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 […]
Most people riding bikes today have heard it again and again: the best way to protect your head is to wear a helmet while biking, and that riding your bike without a helmet is ridiculously dangerous. And — while we respect individual adults’ decisions regarding helmet use for themselves — having seen the heartbreaking impacts […]
We have known for a long time that distracted drivers are deadly drivers. Whether it’s drivers reaching for something in the backseat, attending to children or pets, or even just eating a hearty meal behind the wheel, any driver who isn’t focused completely on the road is putting everyone around them at risk. And […]
Getting a settlement for a bicycle crash often comes down to one thing: insurance. Of course, along the way we look at dozens of factors that explain how the crash happened, who was at fault for it, and much more. However, your actual settlement — the amount that you take home in order to […]
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of cyclists everywhere. And it’s no surprise why — when you’re pedaling your bike, your knees are basically in constant motion, which makes them especially susceptible to injuries, overuse, and wear and tear. Of course, knee pain has a wide variety of causes — some […]
Hiring a lawyer can be really scary. Most people who hire us have never worked with an attorney before, and they only know one thing: lawyer fees are expensive. Of course, that’s not always true and in fact, the price of an attorney varies wildly depending on what you’ve hired them to do. This […]
Have you been injured in a bike accident and are wondering how much compensation you could get if you pursue a case? Well, the short answer is that bike accident compensation is as different as every bike accident. Any cyclist who is injured by a driver in California is entitled to compensation, so long […]
This winter has been a particularly rainy season in California, which means many cyclists are opting to take their car or public transportation for getting around the city. But just because the roads are wet doesn’t mean you can’t still ride your bike! The next time you’re sitting for hours in traffic or packed […]
Bike accident advice can be hard to come by. After all, even though crashes are fairly common, the vast majority of people have not been through it themselves. That can make the experience of going through a crash feel very isolating and confusing. And in the absence of good bike accident advice, it’s easy […]
San Francisco is one of the most progressive cities in America when it comes to creating infrastructure that supports cyclists. We are lucky to have many options for safe cycling throughout the city, but do you know all the rules of the road that make these options function? San Francisco bike lane laws are […]