Bay Area Bicycle Law

Michael responded to my inquiry very quickly and gave me legal advice on the phone shortly thereafter. In my particular case it seems best to “wait and see”, and if no action is the best course, then there’s no fee. I appreciate that he’s here to answer any questions any time, and actually knows how the law applies to bicycle accidents. He’s also realistic about how judges and juries will view the case.

I am a former road racer- and I can assure you this law firm understands cycling accidents and cyclists. If you have had a bicycle accident in the Bay Area this is the law firm to call.

So thankful for Bay Area Bicycle Law. I got hot by a car in Oakland while i was along the bike lane and sent to the hospital. On my journey to recovery I reached out to Michael Stephenson for assistance. Him and his team were quick to respond and start the case. We ended up winning the case and my medical costs were taken care of and I got the maximum financial compensation that they could get. Highly recommend BABL for any sort of bike related injury caused by another person.

I had got hit by a car on my bicycle and had never had to deal with insurance and lawyers before. I ended up having a concussion and a friend of mine recommended Bay Area Bicycle Law. I talked with Michael who became my lawyer. Michael and his team were very kind and considerate. They answered all my questions in a timely manner.  Their knowledge was thorough, and I felt in good hands.   I remember the first thing I was asked when I called them was if I was ok.  That sentiment goes a long way. I have learned that it is important to have a partner in this process so that I can focus on healing while all the tactics and paperwork is handled by someone that knows what to expect.

A few years ago, I was involved in a bicycle accident in San Francisco. Bay Area Bicycle Law's experienced personal injury attorneys provided exceptional legal representation. They offered a free consultation and expertly handled my insurance claim, allowing me to focus on my recovery. They won my settlement. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a trustworthy and reliable personal injury attorney in the Bay Area.

Can't thank Michael enough for his help after I was in a bike-vehicle accident. Michael was incredibly kind and helpful in talking me through the entire process, from how to handle communications with insurance, to knowing what to expect, and even what medical symptoms to watch out for. This help was beyond helpful in a tough time and made this overwhelming situation miles more manageable. With this help I was able to get proper compensation and put this behind me. I can't say thank you enough!! I highly recommend coming to Michael for any bike accident needs (although I hope you don't have any)!

Thank you so much for Bay Area Bicycle Law providing tremendous help to my family! My father got hurt from a car accident when he rode a bike. Since bikers usually don’t have insurance like car drivers, we feel hopeless to get any compensation. However, Bay Area Bicycle Lay may it happened. Our family really appreciated Michael’s patience to help us! Highly recommend this firm! Most importantly it’s free to get consultation and only pay when you win the case!

I highly recommend this firm. I got hit by a car while riding my bike in San Francisco. Not only did they get me the maximum amount in compensation but they also took time to explain and guide me through a very tough time / process. Forever grateful for the team over at BABL. Do yourself a favor and trust them with your rough times.

very professional staff and prompt responses to any questions I had throughout my situation. Made my experience with my bike accident so much easier to deal with and I received a favorable resolution with the help of my lawyers expertise. Highly recommend to others in similar situations ++

I was hit by a car in SF and the police report had me listed as the party at fault. I missed weeks of work because of a fractured spine. Two large law firms wouldn't take my case on because it wasn't as open and shut as they would have liked. I was lucky to find BABL and Michael Stephenson. From the first meeting, they made me feel at ease. They were confident in their ability to dismiss the police report and worked hard to put together eyewitness testimony. They gave me a lot of options and advice, and ultimately negotiated a settlement that exceeded my expectations. Without a doubt, if you have been in a bike accident, this is the team to call.

After I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle I reached out to Bay Area Bicycle Law to figure out how to proceed. They were happy to discuss the case with me and gave me invaluable advice (for free) just after the accident to make sure I was keeping all the necessary records, etc. Later I decided to hire Michael Stephenson to take on my case. He was friendly and very easy to work with, and made the rest of the settlement process as painless as it possibly could have been. I highly recommend Bay Area Bicycle Law to anyone in the unfortunate situation of needing legal advice and an attorney in this context.

BABL fought fiercely for me and helped me get a settlement in my case. The opposing insurance was offering laughable amounts for the pain and suffering I endured. I am grateful to Michael and the team for helping me get to a more reasonable resolution. Definitely worth contacting, and even though their cuts seem too high on the first glance, it is totally worth it. My first experience with a personal injury attorney, and a great one!

After being hit by a car that ran a red light, I called Bay Area Bicycle Law to consult with them on the settlement being proposed by the insurance company for the driver. After turning the case over to them, we successfully negotiated a settlement roughly 3x what was offered (which was clearly insulting). Granted, patience is needed to emerge victorious in these cases, but I was very glad to have an advocate that cares about cyclists and continued to push for a better outcome for me. I definitely can recommend BABL.

Got driven off the road by a a reckless driver and hit a parked car with my bike. Got free great advice on how to deal with insurance companies, liabilities with in 48 hours. Only regret I had is that I wished I talked to them sooner. Would gladly recommend to any of my cycling friends!

Alvaro Andres helped me after an oncoming SUV turned left into me while riding my bike last October, resulting a separated shoulder and broken rib. The process took about a year but we ended up getting a full compensation from the driver's insurance company. Insurance companies have sophisticated methods to delay, deny, and defend, I recommend getting professional help from BABL.

Once Michael took over my case things got settled fast.

I was doored by a passenger exiting an Lyft without warning. My injuries were not life-threatening but it was about 8 - 10 weeks before I was quite over it. Luckily the police and paramedics were there almost immediately and the police (I discovered later) filed a police report that rightly put opening a car door into traffic as being the cause. I contacted Bay Area Bicycle Law to see if I could get some compensation for something that had banged me up quite badly, and they were wonderful! Kyle and all of the other people I worked with there were easy to work with, made time for me, kept me informed, and eventually got me a reasonable settlement. Very satisfied. I hope I never need them again, but if I should I wouldn't hesitate to contact them.

I am a lawyer and former law teacher but I have never been a litigant myself. After a serious bicycle crash that broke my femur and elbow, I asked around for recommendations and found Kyle Smith of Bay Area Bicycle Law. Turns out he and I were both board members of Bike East Bay and I had met him in passing at a member meeting. Kyle did a spectacular job handling my claim and we achieved a maximum outcome, better than the insurance policy limits (of the owner of the unleashed dog that crashed into my bike while I was riding on the Bay Trail). That was possible because Kyle combined excellent negotiations with both the insurer and my medical provider (which held a lien for repayment of medical expenditures). In the end, he got the medical entity to reduce its claims so that my final settlement exceeded what I would have gotten if my settlement were at the policy limits and if I had to pay the full lien. Not only did Kyle guide me through the claiming process, he encouraged me to write a diary of my experiences during and after the crash. He was always available by phone and email. Most importantly, he understood my pain and loss and authored a compelling claim. I hardly recognized myself in his redrafting of my story and that turned out to be a good thing because I have a tendency to minimize pain and maximize rehabilitation. So in the end we achieved a maximum recovery and a maximum rehab. I'm happy to be back on the bike with a generous settlement achieved without having to go to court. The whole process took less than six months.

I would highly advise you find another law firm if you have any complexity to your case. And if you do have an open and shut case in your favor,but still dont have any money for a lawyer, your always better off selling some jewlery or pawning your Gibson and spending a little money on a lawyer that will get you back what you sold/pawned/borrowed and then some.