The “Battle” for Control of the SF Bicycle Coalition The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is currently struggling to find its identity as factions inside the powerful non-profit attempt to shape its future. As a San Francisco bicycle accident attorney I see the tremendous amount of good that the SFBC has done for cyclists in the […]
San Francisco lawmakers are toying with an idea that will have nationwide repercussions. Will the city be the first major metropolitan area in the US to pass a bike yield ordinance or will the measure be vetoed right out of the gate? If passed this new ordinance would provide important precedence for similar revisions around […]
A new study shows that the police are failing to report large numbers of bicycle accidents in San Francisco. Is it a symptom of an overtaxed system or an indication of a dangerous disconnection between the police and the bicycling public they serve? Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco are Far Too Common The number of […]
Most Common Injuries from Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco Bicycle ridership continues to climb in San Francisco. On one hand, that news is welcome. Bicycle ridership promotes healthy lifestyles, decreases toxic emissions, and de-clutters city streets. But, as a bicycle accident lawyer, I know there’s a downside to this trend as well: more bicyclists in […]
The Need for Bicycle Insurance in San Francisco The SMFTA 2012 State of Cycling Report estimates that there are over 10,000 bicycles in San Francisco. The latest US Census Data shows that 17% of San Franciscans ride weekly. Ridership has doubled since 2006, and now bicycles make up the primary mode of daily transportation for […]
Bicycle Safety Tips for Commuters in San Francisco There are over 60,000 people in San Francisco who rely on bicycles as a primary mode of transportation, from the daily commuter to the recreational cyclist. City streets have become ever-more crowded as two-wheel pedal power has become increasingly popular which has, unfortunately, increased the number of […]
San Francisco is a bicycle town. Every year the number of commuters who take to the streets on pedal-powered two-wheeled transportation grows by 2% with nearly 62,000 people counting on bikes as their primary transportation. It’s good for the riders, good for the environment, and good for the traffic flow. But San Francisco isn’t exactly […]
$115K SETTLEMENT for Out-of-State CEO on Charity Bike Ride hit by Elderly Driver A Colorado tech start-up CEO broke his collarbone when he was cut off by a car while he was riding in a 100 mile charity bicycle ride along California’s coast. San Francisco bike accident lawyer Sally Morin and her legal team provided […]
Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers secured a solid settlement for a twenty-eight year old avid cyclist on her bike hit by Uber. The Uber driver turned right in front of her across a bike lane. She suffered serious injuries as a result, but with the help of Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, she walked away […]
The number of bikes on our city streets is growing—and that’s a wonderful thing. Ridership is climbing at 2% per year with nearly 62,000 people relying on bikes as primary transportation. Not only is cycling a healthier, fun and more affordable way to travel, it’s socially responsible as well. Unfortunately, the number of people injured […]