Four-percent of the Bay Area population uses a bike to commute to and from work-a statistic that is unmatched anywhere else in the country. The large population of bicyclists and motor vehicles results in a great deal of tension that complicates the interpretation of bicycle and motor-vehicle accidents. In March…
As a member and supporter of the San Francisco and Marin County Bicycle Coalitions, Attorney Greg Brod knows the countless benefits of bicycling, including the extensive health benefits to the rider and the environmental benefits that help keep all of us healthier. As a San Francisco bicycle accident attorney, Greg…
We teach children to look both ways before they cross the road. We teach them to watch for cars pulling in or out of driveway. While we tell them to always be alert, we also teach them that sidewalks are the safest place for pedestrians. However, many pedestrians have experienced…
The Brod Firm is proud to support the Northern California bicycling community, including the SF Bike Coalition and the Marin County Bike Coalition. While we are also proud of our work as an experienced San Francisco bicyclist’s law firm, we hope that attention to safety on behalf of motorists and…
Last week our San Francisco based attorney wrote on a tragic accident in San Francisco when a biker collided with a 71-year-old man in the Castro district. While in that instance, the bicycle rider seems to be at fault in the accident, collisions involving bicyclists are not always caused by…
Bicycling through the streets of San Francisco is a great treat due to the city’s unique landscape and breathtaking views. For those who work in the city, bicycling provides a fast and efficient means of transportation in a small, but busy and dense city. Visitors have the opportunity to explore…
I have seen many cyclists on the streets of San Francisco wearing cameras on their helmets (most likely the Gopro). Of course a helmet camera seems like a great piece of technology to record beautiful or interesting scenery, but I expect that one reason these cameras are appearing on city…
As a member and supporter of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Attorney Greg Brod applauds those who make a commitment to commuting by bike. Our San Francisco bicycle accident attorney believes that Northern California must keep our region safe and accessible for people who opt to make their commutes healthy,…
A bill pending before California lawmakers caught the attention of our San Francisco bicycle accident attorney. On Monday, the state Assembly passed SB1464. The proposed law would require drivers to leave a three foot buffer zone in most cases when they are passing a bicycle rider from behind. Drivers would…
Bicycling is a great way to commute around town. It allows riders to get in some exercise and has the advantage of alleviating traffic and pollution. However, bicyclists share the road with motorized vehicles of all sizes and are subject to the same traffic rules. Bicyclists are also subject to…