When handling your bicycle-accident case, our firm will hire the most renowned accident-reconstruction expert necessary to establish that you were not at fault, and that the negligent driver was in fact at fault for causing your injuries. We will also examine the location of your collision, to ensure that we have the proper understanding of […]

If you (or a loved one) were injured by a careless, negligent, reckless, or drunk driver, we strongly recommend that you contact us immediately. Oftentimes, delay can result in the loss of important evidence or the loss of a better bargaining position in negotiations with the driver or the driver’s insurance company. No matter how […]

While most drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area are insured, the unfortunate reality is that the insurance companies have the strongest business and financial incentive to pay an injured cyclist as little as possible, or nothing at all, IF the injured cyclist is NOT represented by an attorney. This negative incentive manifests in many […]

Nationwide, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recently reported that in 2010 alone, at least 618 cyclists were killed and an additional 52,000 were injured in traffic collisions. Thus, cyclist deaths and injuries in 2010 accounted for at least 2% of all traffic-related fatalities and injuries. The only heartening news is that the number […]

When you contact our firm to receive your free, no-obligation consultation, our attorneys will answer any questions you have and walk you through the settlement/litigation process. We will also give you our sincere evaluation as to whether you would benefit from our services. If we think you will come out with more money in your […]

  Hi everyone! We are proud to announce that Bay Area Bicycle Law is a Gold Sponsor for the 18th annual San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Winterfest 2013! We are happy to support this great event, which includes an art show with over 60 talented artists, a wine tour, parties and events, and a bicycle auction to […]

From SF resident Laura King’s letter to Captain Corrales of SFPD: “I’m writing to thank you for allowing Officer Matt Friedman and Officer Brett Bodisco to accompany me to East San Jose yesterday to recover my stolen bike. I feel incredibly lucky to have my bike back, and I have Officer Friedman and Officer Bodisco […]

Did you know? The California Bicycle Coalition has been responsible for some of the largest successes in the cycling community. Its achievements include: 1997 CBC writes and sponsors Assembly Bill 1020, which more than triples the funding allocated to the Bicycle Lane Account, the only Caltrans account dedicated solely to bicycle projects. 1999 CBC co-sponsors […]

Speed Bumps in the Path of the Bicycle Juggernaut By SCOTT JAMES Dr. Frank Gilson is recuperating from a bad case of road rash — not from ill-fitting cycling shorts, but from a grueling encounter with San Francisco’s bike plan. Enlarge This Image Scott James/The Bay Citizen A new bike lane on 17th Street in […]

Murder and DUI charges were filed on Wednesday against an Irvine man accused of causing a crash that killed a 14-year-old girl and seriously injured another teen over Memorial Day weekend. Austin Jeffrey Farley, 26, pleaded not guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and felony driving under the influence causing injury. He also faces […]