Fighting For Justice: The Sally Morin Legal Team Delivers a Solid Settlement Result in a Bicycle Accident Case Bicycle accidents can have devastating consequences, leaving victims with physical injuries, financial burdens, and a challenging legal battle to face. At Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, we understand the unique challenges that bicyclists confront on the roads, […]
Shoulder and Neck Injuries Following a Bicycle Accident in California Bicycling offers California residents a fun, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative to driving cars. But sadly, serious and fatal bike accidents are common. The Office of Traffic Safety stated that San Francisco is an especially dangerous location for cycling, as we have more bike accidents than […]
Bicycle accidents are all too common in California, especially in major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. This is because these areas are heavily populated, and many residents ride their bikes in these cities recreationally and for commuting. Unfortunately, when a bicyclist is struck by a car, they often sustain severe and […]
Why Are There So Many Accidents in the Summer? 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 […]
California Is the Nation’s 4th Most Bicycle-Friendly State in 2022 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 […]
An emergency room doctor is usually the one providing lifesaving medical care for the community’s injured people. But in this bicycle vs. auto accident story, the doctor is the injured patient! A 32-year old ER doctor was riding his bicycle near the intersection of Arguello Boulevard and Cornwall Street in San Francisco, California. Suddenly, a […]
San Francisco is a global trendsetter when it comes to devising innovative ways to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe on city streets. In the past 10 years, the city has launched more than 30 road improvement projects, plus 130 miles of new bike and pedestrian zones. San Francisco spends more than $25 million per year […]
When a delivery truck collides with a bicyclist, the cyclist is lucky to survive. An accident like this can cause severe bodily injury, not to mention emotional trauma, for the cyclist. This was the situation for one of our clients, an avid cyclist who rode his bike to work each morning down Market Street in […]
Have you heard about California’s proposed safety stop bill? California AB 122 would legalize the safety stop, which is already legal for bicyclists in many other states. If the bill passes, it will impact all California road users – not just cyclists! Here’s what you need to know about how it would work for everyone, […]
Here’s something you might not realize: Drunk driving laws apply to cyclists, too. Under California Vehicle Code 21200.5, when you’re too intoxicated to ride your bike safely, you’re breaking the law. Alcohol and drugs can turn cyclists into dangerous drivers, just like anyone else on the road. And intoxicated cyclists pose a particular risk to […]