A driver in downtown San Francisco fled the scene of a serious accident recently, but the police fortunately apprehended her later in the day. This is yet another example of drivers who try to get away from the problems they caused, only to suffer more extensive punishment because of their decision. No one should flee…
We speak often on this blog about bicycle safety in San Francisco, which is a passion at our firm. A pair of recent crashes shows that the city has a long way to go to be a safe place to ride. The incidents took place within half an hour of each other on Oct. 11,…
This blog frequently reports on people who were hurt or killed while riding their bicycle, which is an all-too-frequent occurrence in San Francisco. Most of the time, our posts are about cyclists getting hit by cars, trucks and other motor vehicles. However, sometimes two or more bicycles collide with each other. While the force of…
As we have mentioned a couple of times in this blog, most recently on Feb. 6, our law firm is proud to support Walk San Francisco’s Vision Zero campaign, a collaboration with city officials. Vision Zero’s goal is to eliminate pedestrian and bicyclist deaths in collisions with motor vehicles within a decade. A pair of…
From the most avid biking enthusiasts who can’t go more than a single day without getting behind the handlebars to the casual riders who enjoy riding once a week, biking in the Bay Area has taken on greater popularity over the last several years. With increased bicycle traffic has cone a major increase ibn bicycle…
Protected bicycle lanes reduce rates and increase the likelihood that people will use a bike, according to a recent study by the National Institute for Transportation and Communities. San Francisco recently erected many barriers between bike lanes and vehicle traffic. This practice has widely adopted by many Canadian and European cities, but U.S. cities have…
SFGate recently reported that SF 49er player Chris Culliver was arrested last Friday on suspicion of felony hit-and-run of a bicyclist. He is also accused of threatening a witness who chased him down. Serious and troubling charges. We obviously do not know the specific facts, but a number of interesting legal issues will likely be…
Mayor Ed Lee recently announced a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian and cycling accidents which occur in San Francisco. The new “Be Nice, Look Twice,” campaign encourages motorists and other road users to be aware of their surroundings and to slow down. “Pedestrian safety continues to be a key focus…
The bicycle injury team at Walkup Melodia has been closely following the ongoing debate about the SFPD’s investigation of bicycle accidents on city streets. As Bicycle advocates, the Walkup Melodia team recognizes the importance of making city streets as safe as possible for cyclists. Cycling safety advocates are sharply criticizing recent statements made by San…
Bicyclists in Northern California and around the country are panning a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed authored by law professor Frank H. Buckley. The George Mason University School of Law professor lives in Alexandra, Virginia, and penned an article that was highly critical of that city’s installation of bike lanes. Tanya Snyder, of the San…
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