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Category: Law

Important Information Regarding Some Accident Claims

Posted on October 10, 2012 in Law

While many bicycle accident cases fall under the 2-year statute of limitations (giving the cyclist 2 years in which to either finalize a settlement or else file a lawsuit for damages), there are some important exceptions. In many cases, California law provides for a much shorter time period in which to file a lawsuit. One…

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Four Ways to Stay Safe: #2 Protect Your Head

Posted on April 24, 2012 in Law,Safety

Protect Yourself Even a simple fall can cause a life threatening head injury. The brain is fragile and often does not heal the way that broken bones can. The damage can stay with you for life. Helmets provide protection. By law, bicycle riders under 18 years of age must wear a bicycle helmet while riding…

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Brand New Cyclist Anti-Harassment Law

Posted on February 16, 2012 in Law,Safety

Cyclist anti-harassment law applies in Berkeley from today February 16, 2012 7:30 am by Tracey Taylor The new law allows bicyclists who are harassed or assaulted to take a driver to civil court. Photo: Nancy Rubin Today, Berkeley joins Los Angeles as only the second city in the nation to provide specific civil recourse for harassed and…

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Federal Funding for Cycling in Trouble Again

Posted on February 12, 2012 in Law

Federal support for bicycling is in trouble, again. The U.S. House and Senate have released bills that would reverse 20 years of progress toward making bicycling safe and stress-free for all Americans. The current Senate transportation bill eliminates essential biking and walking programs. To improve the bill, we’re asking senators to vote for a bipartisan amendment that…

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