was hit by a car exiting a driveway. I broke my pelvis. The driver is blaming me. Do I have a case? A: Yes, you have a case. The auto insurance company ...

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The Danger Electric Scooter Riders Pose to Pedestrians June 14, 2021

E-scooter riders can pose a significant threat to pedestrians. Serious injuries or even death to the pedestrian can result if a scooter rider hits a pedestrian or causes the pedestrian to lunge out of ...

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Hit By A DoorDash Driver; DoorDash Denying Coverage May 24, 2021

Q: I was hit by a car. The driver told me at the scene he was driving for DoorDash. But DoorDash has denied coverage for the accident. Do I need a lawyer? A: If you were injured in a car accident with ...

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A Pedestrian Was Hit By A Bicycle, Who Pays For the Pedestrian's Injuries? April 28, 2021

Q: I was walking on a shared walking and bike path at the beach in Santa Monica. A bicyclist hit me and knocked me down. I suffered a concussion and I have medical bills. Who will pay? A: If a ...

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Injured when outdoor restaurant tent collapsed in strong winds. Do I have a case? February 2, 2021

Q: My wife was injured when an outdoor restaurant tent tipped over during strong winds. The canopy’s metal frame hit her head and she suffered a brain injury. Can we hold the restaurant responsible ...

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