From the Desk of McGee, Lerer & Associates

New 1/1/2023 California Bike Law – Drivers Must Change Lanes When Passing Bicyclists December 16, 2022

Existing law in California requires a motorist who is passing a bicyclist to do so in a safe manner, and in no case at a distance of less than 3 feet. This law has proven difficult to follow, and ...

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E-Bike Accident Involving a Car. No Contact with Car. December 12, 2022

Question: I was riding an electric bike and a car turned left in front of me. I had to swerve to avoid getting hit. I lost control and crashed and suffered a bad leg injury requiring surgery. There ...

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E-bike Accident – Right to Payment for Damage to E-bike November 17, 2022

Question: A car hit me while I was riding my electric bike. The e-bike is not repairable. What are my rights to compensation? Answer: If your e-bike was damaged in an auto accident that was the fault ...

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Can a Tesla’s Cameras Prove Fault in a Car Accident? June 3, 2022

Question: I was hit by a Tesla driver who changed lanes into me. He’s claiming I changed lanes into him. Don’t Teslas have cameras? Answer: Yes, Teslas have video cameras that can provide evidence of ...

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Other Driver’s Attorney is Asking For Disclosure of My Policy Limit. Should I Disclose? March 9, 2022

Q: I was in a car accident. I was turning left and the other driver ran a red light and hit me. Even though he was at fault, he hired an attorney and is coming after me. His attorney is asking my auto ...

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Injured When E-Scooter Handlebar Stem Snapped In Half November 1, 2021

Question: I suffered a fracture of my tibia and fibula when the handlebar stem of the Veo e-scooter I was riding snapped in half. Can I sue the scooter company for my injuries? Answer: A tib-fib ...

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