When a driver hits a bicyclist, the results can be catastrophic. In most collisions, the bicyclist cannot withstand a vehicle’s force upon impact. The result is a damaged bicycle and severe and sometimes fatal injuries to the bicyclist. If you or someone you know suffered injuries in a bicycle accident, you deserve to recover compensation from the at-fault driver....
Continue ReadingThere are any number of reasons to ride a bicycle in San Francisco. The weather is generally bike friendly, parking is much easier to find, you are likely to spend less time in traffic, it is great exercise, and biking is good for the environment. According to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, San Franciscans make 128,000 bicycle trips...
Continue ReadingChanges in road surfaces rarely create a risk of injury for the countless drivers who pass over them daily. Unfortunately, a road defect creates a risk of injuring bicyclists. Read on to learn more about road defects that pose risks to bicyclists and the severe injuries they can cause. It’s important to remember that when you suffer injuries due...
Continue ReadingBicycles are a primary means of transportation for many people—especially those living in big cities like San Francisco. However, every time you get on a bike, you accept some risks. While most people think these risks relate to accidents between bicyclists and vehicles, another risk factor is the bicycle itself. Defective bicycles or bicycle parts also cause serious accidents...
Continue ReadingGenerally, bicyclists must generally follow the same road rules and regulations as people who drive automobiles or other vehicles. Thus, it makes sense that California bicycle laws are found in the California Vehicle Code (CVC), just like the vehicle laws. California bike laws specify how and where bicyclists are to operate their bikes. They also layout protections for cyclists...
Continue ReadingYou’re riding along, feeling great, and all of a sudden a car pulls out from a parking place in front of you and knocks you over. You’re hurt. Badly. What do you do? First of all, take care of yourself. Summon an ambulance and go to the ER or urgent care. Also, make sure the police come to the...
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