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Articles Posted in Bicycle Accidents
Educating Drivers and Bicyclists in Urban Areas like the Bay Area
Recently, the news media has been drawn to disproportionately covering accidents involving bicyclists. On two different occasions, bicyclists struck and killed a pedestrian at a crosswalk. Then, a reckless young driver allegedly mowed down a father and child who were bicycling in Concord, reportedly because he was speeding and texting.…
Sacramento Bicycler Riders Advocate for Safety and Accessibility
As the weather continues to journey from spring into summer, bicycling becomes popular as both a form of recreation and a mode of transportation. Bicycling can promote the health of both the individual, who benefits from the exercise, and the community at large, which benefits from the reduction in pollution…
Do Bike Helmets Prevent Concussions?
The results are in, and the statistics show that bicycle helmets save lives. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 70% of
Manslaughter Charges to be Filed Against Bicyclist Who Hit and Killed a Pedestrian
When our San Francisco accident lawyer hears about an accident involving a bicycle, the cyclist is often the victim of a negligent driver. So it is with particular interest that the team at The Brod Law Firm, an experienced San Francisco collision law firm, has been following the developing story…
Oakland Bicycle Fatality Reminds Residents of the Need to Share the Road
The beautiful climate is one of the many factors that make Northern California a great place to call home. It also means that bicycling can be a great transportation option that saves money, is friendly to the environment and has terrific health benefits. Unfortunately, this also creates the danger of…
Pedestrian Dies after Collision with Cyclist
Bicyclists are everywhere in our city. Unfortunately, that means that bike accidents occur here at higher rates than in many other parts of the country. As San Francisco bike crash attorneys know, as a result of the minimal protection available, these types of accidents often result in horrific injuries for…
San Francisco Bicycle Accident Attorney on Safety and The Policy of Contributory Negligence
Bicycling is a terrific commuting option. It is environmentally friendly, cost-conscious, and provides a terrific fitness benefit. Our San Francisco bicycle accident attorney encourages more Californians to use cycling as a part of their regular commute. However, as a focused personal injury law firm for San Francisco and other Northern…
Bicycle Crash Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist Facing Manslaughter Charge
As a San Francisco personal injury law firm, the team at The Brod Law Firm knows that it is vital for all individuals who travel on our roadways to exercise care and obey the law. We have experience as attorneys in San Francisco bicycle accidents and we know the importance…
Cyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Struck By San Francisco Taxi
Yesterday, a 22-year-old bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a taxi that ran a red light in the Mission District. While the cyclist was crossing at Cesar Chavez and Guerrero streets just before 2 a.m. Sunday, a 56-year-old driver of a Yellow Town Taxi heading east on…