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 […]
One of the greatest things about riding your bike is getting to speed along your way past cars that are stuck crawling through traffic. Unfortunately, cyclists aren’t always immune to getting stuck in congestion on the roads, particularly in big cities where things can pile up. In an attempt to keep moving, cyclists who […]
Take it from a bicycle injury attorney: one of the worst things you can do in the moments after you bicycle crash is to say, “I’m okay.” It makes sense why people say they’re okay — they don’t want to make the driver feel bad, and they might be embarrassed or in shock and […]
If you ride your bike on a regular basis, you’ve probably had a close call or two with a fellow cyclist who came a little too close. And while zipping through congested traffic on busy city streets does feel really good (who doesn’t like to fly past a bunch of cars that are all […]
An unfortunate truth about riding your bike, especially in urban environments like San Francisco, is that if you ride often enough, you’ll likely someday encounter an aggressive driver who takes a negative road interaction just a little bit too far — or who is aggressive to you simply for riding your bike at all. […]
A new study has shown what we cyclists already know: drivers are more distracted than ever, which means they are a bigger risk than ever to those who share the road with them. According to the study, which was conducted by AT&T, “61 percent [of drivers] admitted to texting and driving, a third check […]
Most cyclists riding today know that a helmet is a smart idea — and for children, it’s the law.. And with good reason. Helmets can save your life in the event of a crash, and can help prevent long-lasting brain injuries that you otherwise might sustain during a collision or fall on your bike. […]
When you talk about a cyclist getting hit by a car while riding their bike, what’s the word you use to describe that incident? Most people would say: an accident. “My friend was in a bike accident.” “I saw a bike accident on my way to work this morning.” But increasingly, safety advocates — […]