Frequently Asked Questions

If you were hit by a VTA bus or the light rail, you need to speak with a bike accident lawyer as soon as possible. The team at Danko Meredith can assess your situation and let you know if you have a legal claim.

You need to act quickly since there is a six-month deadline to file a written claim against a government agency.

This depends on whether you were on campus at the time of the crash and the parties involved. You may be able to seek compensation from SJSU if you were on campus and there were hazardous conditions. It’s important to speak with an attorney about your legal options.

If you were hurt while riding the Guadalupe River Trail, the Coyote Creek Trail, or the Bay Trail, you may be able to hold local and state agencies accountable. You may also have legal recourse if someone on the trail caused your injuries. The attorneys at Danko Meredith can let you know if you have a case.

In California, all bicyclists and e-bike riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a properly fastened bike helmet.

Adults in California are not required to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, a Class 1 e-bike, or a Class 2 e-bike.

For Class 3 e-bikes (which can reach 28 mph), helmets are required for all minors and adults.

If your child got hit while riding their bike or e-bike in Palo Alto, make sure they get immediate medical attention. You should also speak with the lawyers here at Danko Meredith about taking legal action. The sooner you get in touch with us, the sooner we can start building a case.

This depends on whether you were on campus at the time of the crash and the parties involved. You may be able to seek compensation from Stanford University if you were on campus and there were dangerous conditions that caused your injuries. It’s important to speak with a lawyer about your legal options ASAP.

If there was a hazardous condition on the trail that caused the accident, you may be able to seek compensation from local or state agencies. Negligent individuals on the trail can also be held liable for your injuries. The lawyers at Danko Meredith can help you determine if you have a case.

In California, all cyclists and e-bike riders younger than 18 are required by law to wear a properly fastened bike helmet.

Adults in California are not required to wear a helmet while riding a regular bicycle, a Class 1 e-bike, or a Class 2 e-bike.

For Class 3 e-bikes (which can reach 28 mph), helmets are required for all minors and adults.

If your child is seriously injured from riding their e-bike, it’s important to seek immediate medical care. You’ll then want to speak with the attorneys at Danko Meredith. We can determine if the e-bike maker should be held liable or if other factors and parties contributed to the accident.

Even though Cañada Road is closed to vehicle traffic for Bicycle Sunday, accidents can still happen. There may be negligence by other cyclists, or even a dangerous road condition that hasn’t been fixed. If you got hurt, contact the team at Danko Meredith to discuss what happened. We can let you know if you have a case.

Yes, though the liable party depends on why the accident happened and who was involved. You may be able to seek damages from local or state agencies if there was an unsafe condition along the trail, or against a negligent party who contributed to the accident. The team at Danko Meredith can help determine if you have a claim.

In California, all bicyclists and e-bike riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a properly fastened bike helmet.

Adults in California are not required to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle, a Class 1 e-bike, or a Class 2 e-bike.

For Class 3 e-bikes (which can reach 28 mph), helmets are required for all minors and adults.