California uses what is known as a comparative fault system of liability. This means that the person who opens the lawsuit against the other party is known as the plaintiff and the individual who allegedly caused the injury or was negligent is the defendant. On its basic premise, the legal system in California assumes that… Read More »
Posts Categorized: bicycle accident
What Are the Risks with E-Bikes?
Simon Cowell recently suffered a devastating crash with an e-bike, leading many people to wonder whether these machines are truly as safe as they are advertised. Some of the newly developed e-bikes can travel as fast as 50 miles per hour. Cowell’s accident caused him to have a 6-hour spinal surgery, and while it was… Read More »
Bike Fatalities in California Hit 25 Year Spike
More people are using their bikes to get to work or to do their errands. There have been many different studies that have publicized the importance of remaining safe while you’re out and about biking. Unfortunately, however, fatal bike accidents have hit a 25 year high in California. Between 2016 and 2018, traffic accidents killed… Read More »
Top Tips to Avoid Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco Today
In light of the pandemic, many people are picking up bicycles and taking to the streets and parks to get exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, however, these bicycle accidents can become deadly if you’re not careful. Even with fewer drivers on the streets, there is still potential to be seriously hurt in a… Read More »
Did You Know That More Than Two People Per Day Are Hit and Killed in Cycling Accidents?
While bicycle accidents only make up 2.3% of traffic fatalities, it’s important to remember that cycling makes up a very minimal amount of all trips taken in the United States. Cycling safety has become a prominent concern for many countries around the world, largely due to the disastrous and devastating road accidents associated with bicyclists…. Read More »
Is the City to Blame for My Bicycle Accident?
One of the most important components of preparing for a bicycle accident personal injury claim is identifying those parties that could potentially be held liable. Bicycle accidents in California can be caused by numerous different actors and conditions. These can include careless pedestrians, dangerous road conditions, and reckless drivers. Anyone who has been injured in… Read More »
What Are the Most Dangerous Areas for Bicyclists In San Francisco?
San Francisco is considered one of the friendliest cities towards bicyclists in the entire country, scoring high with points for both accessibility to the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco and road safety. However, even though bicycling is a very popular mode of transportation across the city, the very busy roads and compact intersections found throughout… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Types of Bicycle Accidents in San Francisco?
You might assume that a bicycle accident will never happen to you, but unfortunately, thousands of individuals are killed or hurt every single year while riding their bicycles around the United States. Even when these cyclists are using their own safety gear and cutting down on their chances of being hurt in an accident, accidents… Read More »
What Mistakes Should I Avoid After a San Francisco Bicycle Accident?
You’ve probably seen bicycle accidents happen all over San Francisco and hoped it might never happen to you. But did you know there are certain things you need to do after such a serious accident to protect your rights? Avoiding mistakes at the scene of a bicycle accident could prevent you from having to go… Read More »
Just How Dangerous Is It to Bike in the Bay Area?
If you or someone you know has already been catastrophically hurt in a biking accident across San Francisco, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your lost wages, medical bills and other damages directly associated with the accident. An increasing number of victims have to file a personal injury claim against the party responsible… Read More »