New driverless cars are increasingly taking to roadways around the San Francisco Bay Area and more may be on the way. National Public Radio reported in August that the CEO of GM’s Cruise recently said in an earnings call that he believes the city could handle several thousand more on the road. This comes amid […]
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In the early 1970s, soaring oil prices, a new interest in fitness among baby boomers and the growing availability of quality, European and Japanese made performance bicycles coincided to fuel a dramatic surge in U.S. bicycle sales. The “bike boom” of the era put cycling on the map for many Americans and created huge growth […]
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Road rash is one of the most common injuries cyclists encounter during a bicycle crash. While it’s not often considered a severe injury, it can be painful and potentially lead to a secondary infection if not treated properly. Cyclists who encounter road rash, also often called a friction burn, may have other injuries as well, […]
Not everybody gets to spin their passions into a career, but Michael Stephenson did when he founded Bay Area Bicycle Law (BABL) in 2010. In the decade since BABL’s inception, Stephenson has grown the firm’s profile and expertise in bike law, making it the only Northern-California based firm to solely focus on representing cyclists. His […]
A Deeper Look into Their Unfair Impact on Plaintiffs Introduction In California, the legal system employs a mechanism known as the “998 offer” to encourage settlement negotiations and reduce the burden on the courts. While this tool may have good intentions, it often ends up being unfair to plaintiffs involved in civil cases. A 998 […]
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There’s not much question about it; electric scooters have fast become a go-to transportation alternative for Californians. This is especially true for those living in highly populated urban areas with heavy traffic, extremely high energy prices and costly parking rates. Public transit in many areas of California – the San Francisco Bay Area, for example […]
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There’s a lot to love about living near the coast, and if you’re a cyclist, one of those perks is riding along the beach. The San Francisco Bay Area has plenty of opportunities for mellow rides and great views. But beach riding comes with its own skill set. Riding in sand can be challenging, especially […]
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The skin is the body’s biggest organ and one of its most complex. It contains sweat glands, blood cells, and just one square inch contains more than a thousand nerve endings. Skin has an amazing ability to heal itself, sometimes surprisingly quickly, but it also holds memories from traumatic events, like bicycle crashes. Bike crash […]
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Many common bicycle accident injuries cause damage that extends beyond life on the road. A clavicle fracture can disrupt work and a brain injury can take months or longer to heal. That’s why when you hire an attorney to work on your case, you want peace of mind that they will work to get you […]
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If you want to experience the best of the Bay Area, a bicycle may be your best bet. That’s easier now than ever with more and more bike share systems popping up all over the region. The bikes are stationed throughout the city, some are even dockless and don’t require you to find a station […]