Frequently Asked Questions

Potentially yes, though it depends on the nature of the bike defect and how you got injured. There may be issues with the design of the bike or the manufacturing and storage of the bike that made it dangerous for cyclists.

After the mountain bike accident, keep the damaged bike and do not repair it. The mountain bike will be important evidence in a claim. Our bicycle accident attorneys can work with expert witnesses to find out why the bike or parts of the bike failed and how this contributed to the accident.

If you were hit by a bus in Marin County while riding your bike or e-bike, you may be able to hold Marin Transit accountable for your injuries and long-term losses. Other parties that could be liable include the manufacturer of the bus and local road authorities if a known road hazard was not fixed.

Since public entities may be involved, you need to speak with a bike/e-bike crash attorney as soon as possible to ensure you file an administrative claim within six months of the incident.

If you get hurt while on a bike trail anywhere in Marin County, be sure to take photos and videos of the incident and your injuries, exchange contact information with other people involved (including witnesses), call 911, and seek immediate medical attention. Do not get your bike fixed or wash your biking gear, as both can help with your accident claim.

Depending on what happened, you may be able to hold another person liable or possibly local or state authorities. Our bike accident lawyers can review what happened and help you seek maximum compensation from the liable party or parties.

Marin County follows California bicycle helmet laws.

Cyclists under 18 must wear a properly fitted, fastened helmet when riding a bike, scooter, skateboard, or skates on streets, bikeways, public bicycle paths, or trails.

Adults generally are not required to wear helmets on standard bicycles.

Possibly, but it depends on what happened during the e-bike crash. In California, the motors on Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes can only reach a maximum speed of 20mph; the motors on Class 3 e-bikes stop providing a boost at 28 mph. A cyclist’s conduct during the e-bike crash plays an important role with regard to liability.

If you or a loved one was hurt in an e-bike accident, our Bay Area trial attorneys can review what happened and let you know if the make of the vehicle can be held liable for violating regulations or any defects in design or manufacturing.

Yes, potentially, though the details of your crash are extremely important here. It’s crucial that you speak with a Bay Area bicycle crash attorney ASAP.

You may have a claim against the GBike manufacturer if a defect led to the crash. You can hold a driver or another cyclist liable if their negligence contributed to the accident. You might even have a claim if an issue with the road conditions around the Googleplex contributed to the incident.

If you get into a bike crash on the Bay Trail, be sure to exchange information with any parties or witnesses at the scene, call 911, take photos and videos of the accident site, and seek medical attention. Taking these steps can protect you and help with your accident claim.

You can potentially hold another pedestrian, cyclist, or motorist liable for your injuries. If a known hazard on the trail caused your injuries, you may be able to hold state authorities liable. Whatever the case may be, speak with a Bay Area bike/e-bike lawyer as soon as possible.

Mountain View follows California bicycle helmet law.

Riders under 18 must wear a properly fitted, fastened helmet when riding a bicycle, e-bike, scooter, skateboard, or skates on streets, bikeways, public paths, or trails.

Adults are typically not required to wear helmets, but helmet use may affect injury-related arguments.

Possibly, but it depends on local laws in the city or town you were in as well as the circumstances of the crash. Some cities prohibit cyclists on the sidewalk in specific areas, which could affect your claim.

Yes, though the person or party liable for your injuries can vary. In addition, you may or may not be able to sue depending on the liability waiver you signed before you went on the bike tour.

For example, if the touring company provided bikes, they may be responsible for poor bike maintenance or failing to check the tires. In other situations, the maker of the bike could be liable if the bike was poorly designed or had a critical manufacturing defect that made it unsafe.

Our Bay Area bicycle accident attorneys can help review what happened and determine if you have a claim and who should be held responsible.

If you get hurt while on a bike trail anywhere in Napa County, take these steps:

• Document the incident with photos and videos of the accident site and your injuries
• Exchange contact information with other people involved (including witnesses)
• Call 911 and cooperate with authorities when they arrive
• Seek immediate medical attention, even if you feel fine

Do not get your bike fixed or wash your biking gear, as both can help with your biking accident claim.

Depending on what happened, you may be able to hold another person liable or possibly local or state authorities. Our bicycle accident attorneys can review what happened and help you seek fair and full compensation from the liable party or parties.

Napa County follows California bicycle helmet law.

All cyclists under 18 years old must wear a properly fitted, fastened helmet when riding a bike, scooter, skateboard, or skates on streets, bikeways, public bicycle paths, or trails.

In general, adults are not required to wear helmets while riding standard bicycles.