You might be reading this with a sore neck, a cast on your arm, or a bike in pieces in your garage. Before the crash, your biggest worry was traffic on Market Street or whether a driver saw you in the bike lane. Now you are juggling medical appointments, insurance calls, and questions you never thought you would have to ask about your future.
You may be wondering if you even need a bicycle accident lawyer, or if the firm you are talking to is truly the right fit. That uncertainty is heavy. It affects how you sleep, how you…
You might be reading this with your leg in a brace, your bike in pieces, and your mind replaying the crash over and over. One minute you were riding through San Francisco traffic, maybe along Market Street or the Panhandle, and the next you were on the ground, trying to figure out what just happened and whether you were going to be okay.
Now the physical pain is mixing with something else. Medical bills are starting to arrive. Your bike needs repairs or replacement. Work is asking when you will be back. Insurance adjusters are calling and asking questions you…
Are You Trying To Put Life Back Together After A Bicycle Crash?
It might have started as an ordinary ride. A commute down Market Street, a training ride through the Presidio, or a quick errand in your own neighborhood. Then there was the impact, the screech of brakes, maybe the sound of someone yelling. Now, instead of thinking about routes and hills, you are thinking about hospital visits, medical bills, and how long you might be off the bike.
You might be feeling angry at the driver who “didn’t see” you, or embarrassed that you need help with simple tasks,…
It might have started with a normal ride. Maybe you were heading to work along Market Street, coasting through the Panhandle, or just turning onto a quiet neighborhood street. Then there was a car door, a sudden swerve, a screech of brakes, and now everything feels split into “before the crash” and “after the crash.”
In the days after a bicycle collision in San Francisco, you might be feeling sore, foggy, and angry. You might be replaying what happened again and again, wondering if you could have done anything differently. At the same time, medical bills are coming in, the…
Texting and driving is an undoubtedly dangerous practice. Using a mobile phone takes your eyes, hands, and mind off of this important act, which can heighten the risk of an accident. In fact, this practice is illegal in California. Many people wonder if this rule extends to other road activities too, like riding a bicycle.
While many states have laws that expressly prohibit texting and cycling, California has no such statute in place. Although it is legal for a cyclist to use a mobile phone while riding, however, this practice can be very dangerous. If you are involved in an…
