$100k for San Leandro Cyclist in Crosswalk Cut Off By Oblivious Motorist

Bicycle vs. Uber

$100k for San Leandro Cyclist in Crosswalk Cut Off By Oblivious Motorist A San Leandro cyclist was riding his bike to work, like he did every day, when he was cut off by an oblivious motorist. While the cyclist was riding his bike in the crosswalk at an intersection, the motorist pulled out without even […]

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Quick, Low-Stress Settlement for Berkeley Professor in Bicycle Accident

Bicycle Accident Hayward

A Berkeley professor was riding his bicycle in the Oakland hills when a driver abruptly made an illegal U-turn and crashed into the cyclist. The professor was thrown from his bike and sustained some pretty serious injures in the bicycle crash. He had broken ribs, a broken clavicle, broken teeth and a broken scapula. The […]

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The Benefits and Risks of the Rise of Ebikes in San Francisco

Electric Bike Popularity Leads to More Accidents

It seems like there are a dozen new places to buy an ebike in San Francisco every day. Sure, specialty retailers have cornered the market (offering a staggering array of different models to choose from) but most any medium- to large-sized bike shop in San Francisco will have at least one ebike on display. (And […]

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Lowering the Risk of Big Vehicle Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco

Avoiding Semi Truck Blind Spots

Ask any San Francisco cyclists and they’ll probably tell you one of their biggest fears is being doored. Statistically the risk is low. In fact, many more bicyclists are injured by turning vehicles which fail to yield to bike traffic. But there may be a much bigger threat to bike riders on our city streets: […]

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How to Prevent Bike Theft in San Francisco

According to the local ABC affiliate, a bike is stolen every three hours in San Francisco. That amounts to just over $1 million in stolen bicycles every year. On a more personal level, individual bike owners can be out anywhere from a couple of hundred bucks to several thousand. (The average cost of a bicycle […]

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Teach Street Safety Young: San Francisco’s Safe Routes to School

Do bicycle helmets really help when you are in a bike accident? A personal injury attorney’s perspective.

San Francisco is one of the most walkable and bike-able cities in the United States. Every day thousands of San Franciscans opt for foot- and pedal-powered alternative transportation over automobiles. That’s good for the environment, it’s good for the traffic flow, and it promotes good health. But city streets can be dangerous for cyclists and […]

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Bike Share Programs Reduce Risk of Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco

500k San Francisco Bicycle Accident Settlement for Software Engineer

Bike share programs have carved out a niche for themselves in urban centers all around the country. They allow urban commuters (many of whom have little to no “disposable income”) an affordable transportation alternative and overcome the financial hurdle of actually buying a commuter bicycle (which can cost $300-$3,000). But for many years people have […]

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The Best Bicycles for San Franciscans

500k San Francisco Bicycle Accident Settlement for Software Engineer

It’s no secret that more San Franciscans are jumping on the back of a bicycle for their daily commutes. Bicycles offer a green alternative to automobiles, they’re more affordable, and present a great opportunity to combine exercise with every day transportation. (Not to mention there’s just something fun about tooling around the city on a […]

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Crossing San Francisco’s Rail Tracks on Your Bicycle Can Be Dangerous

Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be able to address your inquiry in more detail. When you […]

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