Season of Giving: How to Spread Holiday Cycling Cheer Across the Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the best places in the country to be a cyclist, and it’s thanks to many community organizations that make commuting, leisurely rides, and exercise such a joy.  This holiday season, you can help these organizations continue their work – from providing countless workshops for beginners to helping […]

How Long Does It Take To Recover From A Traumatic Brain Injury?

A bicycle crash causing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen in a matter of seconds, but the recovery process can take years — up to at least seven in some instances, scientists say in new research published earlier this year.  Neuro researcher Benjamin Brett, PhD, an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin […]

Case Study: Faulty Right Turns Can Change Lives

A wrong turn can change a life – as was the case for a Bay Area Bicycle Law client who three years ago was hit by a driver that recklessly turned across a San Francisco bicycle lane without looking.  Once a lively and active person with a bright future and ambition, the accident caused irreversible […]

Can Electric Stimulation Help a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) — even when considered “mild” — can have a major impact on daily life, and cyclists are some of the most prone to the potentially life-altering injury. Symptoms such as headache, tiredness, blurred vision, dizziness, and confusion can last days or weeks after the accident that causes the injury, but […]

Crash Data: Cycling Fatalities Reach 46-Year High

2021 was the deadliest year for cyclists in almost five decades, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) annual traffic fatalities report released earlier this year With rising popularity during the pandemic, more people ditched their cars than ever before, but unfortunately this came with an increase in bicycle accident fatalities in some […]

Even with a helmet, a bike crash can harm a cyclist’s brain

Bicycle helmets are an essential safety measure, significantly reducing the risk of head injuries during a bicycle crash. However, helmets are not perfect and cannot guarantee protection against brain damage in case of a bike crash. Even with the added protection of a helmet, cyclists remain vulnerable to severe head injuries. Helmets are designed to […]

Bay Area Bicycle Law Sponsoring Biketopia Berkeley 2023

Local law firm specializing in representing injured cyclists thrilled to support cycling community during annual Biketopia fundraising event Oakland based Bay Area Bicycle Law is once again sponsoring Biketopia Berkeley, a community-led non-profit bicycle shop supporting the bay area cycling community and its upcoming annual member party and fundraising event. A long-time sponsor of Biketopia, […]

Progress Report: Bike Bills in the California Legislature

Before California legislators adjourn the 2023 session in September, cyclists may see the passage of new laws that will affect their commutes and access to the road.  In the past, high-profile bills, such as the stop-to-yield bill that garnered wide support, have been denied only by the governor who has veto power. This year, that […]