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Metro’s Bike Share Program Debuts in San Fernando Valley
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the city of Los Angeles have opened 16 new Metro Bike Share locations that hold up to 150 bicycles in...
San Diego’s Safety Crackdown: How Recent Enforcement Operations Impact Your Accident Claim
San Diego police and safety organizations are running specific Planning and Enforcement Operations through September 2026. These grant-funded initiatives target high-risk behaviors like speeding, failure...
Common Terms Used in Long-Term Disability Plans
Trying to read your long-term disability policy can be like trying to read a different language altogether. Some of the terms that these policies use...
What is a Transferable Skills Analysis (TSA) Report?
When you apply for long-term disability benefits, your insurance company often will require you to participate in specific examinations and assessments. The point of these...
If I Have a Disability that Requires My Employer to Provide Me with Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace, Shouldn’t I Also Qualify for LTD Benefits?
While both long-term disability insurance policies and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide definitions of disability, these definitions often are quite different. If an...
Support the Complete Streets Bill
SB-127, or the “Complete Streets” bill, would require Caltrans to include safety improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists when performing road maintenance in specifically-defined areas. The...
Do I Need an Attorney to File an Initial Long-Term Disability Claim?
While it may seem like you can handle filing an initial long-term disability claim on your own, it likely is in your best interests to...
How Does My Insurance Company Consider My “Education, Training, and Experience” in Evaluating My Long-Term Disability Claim?
In many long-term disability insurance policies, eligibility for benefits initially is based on your inability to perform the essential tasks of your “own occupation.” In...
Bay Area Outreach & Recreational Program Sponsors Weekly Cycling Program in Golden Gate Park for Those with Mobility-Related Disabilities
The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported on a new initiative by the Bay Area Outreach & Recreational Program (BORP) at Golden Gate Park. BORP has...
Does My Long-Term Disability Policy Cover Non-Work Related Injuries?
Long-term disability insurance policies typically cover only injuries or illnesses are non-work related. The state worker’s compensation benefits system covers all work-related illnesses and injuries...
Why Is It So Important to Your Long-Term Disability Benefits to Follow Your Doctor’s Orders?
When you are seeking long-term disability benefits, your claim may be more effective if you get proper medical treatment and follow your doctor’s recommendations. If...
LA to Honor Fallen Cyclists with Memorial Signs
According to a Bicycling newsletter published earlier this year, the city of Los Angeles intends to honor cyclists killed in crashes on city streets with...