2021 was the deadliest year for cyclists in almost five decades, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) annual traffic fatalities report released earlier this year With rising popularity during the pandemic, more people ditched their cars than ever before, but unfortunately this came with an increase in bicycle accident fatalities in some […]
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Jun
Jun
The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its love of dogs. Some rumors even suggest that there may be more canines in the region than children. Given all of the amenities available to our four-legged best friends, like parks and pup-friendly patios, there’s also an increased chance that they’re the cause for bicycle accidents […]
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Apr
Apr
There are lots of dangers cyclists face while on the road, but experienced bicycle accident attorneys will tell you that one of the most frequent dangers comes from parked cars. Clavicle fractures are all too common in bike accidents, especially when distracted drivers, or Uber passengers, open their door into an oncoming bicyclist. Such an […]
You’re riding to work and all of a sudden find yourself slamming into a car door opening right in front of you, and you hit the ground. You’re in shock and don’t know exactly what to do. Although we hope you’re never in this situation, it is good to think ahead and plan for it […]
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Sep
Sep
At Bay Area Bicycle Law, we use the word “crash” or “collision” rather than “accident” when speaking about our client’s cases. The word “accident” implies that no one is at fault – and for the clients we represent, this isn’t the case. These bicyclists’ lives were turned upside down because of the carelessness – or […]
At Bay Area Bicycle Law, we get to advocate for bicyclists and help injured cyclists secure justice every day. But the downside of getting to do this work is having to see just how many people are injured in bike crashes. Over the past year, as COVID caused a surge in bicycle ridership and a […]
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Oct
Oct
Cyclists know they must contend with many challenges when they ride. The physical exertion, the wind, sun, or rain, and on many rides a constant stream of vehicle traffic are all common obstacles. And riders will always be at risk on Davis streets when drivers become so easily distracted. Davis and Yolo County actually rate […]
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Oct
Oct
A bicyclist traveling during morning or evening rush hour can face more risk of accidents from heavier traffic and more distracted drivers at the wheel. A careless driver can forget to check mirrors and blind spots before a move and suddenly present a giant and dangerous obstacle to a bicyclist traveling nearby. The dangers are […]
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Sep
Sep
A cyclist is usually the most vulnerable person on the street anytime they ride. What seems like a small impact in a car, truck or SUV can be devastating for someone on a bicycle. Collisions can cause severe injuries and even result in a tragic death. Distracted drivers are common hazards for cyclists in San […]
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Sep
Sep
September has already been a dangerous month for people using alternative forms of transportation around San Francisco. Over the course of a scary week on local streets, a cyclist was hit, a child on a scooter was struck by a car and a skateboarder was also hit by a vehicle. Deadly San Francisco Bicycle Collision […]