Bicycle Law Blog

  Around the country — and particularly in big cities like San Francisco — we have seen a number of changes and improvements aimed at making the streets a safer place for cyclists to be. And while there may still be a long way to go, it seems that we are moving in a positive…

  One of the most common bicycle accidents that happens to cyclists occurs when a car pulls onto a road from a driveway, side street, or parking lot — right into the cyclist. This accident is usually a result of the driver not checking carefully enough to see the traffic coming up on their left…

  When you’re riding your bike around the Bay Area, it can be a bit of a challenge to avoid at least one grueling hill along the way. Of course, those hills often come with pretty amazing views, but it turns out that just south of the city, there are plenty of beautiful rides to…

  If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, there’s a lot that goes on right after the accident. You go to the doctor, you hear from your insurance company, you might hear from the driver’s insurance company, and you start to get medical bills in the mail. No matter how minor your injury, it…

  Once again, a European city takes a giant leap ahead for bicycle riders and drivers alike, in the face of the change-averse traffic infrastructure culture of the US. In Copenhagen, Denmark, the city has just announced that they will be replacing the traffic signals at all 380 downtown intersections with smart signals designed to…

  Although cycling can be a great way to stay in shape and improve your health, it is not completely without risks. Even if you aren’t in a collision or other accident, many cyclists suffer from common injuries and issues related to their riding form or their bike’s size settings. Being aware of the impact…

When you peruse a paper or the net, stats about bike accidents can seem all doom and gloom. Unfortunately, tragedy sells. But not all bicycle accidents end tragically. Here is some surprisingly good news about biking incidents. Most Bicycle Accident Injuries Are Minor According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the most common bicycle…