A normal commute turned dangerous — and life changing — for a Bay Area Bicycle Law client in May 2017 when riding southbound on 2nd Street in San Francisco. As the cyclist approached an intersection, an Uber driver stopped at a red light to drop-off a rider, who opened their door into the cyclist’s path […]
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A wrong turn can change a life – as was the case for a Bay Area Bicycle Law client who three years ago was hit by a driver that recklessly turned across a San Francisco bicycle lane without looking. Once a lively and active person with a bright future and ambition, the accident caused irreversible […]
A 19 year-old cyclist was riding home from work on Broadway in San Francisco when she was violently struck by a Yellow Cab Company driver who was making an illegal U-Turn without signaling. Yellow Cab denied the claim and alleged that the cyclist caused the accident and was exaggerating her injuries and need for medical […]
A cyclist was seriously injured when he was struck by a truck that made an illegal left turn against a red arrow. The cyclist had no recall of the incident due to a concussion, and the truck driver stated that the cyclist had run a red light, so CHP blamed the accident entirely on the cyclist. […]
March, 2014 – Driver of motor vehicle was parking on major street in Marin County and suddenly opened his door into the path of a cyclist in the bicycle lane. Cyclist’s injuries, including pneumothorax and other serious laceration required minor surgery. Driver’s insurance company, State Farm, accepted responsibility for the accident but made an offer […]
February, 2014 – Driver made a quick left turn without yielding or signaling and in doing so cut off and caused cyclist (who had been approaching from the opposite direction) to crash while on a training ride in the Atherton area. Cyclist’s injuries required minor surgery to repair torn ligament. Driver’s insurance company, AAA, denied responsibility […]