Freeways are a normal part of a Californian’s life — as they connect major cities and most often provide the fastest route — but if you’re a cyclist, there are a few things you should know before you start cruising any of the state’s more than 200,000 miles of interstates and highways. While access is […]
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Jun
Jun
Nearly a month after track cycling champion Ethan Boyes was struck by a car at an intersection in the Presidio, leaders of the Presidio Trust walked the crash site to assess what changes could be made to improve safety for cyclists. The trust will immediately improve signage, pavement markings and flexible posts, the organization said […]
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Jun
Jun
The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its love of dogs. Some rumors even suggest that there may be more canines in the region than children. Given all of the amenities available to our four-legged best friends, like parks and pup-friendly patios, there’s also an increased chance that they’re the cause for bicycle accidents […]
A Mission Local article released May 3rd, 2023 referenced several personal injury lawsuits involving the City and County of San Francisco, including one settlement involving a cyclist, Alexis Krup, whom our firm recently represented. The article leveraged the quote, “each case is kind of its own little universe”, from Golden Gate University Law Professor Kathleen Morris […]
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May
May
Studies estimate that more than 5 million teeth are avulsed each year, and as many as 40% of them are due to sports-related injuries. Sports such as hockey, football, and baseball are notorious sports for losing teeth, but biking is another top activity that can lead to dental injuries. In fact, cycling causes enough damage […]
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Apr
Apr
New changes are coming to Valencia Street, between 15th Street and 23nd Street in San Francisco’s Mission District, after several months of brainstorming creative solutions, citizen feedback and planning. In April, a pilot project, dubbed the Valencia Bikeway, was approved with a vote of 6-0 by board members to make a series of changes along […]
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Apr
Apr
More people in the San Francisco Bay Area are finding that it’s easier and faster to commute by bicycle than by car. The good news is that local leaders have recognized the popularity and have started adding infrastructure that makes it easier to make more trips on two wheels. In 2021, the San Francisco added […]
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Apr
Apr
Each year thousands of cyclists are injured on California roads because of drivers. The vast majority of those crashes happen in urban areas where traffic is heavier, and while the San Francisco Bay Area is seeing more cyclists than ever, it can still be a dangerous place to ride on two wheels. Common mistakes are […]
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Mar
Mar
There’s no question that the healthcare system is an intimidating place. Between medical jargon you’re not familiar with and administrative hoops to jump through, it’s easy to become completely overwhelmed. But being an advocate for yourself or a loved one after experiencing a bicycle crash can make a big difference in getting the right care […]
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Mar
Mar
If someone does something wrong and you’re harmed because of it, should the law require them to do what they can to make it right? Many would say the obvious answer to this question is “yes.” But when it comes to tort law, there’s been fierce pushback on plaintiffs for doing so. There’s even a […]