Category: Blog

  For many of the clients that we work with at Bay Area Bicycle Law, it is their first — and sometimes only — experience in their whole life of working with a lawyer. It can be really scary to try to find the right lawyer. Your case is important to you — the outcome…

  Sacramento is our state’s capitol, and it appears that they are about to catch up to many other major cities in California. The Sacramento Area Council of Governments has officially finalized a deal with a bike share program called Social Bicycles that will bring access to bikes to Sacramento, West Sacramento, and Davis. How…

  On Thursday, May 11th, cyclists across San Francisco will hit the road on two wheels in a show of solidarity for the annual Bike to Work Day event. This is one of the biggest cycling events in the city, and is an amazing way to show support for cyclists and infrastructure that supports the…

  One of the scariest things about getting into a crash on your bike is thinking about how you’ll get back on your feet afterwards. For many people, the medical bills they face after a crash are the biggest financial burden they’ll ever have in their life. Even relatively minor injuries like sprains can end…

If you’ve been hit by a car while riding your bike, you may have heard that you can pursue a legal case in order to recoup some or all of the losses you incurred as a result of the crash. And if you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered if it’s actually worth it. For…

  One of the most common complaints that we all hear from drivers, officials, and policymakers about cyclists is that cyclists break the law all the time. Of course, as cyclists we tend to refute these claims. Surprisingly, there is very little data about why and how often cyclists break the law. So what ends…

  According to the real estate company Redfin, San Francisco is officially the most car-free-friendly city in America. San Francisco ranked based on a combination of factors: walkability, transit, and of course, friendliness to bicycles. Being able to survive without a car is of increasing important to many Americans, especially those who live in big…