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Truck Accident in Los Angeles Fatally Injures Motorcyclist

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Operating a small motor vehicle can be quite complicated sometimes. But operating a truck, especially the one towing additional cargo, requires special training, focus, concentration and constant awareness. Truckers are known for driving serious mileage every day; they are notorious for being constantly tired and are prone to making mistakes. These mistakes can lead to an accident and cause death to one or more individuals. In California, there are a lot of cases where trucks cause an accident involving motorcyclists. Unfortunately, most of the motorcyclists end up paying the ultimate price. If you are a truck driver or motorcyclist, here are the things you should be aware of in order to raise your safety while on the road. Respect The Speed Limit The rule number one of the open road (or any road) is to respect the limitations. In this case, it is the speed limit. If you are driving at the maximum allowed speed, the chances are that you will get where you are going much faster

Bicyclist Injured in Los Angeles Car Crash

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Are you tired of commuting by a bus or a train? Do you prefer your bicycle over your own car? As someone who travels to work or other places every day using a bicycle, you should be aware of the dangers posed by the traffic. Did you know that on average, there are around 2,500 bicycle accidents every year in Los Angeles? Roughly 6% of them end up paying the ultimate price. If you got injured in a bicycle accident , what do you do? Do you have any rights, and who should you talk to? Here are a few answers to your questions. Cyclists in California Cars pose a serious threat to cyclists on the streets of Los Angeles. In 2013, California was rated as the most dangerous state for cyclists. But why is it so? Here are some of the reasons why: Poor road conditions Too many cars on the road Jammed traffic Non-stop rush hour Los Angeles has an annual budget of $25 million to repair the damaged roads. Even so, these are among the most dangerous roads for a cyclist, and one of the