Category: Laws

  Many people don’t know what to do next after they’ve been in a bicycle accident. If you’ve been in a bicycle collision in the Bay Area, of course we always hope that you will contact Bay Area Bicycle Law for a free consultation with a lawyer to help you assess your situation and talk…

If you’ve been in a collision with a car while riding your bike, you may be contacted by the driver’s insurance company after the accident for a number of reasons. Many times, it is not in your best interest to work with them directly (without a lawyer) because they are contacting you in order to…

  If you are ever in a bicycle accident, there are a several pieces of information you will want to record and keep track of. Even if you don’t decide to pursue an insurance claim or lawsuit after your accident, having these records will help you track your progress as you heal and move on…

  If you’ve been in a bike accident and have suffered any injuries or property damage, you may be entitled to have your resulting costs covered or reimbursed. Unfortunately, getting those sometimes significant costs covered is not usually an easy task, which means it can be worthwhile to hire a lawyer to help you with…

  As a law firm, we advocate always obeying the law when you’re on your bike. However, a proposed new law may make it possible for you to take the next stop sign you see as more of a suggestion than a rule. The Streetsblog SF reports: “…The SF Board of Supervisors is going to…

  Since bicycles are relatively small, especially when compared with massive cars and trucks that populate Bay Area roadways and freeways, cyclists face special types of dangers that put them at extra risk for injury or death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 900 people died in bicycle accidents in the…

As a Bay Area biking fanatic, you devote countless hours to exploring parks and highways, building and maintaining your bike and getting well-deserved fresh air and cardio. Bike safety advocates, meanwhile, are excited about multiple new developments, such as: The advent of Google’s self-driving cars, which theoretically will make the roads safer for pedestrians and…