We like to work with cyclists because we are bicyclists/motorcyclists and pedestrians. In fact, anything with two wheels is how we generally get around. We know what it is like on the road and how drivers behave towards cyclists and pedestrians. We are aggressive and get top results for our clients.

If you have been injured, it is crucial that you protect your rights and get the necessary medical treatment. In order to fully recover for your loss you need a skilled bicycle accident attorney, motorcycle accident attorney and/or pedestrian accident lawyer. Our bike, motorcycle, and pedestrian accident attorneys will assist you with understanding the anatomy of the personal injury lawsuit, vehicle and traffic laws, medical concerns, insurance laws, negligence and liability laws, as well as be your advocate to the insurance company. In our experience, insurance companies do not know how to properly evaluate a bike accident case, nor do they understand how to value a bicycle after an accident, we can help.

Contact us so we can evaluate your case.

If you have been involved in an accident:

• Cyclists should immediately get the emergency care needed.

• 911 should be called immediately. DO NOT refuse medical attention. You may be in shock and/or not realize your injuries.

• Make sure to get the drivers license number, license plate, and description of the car and other driver if it appears the police are not coming or the driver may leave the scene.

• As close in time to the incident as possible, take as many notes as you can recall about the incident, include a diagram of the location, the vehicles, and your physical as well as property damages.

• Make sure witness names, phone numbers, or some way of contacting them following the incident are collected.

• DO NOT discuss liability with the driver of the other vehicle.

• Keep your bike and the clothes you were wearing (no matter how soiled), and take photos of them as well as your injuries. These should not be thrown away.

• You should call a bike accident or personal injury attorney to discuss your rights following a bike accident.

• Riders, follow-up with your primary care physician. Your number one concern should be treating your injuries and getting well.
• Do not speak to the insurance company of the person/company who injured you until you have contacted an attorney. Insurance companies will try to contact cyclists who have been injured. through an adjuster or attorney with one goal in mind, limit the amount of money the injured rider may be entitled to recover.
• Investigation: Only trained professionals should investigate incidents causing severe injury. This will include speaking with witnesses and taking their statements. Photographs of the incident site will need to be taken by a trained individual who knows what to look for and preserve evidence as close in time to the incident as possible.

• Non-traffic Related Bicycle Incidents: If your accident is not traffic related and you have been attacked by a dog or other animal it is urgent that you seek immediate emergency care. The Shefman Law Group has litigated numerous dog bite and dog mauling cases. Cyclists are often victims of dog attacks. It is important to know where the dog originated and who the owner is. We will investigate prior attacks by that same dog and handle your strict liability claim against the dog's owner.

Other helpful cycling sites:

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition- SF Bicycle Coalition

Alliance for Biking and Walking (aka Thunderhead Alliance)- Alliance for Biking and Walking

Austin Cycling Association- ATX Cycling

East Bay Bicycle Coalition-East Bay Bike

Texas Bicycle Coalition- TX Bike

League of Bicycling Voters- LOBV

Austin Texas Bike Stuff- ATX Bike Blog

Austin on Two Wheels- ATX Bike Blog

Yellow Bike Project- Yellow Bike

AIDS Lifecycle- AIDS Lifecycle

Armadillo Hill Country Classic

Marin County Bicycle Coalition-Marin Bike

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland-WOBO

California Biker Events and Organizations:
http://www.sf-mc.org/index.html
http://www.weaselsspfld.com/events/motorcycle_rally_by_state/CALIFORNIA.php
http://www.motorcyclemonster.com/events/state-California.html
http://www.californiabikerevents.com/northerncali.html
San Francisco Motorcycle Club
Texas Biker Events and Organizations:
ROT Rally
Let's Ride