Year: 2021

Many people mistakenly believe that if they are in a bicycle accident and they were doing something wrong, they will not be able to collect compensation from their insurance company. However, that is not necessarily true. California uses a system of “comparative negligence” rather than an all-or-nothing system of fault. In a nutshell, what this…

What new cyclists may lack in experience, they make up for with an enthusiasm to learn everything there is to know about their new passion. Luckily, the Bay Area is full of resources for new bikers to catch them up to speed with their more seasoned fellow riders. Whether you’re new to the Bay Area…

By Lucy Allen One of the hardest parts about my job as a bicycle accident lawyer is seeing the effects of traumatic brain injuries (or TBIs) on my clients and their families. Even so-called mild TBIs can have permanent and devastating impacts on a person. Having such an injury is bad enough, but the difficulty…

If you have been in a bicycle accident, you may feel like you need help obtaining the compensation that you deserve for your injuries. Unfortunately, not everyone is comfortable picking up a phone and dialing a personal injury attorney. The attorneys at Bay Area Bicycle Law are not the average personal injury attorneys (although we…

When you head out for a jog it is common to throw on a pair of ear buds or headphones and hook them up to a mobile device to listen to music, phone calls, or other things. Some companies, such as Apple, even have devices and cases designed to use when participating in sports. Nike…

Given the choice, most cyclists would prefer to ride on a sunny day. But rainy days are a reality and in climates like the Bay Area, rainy days come often in the rainy season from November through February. Rather than miss out on months of riding your bike just because of rainy weather, you can…

The California Highway Patrol in Red Bluff, California is currently investigating a bicycle v. auto crash in the Corning area that took place on November 8th, 2021. According to initial reports, the incident took place on Highway 99W north of Orangewood Road. 36-year-old Jose Luis Ramirez was riding a bicycle in the middle of the…