Bicycle Law Blog

One of the biggest threats to a cyclist can be a parked car. But “doorings” – which occur when a vehicle driver or passenger opens their door into a cyclist’s right of way causing the cyclist to crash – have increasingly become a problem car companies are seeking to prevent through new technology.  Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai,…

Starting this year, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) gets a little friendlier toward commuters with bicycles across the San Francisco Bay Area.  “BART is going all in on bikes,” the agency wrote announcing that beginning this year bicycles will be allowed in all non-crowded train cars except the first car – bicycles were previously banned…

Commuting by two wheels is more popular in urban areas than ever before thanks to developing infrastructure, economic and environmental factors, and new technology. Even those with longer, more challenging commutes around the San Francisco Bay Area can enjoy the open road with the help of electric-assisted bicycles and scooters.  Having an extra push on…

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…