Category: About the process

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…

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…

By Michael Stephenson Unfortunately for the safety of cyclists in California, Uber has gotten some court rulings in recent years that limit Uber’s responsibility when their passengers door cyclists. Last week, however, a San Francisco judge sided with Bay Area Bicycle Law, P.C. and our client — a cyclist injured in a 2018 dooring incident…

Imagine being in a bicycle accident with a motor vehicle and when you file a claim against the driver’s insurance, it is denied. The reason? Unbeknownst to you, the negligent driver was working for a ride share service at the time of the accident, and the driver’s personal car insurance does not cover them while…

If you’ve ever been tempted to send just that one text, or look up directions while driving (and lets face it, we all have been), a recent Sports Illustrated article detailing former NBA star Shawn Bradley’s bike crash injury helps snap into focus the potential cost of distracted driving. The 7 foot 6 inch athlete…

Many people mistakenly believe that if they are in a bicycle accident and they were doing something wrong, they will not be able to collect compensation from their insurance company. However, that is not necessarily true. California uses a system of “comparative negligence” rather than an all-or-nothing system of fault. In a nutshell, what this…

By Lucy Allen One of the hardest parts about my job as a bicycle accident lawyer is seeing the effects of traumatic brain injuries (or TBIs) on my clients and their families. Even so-called mild TBIs can have permanent and devastating impacts on a person. Having such an injury is bad enough, but the difficulty…