California Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance FAQ

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California law requires all drivers to have auto insurance. Unfortunately, this does not stop some people from driving uninsured. Approximately 16% of cars on the road in California do not have insurance. Thus, if you are in an accident, there is about a 1 in 6 chance the driver who hit you will be uninsured. […]

E-Bike and E-Scooter Battery Fires

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E-bikes operate like regular bicycles except that a rechargeable battery motorizes them.   E-scooters are motorized scooters that, like e-bikes, are powered by rechargeable batteries.  E-bikes and e-scooters are a great way to commute, exercise, save money, have fun, and avoid traffic and parking hassles.  As such, e-bike and e-scooter use has grown exponentially in recent […]

Electric Scooter Laws in San Diego

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When electric scooters first appeared in San Diego in 2018, they brought problems such as cluttered sidewalks and reckless drivers.  New San Diego electric scooter laws, which went into effect on August 1, 2022, crack down on these problems and others.  Below are some of the critical provisions of the new laws, which extend to […]

SAN DIEGO MOTORCYCLE SAFETY

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To understand San Diego motorcycle safety, one needs to understand the inherent risks of riding and what potential hazards to void. Motorcyclists are nearly 28 times more likely than car drivers to die if they get in an accident. Riding a motorcycle is more dangerous than driving a car for several reasons. Motorcycle Safety Hazards […]

What You Should Know About California Window Safety and Fall Protection Laws

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California window safety laws provide minimum safety standards to protect people, particularly children, from window falls and other risks associated with glass windows. Defective windows that don’t meet these standards may lead to window fall accidents. If an accident leads to a lawsuit, the court will determine responsibility and whether there should be compensatory damages […]