Category: Laws
Posted on March 3, 2016 in Bicycle News,Blog,Laws,Safety
Once again, a European city takes a giant leap ahead for bicycle riders and drivers alike, in the face of the change-averse traffic infrastructure culture of the US. In Copenhagen, Denmark, the city has just announced that they will be replacing the traffic signals at all 380 downtown intersections with smart signals designed to…
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Posted on February 18, 2016 in Blog,Laws
As if riding your bike on the streets of America’s biggest cities wasn’t dangerous and stressful enough with distracted, aggressive drivers and unpredictable road conditions, riders in cities like San Francisco often also face complete disregard for their space by drivers who think that parking in the bike lane is no big deal. In…
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Posted on February 4, 2016 in Blog,Laws,Safety
Many people don’t know what to do next after they’ve been in a bicycle accident. If you’ve been in a bicycle collision in the Bay Area, of course we always hope that you will contact Bay Area Bicycle Law for a free consultation with a lawyer to help you assess your situation and talk…
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Posted on January 28, 2016 in Blog,Law,Laws
If you’ve been in a collision with a car while riding your bike, you may be contacted by the driver’s insurance company after the accident for a number of reasons. Many times, it is not in your best interest to work with them directly (without a lawyer) because they are contacting you in order to…
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Posted on January 7, 2016 in Blog,Laws,Safety
If you are ever in a bicycle accident, there are a several pieces of information you will want to record and keep track of. Even if you don’t decide to pursue an insurance claim or lawsuit after your accident, having these records will help you track your progress as you heal and move on…
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Posted on December 22, 2015 in Blog,Laws
If you’ve been in a bike accident and have suffered any injuries or property damage, you may be entitled to have your resulting costs covered or reimbursed. Unfortunately, getting those sometimes significant costs covered is not usually an easy task, which means it can be worthwhile to hire a lawyer to help you with…
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Posted on December 11, 2015 in Bicycle News,Blog,Laws,Safety
As a law firm, we advocate always obeying the law when you’re on your bike. However, a proposed new law may make it possible for you to take the next stop sign you see as more of a suggestion than a rule. The Streetsblog SF reports: “…The SF Board of Supervisors is going to…
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