Bicycle Safety Tips for Commuters in San Francisco

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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 […]

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The Top 6 E-Bikes of 2015 for Commuters in San Francisco

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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 […]

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$500K SETTLEMENT – Avid San Francisco Cyclist Riding Bike Hit by Uber Driver

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 […]

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Avoiding Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco: Ride Smarter, Ride Safer

Avoiding Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco

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 […]

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$70K SETTLEMENT – Electric Bicycle Commuter Accident Case (left-turn) in San Francisco

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A 36-year old cinematographer was riding his electric bicycle accident on his way to work in San Francisco when he was hit by a car that made an illegal left turn. As a result, he suffered a badly broken thumb, which required surgery at San Francisco General Hospital. He also underwent approximately three months of […]

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$112K SETTLEMENT – Bicycle Accident Case (Right-Turn Collision) in San Francisco

$112K SETTLEMENT – Bicycle Accident Case (Right-Turn Collision) in San Francisco

A 50 year-old San Francisco Marketing Director and avid cyclist was riding his bicycle, within a designated bike lane, through the intersection of Arguello and Geary (a popular bicycle route between the Presidio and Golden Gate Parks in San Francisco). While the cyclist was waiting at the green light, a distracted driver (suspected to be […]

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$135K SETTLEMENT – Bicycle Accident Case (Right-Turn Collision) in San Francisco

$135K SETTLEMENT – Bicycle Accident Case (Right-Turn Collision) in San Francisco

​$135K SETTLEMENT – Bicycle Accident Case (Right-Turn Collision) in San Francisco A 51 year-old cyclist was riding his bicycle in a designated bicycle lane in the Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Francisco when a driver made right turn into a hotel parking lot. The driver crossed into the bike lane, without warning, cutting off the […]

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$85K SETTLEMENT – Bicycle “Dooring” Accident by Taxicab in San Francisco’s Mission District

$85K SETTLEMENT – Bicycle “Dooring” Accident by Taxicab in San Francisco’s Mission District

A 46 year-old record label manager was riding his bicycle in the very popular Mission District in San Francisco when he was “doored.” A passenger exiting a taxi in the bike lane on Valencia Street flew his door open. He of course wasn’t paying any attention to the cyclist coming down the bike lane Experiencing […]

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