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Bicyclists Face Many Dangers in San Francisco

By Boone Callaway |

San Francisco Has More Bicyclists Than Any Other American City San Francisco has more bicycle riders per capita than any other American city. Those of us working in Bay Area bike injury law realize that bike riders can be injured in a number of ways. Aside from being struck by a vehicle, bicyclists are… Read More »

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San Francisco bike injury lawyer Boone Callaway discusses a recent proposal to set speed limits for bikers on the Golden Gate Bridge. As featured on KQED radio, the speed limit could be set at 10 miles per hour.

Bike Accident Lawyer on Golden Gate Bridge Speed Limits

By Boone Callaway |

Recently the Golden Gate Bridge District considered, and tabled, a proposal to set a 10 MPH speed limit for bicycles on the bridge. This became the subject of an episode of the Forum radio show on KQED, which posted listener comments online. Could Speed Limits Make Riding Across the Golden Gate Bridge Safer? In… Read More »

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SF bike rider and bicycle accident attorney Boone Callaway discusses avoiding San Francisco bike accidents and observing stop signs.

Avoiding San Francisco Bicycle Accidents: Bikes and Stop Signs

By Boone Callaway |

Even very careful riders, who want to do everything the can to avoid an injury bike accident, can find it hard to convince themselves to stop when it is obvious that there is no cross traffic. Although California law is the same in for cars and bikes at stop signs, most cyclists I see… Read More »

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San Francisco bike accident lawyer discusses Boone Callaway discusses California Vehicle Code Section 21201, which requires all bicyclists ride with a light on at night.

Safety Tips for Riding Your Bike at Night in San Francisco

By Boone Callaway |

We have encountered several bicycle injury cases where we could have gotten a great result for our client, if only he or she had been using a light on their bicycle. Of course, it is possible that those clients would never have needed to call an attorney if they’d had a light, which would… Read More »

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Could using a mirror help prevent bicycle accidents and improve safety for Bay Area bike riders?

Avoiding Bike Accidents in the San Francisco Bay Area: Should You Use a Mirror?

By Boone Callaway |

All of us who ride know that defensive bike riding is our key means to avoid an accident. Recently I ran across an interesting column on bike safety discussing use the use of mirrors on bikes, or on cyclists’ helmets. The author became a convert after adding a mirror, despite continuing to feel geeky… Read More »

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In the Richmond District of San Francisco, a tragic bike accident left a cyclist dead after being struck by an SFMTA bus, highlighting the need for better safety for bikers and pedestrians.

Is It Okay For Bikes to Ride on the Sidewalk in San Francisco?

By Boone Callaway |

In San Francisco, the Transportation Code prohibits riding a bike on the sidewalk by anyone over age 13, and even for kids under 13 in areas where a ban is posted. In Los Angeles, biking on the sidewalk is permitted, but nearby West Hollywood and Santa Monica ban it. Bikes Can Be Stopped By… Read More »

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Safety studies show that the vast majority of bikers killed in accidents were not wearing helmuts.

Should California Helmet Laws Apply to Adults?

By Boone Callaway |

In California, and about half the other states, the law requires minors to wear a helmet when on bikes. Bike accident statistics strongly support the position that helmets save lives for adults as well as kids involved in bike accidents. But no U.S. state requires adult riders to wear helmets, as many do for… Read More »

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