Author: Lucy Allen

A normal commute turned dangerous — and life changing — for a Bay Area Bicycle Law client in May 2017 when riding southbound on 2nd Street in San Francisco.  As the cyclist approached an intersection, an Uber driver stopped at a red light to drop-off a rider, who opened their door into the cyclist’s path…

A bevy of rules inside the courtroom and throughout the legal process can affect the way a bicycle accident case unfolds, so it’s to be expected that a new state law aiming to streamline and address dispute in the discovery process will prove to be relevant when it takes effect on January 1, 2024. Senate…

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…

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…

The San Francisco Bay Area gets its fair share of rainy weather. During winter months, parts of the region can see as much as 11 inches of precipitation per month, and adding up each rainy day per year equates to about a total of two months. This can make some rainy days a challenge to…

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…

Following a bicycle crash, feeling pain in the shoulders, neck, and other upper body regions (even in the hands and fingers) can be common. While there are a bevy of reasons why this occurs, it can sometimes be due to compression of the blood vessels and nerves in the space between the neck and shoulders,…