WHY US?

DEDICATED, TRUSTWORTHY ATTORNEYS ON YOUR SIDE

As a practice specialized in helping cyclists who have been in accidents, particularly involving traumatic brain injury, you can feel confident your case will be handled with care.

About Us

LIMITED CASES

We don’t pass your case off to a paralegal. By assigning manageable caseloads, we can maintain a reputation for quality while still operating profitably.

MAXIMIZE COMPENSATION

We will properly evaluate your claim and seek to recover for you each and every category of compensation to which you are entitled.

NO-FEE PROMISE

There is absolutely no cost involved in hiring us to represent you unless and until we win. If we do not recover for you, you do not owe us anything.

NO OFFICE VISIT REQUIRED

We will get back to you within 48 business hours and let you know if you have a case. An attorney will look at your case right away.

WORD OF MOUTH

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US!

“I was hit by a car in SF and the police report had me listed as the party at fault. I missed weeks of work because of a fractured spine. Two large law firms wouldn’t take my case on because it wasn’t as open and shut as they would have liked. I was lucky to find BABL and Michael Stephenson. From the first meeting, they made me feel at ease. They were confident in their ability to dismiss the police report and worked hard to put together eyewitness testimony. They gave me a lot of options and advice, and ultimately negotiated a settlement that exceeded my expectations. Without a doubt, if you have been in a bike accident, this is the team to call.”

Kelvin

San Francisco
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Michael, Blake, Lucy, and the rest of the team helped me navigate a difficult process and ultimately delivered a great outcome. They handled my case with care, attention, and deep expertise throughout. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a law firm with experience in bicycle-related cases.
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Anthony Reyna
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I honestly don't even know where to start. After my bike accident, I was completely lost, I didn't know what to expect, what would happen next, nothing. Finding Michael and the team at Bay Area Bicycle Law was a heaven sent. Michael truly went to bat for me. What really got me was how he talks to you like you're an actual person, not just another case number in a file cabinet somewhere. His level of caring is honestly unmatched. We'd have these conversations where he'd just... listen. Really listen. And explain things in a way that made sense. Every single person I dealt with there was genuinely kind, professional, and empathetic. World-class support doesn't even cover it. I had a million questions throughout this whole process (probably annoying ones too), but someone was always there to answer them and calm me down. In the end, Michael secured a settlement that has been life-changing for me and my family, both from a monetary standpoint and in terms of the resources provided to support my recovery. I can't thank him and his team enough. If you're in a tough spot and need someone who will actually fight for you AND treat you like a human being, call Bay Area Bicycle Law. You won't regret it.
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Ben Bachelder
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Michael responded to my inquiry very quickly and gave me legal advice on the phone shortly thereafter. In my particular case it seems best to “wait and see”, and if no action is the best course, then there’s no fee. I appreciate that he’s here to answer any questions any time, and actually knows how the law applies to bicycle accidents. He’s also realistic about how judges and juries will view the case.
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Spencer Aronfeld
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I am a former road racer- and I can assure you this law firm understands cycling accidents and cyclists. If you have had a bicycle accident in the Bay Area this is the law firm to call.
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So thankful for Bay Area Bicycle Law. I got hot by a car in Oakland while i was along the bike lane and sent to the hospital. On my journey to recovery I reached out to Michael Stephenson for assistance. Him and his team were quick to respond and start the case. We ended up winning the case and my medical costs were taken care of and I got the maximum financial compensation that they could get. Highly recommend BABL for any sort of bike related injury caused by another person.
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Mark Vashro
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I had got hit by a car on my bicycle and had never had to deal with insurance and lawyers before. I ended up having a concussion and a friend of mine recommended Bay Area Bicycle Law. I talked with Michael who became my lawyer. Michael and his team were very kind and considerate. They answered all my questions in a timely manner.  Their knowledge was thorough, and I felt in good hands.   I remember the first thing I was asked when I called them was if I was ok.  That sentiment goes a long way. I have learned that it is important to have a partner in this process so that I can focus on healing while all the tactics and paperwork is handled by someone that knows what to expect.
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Jon Fong
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A few years ago, I was involved in a bicycle accident in San Francisco. Bay Area Bicycle Law's experienced personal injury attorneys provided exceptional legal representation. They offered a free consultation and expertly handled my insurance claim, allowing me to focus on my recovery. They won my settlement. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a trustworthy and reliable personal injury attorney in the Bay Area.
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Can't thank Michael enough for his help after I was in a bike-vehicle accident. Michael was incredibly kind and helpful in talking me through the entire process, from how to handle communications with insurance, to knowing what to expect, and even what medical symptoms to watch out for. This help was beyond helpful in a tough time and made this overwhelming situation miles more manageable. With this help I was able to get proper compensation and put this behind me. I can't say thank you enough!! I highly recommend coming to Michael for any bike accident needs (although I hope you don't have any)!
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Thank you so much for Bay Area Bicycle Law providing tremendous help to my family! My father got hurt from a car accident when he rode a bike. Since bikers usually don’t have insurance like car drivers, we feel hopeless to get any compensation. However, Bay Area Bicycle Lay may it happened. Our family really appreciated Michael’s patience to help us! Highly recommend this firm! Most importantly it’s free to get consultation and only pay when you win the case!
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I highly recommend this firm. I got hit by a car while riding my bike in San Francisco. Not only did they get me the maximum amount in compensation but they also took time to explain and guide me through a very tough time / process. Forever grateful for the team over at BABL. Do yourself a favor and trust them with your rough times.
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OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM OF SPECIALISTS HAS SEEN IT ALL!

Michael Stephenson

Michael Stephenson, founder and Chief Legal Counsel at Bay Area Bicycle Law, is a member of SuperLawyers, the National Trial Lawyers’ prestigious “Top 40 Under 40,” the “Million Dollar Advocates Forum,” and “Lawyers of Distinction” (which limits its membership to the top 10 percent of attorneys in the entire United States).

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Lucy Allen

Lucy Allen first began investigating bicycle accidents and assisting injured cyclists in 2012, and is now a Senior Attorney with Bay Area Bicycle Law. She has a law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, one of the premier law schools in the country. She has been awarded the National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40.”

Meet Lucy
Blake

Blake Bostwick

Blake Bostwick is a dedicated personal injury attorney with over a decade of experience representing clients in a variety of cases, including medical malpractice, car accidents & bike accidents. After graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles, Blake pursued his passion for law at The University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.

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AWARDS AND VICTORIES

WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THOSE WHO DESERVE IT!

$6 MILLION

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY & HERNIATED DISC

After being rear-ended by an elderly driver, our client’s life was changed forever due to a traumatic brain injury and back injury.

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$995,000

SPINAL SURGERIES FROM CAR COLLISION

Our attorneys were proud to represent a 60-year old man who was hit in a collision that required multiple spinal surgeries.

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$250,000

SIDESWIPED BY IMPAIRED DRIVER

Our client came to us after being turned away by multiple law firms due to an adverse TCR that placed her fault (an investigation revealed this was wrong).

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$1.25 MILLION

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

After being struck from behind by an inattentive driver while cycling in the bike lane, our client sustained a traumatic brain injury.

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$850,000

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Our client suffered a concussion and was left lying unconscious in the street while the driver of the vehicle that hit him refused to provide any assistance.

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$1 MILLION

JUDGMENT FOR INJURED CYCLIST

Obtained judgment in excess of $1 million on behalf of a cyclist who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury from colliding with a truck that was making an unsafe left turn.

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GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY

WE ARE PROUD TO SPONSOR LOCAL EVENTS & CHARITIES