San Francisco Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Lots of people and families enjoy cycling in San Francisco, but accidents involving cyclists can result in serious injuries. From broken bones to head trauma, the impacts of a bicycle accident can be life-altering, leaving you facing medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost income. At Callaway & Wolf, we understand how overwhelming this can be, and we’re here to help.

Attorney Boone Callaway is a San Francisco bicycle accident lawyer who’s been a past President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA). He’s also one of only a few local attorneys who is 1) A Super Lawyer, 2) AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and also 3) a member of ABOTA – American Board of Trial Advocates (which is an exclusive group of less than 8,000 trial lawyers nationwide).

If you are looking for expertise in bicycle accidents and injury representation, call Callaway & Wolf at 415-541-0300 or reach out online to schedule a FREE consultation. We are here to help you secure the MAXIMUM available compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing and moving forward.

Bicycle Accident Law Firm Serving the Bay Area

Callaway & Wolf is a San Francisco law firm that understands how a bicycle accident can turn your life upside down. You may be dealing with severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, rising medical bills, and lost income. Callaway & Wolf can be part of the team that helps you recover and get your life back on track.

Our office is conveniently located at 1388 Sutter St., Suite 1010, San Francisco, CA 94109. If you or a family member has been seriously injured due to the negligence or actions of a driver, delivery truck or Uber / Lyft driver, contact Callaway & Wolf at 415-541-0300 to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation.

Recent Review:

“I recently saw an end to a year and a half long case in which I was struck by a car while riding my bicycle to work. I had never been to a Personal Injury Attorney before, and my friend Gill recommended Boone Callaway at Callaway & Wolf. I AM SO GLAD HE DID. Being understandably nervous, I called Boone and met with him within the first week of my accident. He immediately put me at ease. He explained exactly what the process was going to entail – I always felt informed and on top of the case. Boone is an exceptional lawyer who really is responsible for the good outcome of my case. It went to non-binding arbitration, and Boone did such an amazing job in his closing argument – which is the main reason I was able to walk away with a decent award settlement. if you are ever in need of a Personal Injury Attorney, I recommend Boone Callaway, wholeheartedly.
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California Law Requires Drivers to Take Responsibility for Causing Bicycle Accidents

We stand up for our bicycle injury clients, insuring that they receive fair treatment and compensation. San Francisco has more bicycle riders per capita than any other American city. But drivers often do not bother to look for bikes — or don’t want to give them the fair use of the road they are entitled by California law, which permits bike riders full use of a lane whenever there isn’t enough room to ride safely next to a car. To learn more, read the California DMV safety tips for bicyclists.

Many bike accidents occur when drivers simply don’t see a bike, and change lanes or make a right turn when a bicyclist is to their right. Bicycle riders in California are also often injured by “dooring” — when a person opens their car door without looking to see if a bike is coming. California law requires drivers to look carefully before opening their doors. Drivers are responsible for injuries to bike riders when they break this law.

What is California’s Statute of Limitations for Bike Accidents?

California has a two-year statute of limitations for bicycle accident claims. This is the time in which your case must be settled, or filed in court. This time limit shrinks to six months if the state or a city is responsible. Even though you may have plenty of time before your time limit is up, our experienced San Francisco bike accident lawyers can help guide you through the process from day one, helping to insure that the proper groundwork is laid for your claim.

What do I do Immediately After I’ve Been in a Bicycle Accident?

Following a serious bike accident, most of our clients are unsure of what steps to take next. Questions about medical bills, employment and long-term needs are just a few of the things you might be thinking about if you were seriously injured.

Not to mention the questions surrounding your legal rights, whether you can collect compensation for your injuries or knowing how much that compensation should be are all things that might be on your mind. Here are a few suggestions we have for you to do right after a serious bike accident:

• Get a Police Report and Seek Medical Attention. While this might sound like common sense, you might be surprised how many people don’t report being hit by a vehicle or don’t promptly go to a doctor. Reporting the accident and seeing a physician establishes the paper trail evidence in your legal matter. The longer you wait the less severe a claims adjuster or attorney for the insurance company may try to make it sound if you decide to pursue legal action. Keep copies of all of your paperwork, reports and files.
• Exchange Information with Driver and Take Pictures. Ideally you should try to get the driver’s name, address, telephone number, Driver’s License number and insurance information. Take photos of the driver’s license and their license plate. Additionally, get pictures of the scene of the accident, traffic conditions, damage to the vehicle and bike. Later on, you should also photograph any visible injuries.
• Get Witness Information. If there were any witnesses make sure to get their contact info. Sometimes they might have seen the entire incident, or the sequence of events that lead up to the collision. Having their contact information might be a valuable piece of evidence.
• Don’t Talk to the Driver’s Insurance Company Before You Call a Lawyer. If there is a police report, the insurance company will get it promptly and may call you up, peppering you with questions. If you let them, they will even take a lengthy recorded formal statement. It’s OK to give them the very basic facts, but nothing more. These people are trained cost control specialists, and they will try to get you to say things that are helpful for their side. Despite what they may tell you, there is little information they need from you anytime soon after an accident. Often times, an insurance company will want to settle a claim out of court without the involvement of lawyers. For a small claim this may be the best way to proceed, but you should talk to a lawyer before you make that decision. If you have injuries, please call us at 415-541-0300 and allow us the opportunity to discuss the specifics of your matter. We are always glad to talk to people about their claims and how to proceed, even if all we are doing is giving some advice about how to proceed without a lawyer.

After over 25 years we’ve learned that every sequence of events leading up to, and following a bicycle crash is unique. Even if you’ve already done a lot of things differently than the advice above, you can still benefit from the advice & assistance of an experienced bicycle accident attorney. Call us today and let us help you.

Contact a Bike Accident Lawyer in the Bay Area

Callaway & Wolf are highly experienced personal injury lawyers in San Francisco. If you or someone you know has been injured in a bike accident in the San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to Oakland and Marin, contact us for a free consultation using our online contact form. Or call 415-541-0300 to speak to a lawyer who is highly experienced in handling bicycle injury claims.

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