Cyclists Can Count On Bay Area Bicycle Law To Represent Thier Best Interests After Injury

Bay Area Bicycle Law’s Founder and Chief Legal Counsel, Michael Stephenson, started the firm after moving to San Francisco in 2010. With a passion for cycling and for representing those most vulnerable on the roads of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mr. Stephenson realized that many cyclists were being represented by general practitioners with relatively little experience working on bicycle collision cases. Some of these attorneys failed to appreciate the nuances of how traffic laws apply to bicycles, or how insurance coverage can most effectively be used to help cyclists injured in a bicycle accident.

By specializing in bike crash cases, our attorneys have seen and heard it all when it comes to bike accidents. We are very familiar with the tactics insurance companies use to deny bicycle crash claims, and understand how the California Vehicle Code affects your case. We regularly handle cases with adverse police reports, and know that police officers are often not trained in assessing fault after a bicycle vs. motor vehicle crash. We are also familiar with the injuries commonly caused by bike crashes, which means we can accurately evaluate the value of bicyclists’ claims.

Additionally, none of our cases are passed on to be managed entirely by a to a paralegal—which is the routine practice at many personal injury firms. By having an attorney handle your claim from day one (with the help of a great support staff), we ensure that no fact, argument, defense, or legal theory is overlooked.

Outside of the courtroom, our attorneys regularly participate in bike coalition-sponsored events, teaching community members about bicycle laws and safety. By speaking with members of the community, we learn about the unique challenges cyclists face on the roadways and how to best situate our work to fit the community’s needs.

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As attorneys, it is our duty to do what is in your best interest. Accordingly, we will never recommend a course of action that serves us to your detriment. Likewise, we will always give you our honest advice on how to best resolve your claim factoring in the particularities of your situation.

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Our Attorneys And Staff

From our dedicated attorneys to our phenomenal legal support and office staff, the team at Bay Area Bicycle Law works diligently to meet and exceed client expectations. Learn a little bit more about the talented team who will be there by your side throughout the course of your case.

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Charitable Work And Donations

Bay Area Bicycle Law has a longstanding commitment to supporting bicycle coalitions, bicycle teams, and other projects that work to make cycling in the Bay Area and California in general safer and more inclusive. Check out some of our favorite cyclist organizations in the area to learn more about their missions.

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Our Blog

Cycling offers a wide vareity of benefits: It improves cardio, helps you maintain a healthy weight, allows you to enjoy the diversity and beauty of the Bay Area from a different perspective and much more. Follow our blog for everything from cycling tips and tricks to updates on the ever-changing rules of the road.

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FAQs

Have you been in a cycling accident? You probably have lots of questions! Check out our frequently asked questions for general answers to everything from how liability and damages are determined to what you should look for in an attorney who will be representing you in your potential case.

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