Although the Bay Area is populated by big cities and busy streets, there are plenty of opportunities to ride your bike without the stress of sharing the road with cars and trucks. In fact, some of the bike trails in the Bay Area are among the best in the country! We are lucky to be […]
Sometimes even the best bike accident advice can’t prepare you for avoiding commercial vehicles. If you’ve ever been riding alongside an eighteen wheeler down a tight San Francisco street, then you know the fear of being so exposed and small next to such an enormous vehicle. The driver can’t see you, can’t hear you, […]
Riding your bike is a great way to stay in shape and help reduce your impact on the environment. But even the best activities have their downsides, and unfortunately for cyclists, riding your bike will most likely mean eventually encountering cycling injuries if you ride consistently. Cycling injuries can range from minor annoyances to […]
After a bicycle crash — especially if you have injuries that require medical care — one of the first things most people begin to worry about is money. This is one reason why it is important to make sure you receive adequate bike accident compensation. Depending on the extent of the crash and your […]
As the seasons change quite frequently in San Francisco, many Bay Area cyclists face an important choice: whether to keep on riding into the rainy, foggy weather, or to hang up the bike for the wet seasons and deal with commuting by car or train until conditions are more dry. The following bike accident advice […]
Very few of us would let a friend who has been drinking get behind the wheel of a car, because we all know that drunk driving is illegal and deadly. But if you had a friend who had been working since early in the morning, or who hadn’t been sleeping well for the last […]
Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage for just about every child. And for people who love cycling, it is exciting to help your children learn to get comfortable and ride safely on a bike. Of course, it can be nerve-wracking too, and many parents worry about the safety of their […]
The trauma from a bicycle crash can last well beyond the moment of impact. Even after your body heals, it can be hard for your mind to imagine ever feeling safe riding your bike again. For many cyclists, getting back on their bike after a crash is harder than they thought it would be. […]
As bicycle law specialists, we naturally think it never hurts for a cyclist who has been in a crash with a car to talk to a bicyclist lawyer about their case. (Anyone can call us for a free, no obligation consultation to talk about their case with a bicycle injury attorney at (415) 466-8717 However, […]
Have you been hit by an Uber or Lyft driver and need bike accident advice? When you get hit by a driver who is driving for work — like a taxi driver or delivery truck driver — you are often actually in a good position for a successful legal case. That’s because companies who employ […]