It can be comforting to think that a bike accident will never happen to you. And maybe you will be lucky… but unfortunately, thousands of people are injured or even killed while riding their bikes around the United States every year. According to the 2012 National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors, […]
Every cyclist who has ever ridden around San Francisco’s Mission District knows that its streets are some of the most treacherous in the city. In particular, Valencia is known for being a hotbed of dangerous conditions for cyclists. Every day, as cyclists attempt to make their way down the road’s bike lanes, countless numbers […]
Riding your bike in the city unfortunately sometimes means confrontation with pedestrians, fellow cyclists, and especially drivers who aren’t too happy to see you on “their” roads. These factors often put cyclists at risk for a bike accident in San Francisco. In many cases, these altercations can be alleviated with a little bit of […]
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Although the Bay Area is populated by big cities and busy streets, there are plenty of opportunities to ride your bike without the stress of sharing the road with cars and trucks. In fact, some of the bike trails in the Bay Area are among the best in the country! We are lucky to be […]
Sometimes even the best bike accident advice can’t prepare you for avoiding commercial vehicles. If you’ve ever been riding alongside an eighteen wheeler down a tight San Francisco street, then you know the fear of being so exposed and small next to such an enormous vehicle. The driver can’t see you, can’t hear you, […]
As the seasons change quite frequently in San Francisco, many Bay Area cyclists face an important choice: whether to keep on riding into the rainy, foggy weather, or to hang up the bike for the wet seasons and deal with commuting by car or train until conditions are more dry. The following bike accident advice […]
Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage for just about every child. And for people who love cycling, it is exciting to help your children learn to get comfortable and ride safely on a bike. Of course, it can be nerve-wracking too, and many parents worry about the safety of their […]
The trauma from a bicycle crash can last well beyond the moment of impact. Even after your body heals, it can be hard for your mind to imagine ever feeling safe riding your bike again. For many cyclists, getting back on their bike after a crash is harder than they thought it would be. […]
As bicycle law specialists, we naturally think it never hurts for a cyclist who has been in a crash with a car to talk to a bicyclist lawyer about their case. (Anyone can call us for a free, no obligation consultation to talk about their case with a bicycle injury attorney at (415) 466-8717 However, […]
Have you been hit by an Uber or Lyft driver and need bike accident advice? When you get hit by a driver who is driving for work — like a taxi driver or delivery truck driver — you are often actually in a good position for a successful legal case. That’s because companies who employ […]