If you are an avid cyclist, you undoubtedly have had some near misses with cars approaching from behind you. This problem may become worse in the next few years, as comparatively silent electric vehicles become more common on California's roadways. Mounting a rear...
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What are some causes of bicycle accidents involving cars?
Perhaps you or a family member were recently involved in a bicycle accident with a motor vehicle and are wondering if you have a solid personal injury claim. The validity of personal injury claims involving bicycles rests on a variety of factors. Though you may have...
4 bicycle safety innovations great for riding after dark
Bicyclists are a common sight in the Oakland area, and many use their bikes as a main mode of transportation, which sometimes means riding after dark. The chance of an accident happening increases after nightfall, but here are four innovations that can help ensure a...
Where can you ride an electric bike in Oakland?
Electric bikes have been popular in California as a mode of transportation and recreation for some time. You are likely to see them in urban communities such as Oakland and San Francisco. Perhaps you own one yourself. Electric bikes have battery-powered motors that...
What are common causes of bicycle accidents?
There are many people who ride bicycles around the Bay area. Some ride them as their primary mode of transportation and use them to get to work or go shopping. Others ride them in order to get exercise or simply enjoy the outdoors. However, no matter what reason...
Oakland dooring accidents: Here’s what to know
It can happen in the blink of an eye. You’re out for your routine, relaxing bike ride when all of a sudden someone in a parked car opens their door, causing you to hit it and go flying. This event is known as “dooring,” and it is far more common than most can believe....
