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California Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Victory for Bicyclists in Whitehead v. City of Oakland

Ruling Strengthens Legal Protections and Reinforces Cities' Responsibility to Maintain Safe Roads

OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rahman Law PC is pleased to share a powerful affirmation of bicyclists’ rights: the California Supreme Court has ruled in Whitehead v. City of Oakland (Case S284303) that public entities cannot rely on liability waivers to avoid responsibility for dangerous road conditions. The decision marks a major legal milestone for bicycle safety and public accountability across the state.

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The case involved cyclist Ty Whitehead, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a charity training ride after hitting a large, obscured pothole on Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. Although Whitehead had signed a release form as part of the event, the Court ruled that such waivers cannot excuse a city from its statutory duty to maintain safe public roads. The Court unanimously found that exempting cities from liability in these cases violates California Civil Code section 1668, which prohibits contracts that waive responsibility for a violation of the law.

A pivotal amicus curiae brief supporting Whitehead was submitted by renowned bicycle attorney Shaana Rahman, founder of Rahman Law PC in San Francisco. Rahman authored the brief on behalf of San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike), and Bike East Bay, offering the Court a critical perspective on the real-world impact of road hazards on bicyclists and the importance of holding cities accountable for infrastructure safety. The brief helped underscore how releasing cities from liability would endanger cyclists and undermine public safety efforts statewide.

“This decision is a win not just for one rider, but for every Californian who uses a bike to get around,” said Shaana Rahman, bike lawyer and founder of Rahman Law PC. “It sends a clear message that cities must take their responsibilities seriously—especially when it comes to keeping cyclists safe.”

The ruling clarifies that municipal liability cannot be sidestepped through fine print and reaffirms that cyclists are entitled to the same legal protections as any other road user. It is especially significant at a time when more Californians are choosing bicycles for health, transportation, and environmental reasons.

Organizations across the state have applauded the Court’s decision. Shaana Rahman is calling it “a critical step forward for equity, accountability, and the safety of all who share our roads.”

About Rahman Law PC

The personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC are powerful advocates for people who have been injured through no fault of their own. What makes Rahman Law PC different from other personal injury law firms is they care about what happens to their clients; they aggressively advocate for their clients’ interests and have a personal relationship with each client, taking the time to listen and figure out solutions that make sense from a legal point of view but also from a human perspective.

By providing the highest quality legal services to those who have been injured or have suffered wrongdoing at the hands of other individuals, corporations, or public entities, the personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers at Rahman Law PC have a proven track record of results and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients throughout California. Rahman Law PC offers clients attentive service backed with big firm experience, making them ready to take on any opponent.

To learn more about the personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC, visit https://www.rahmanlawsf.com/ or call (415) 956-9245 in San Francisco, (805) 619-3108 in Paso Robles, California.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Uber in San Francisco Superior Court

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On July 8, 2019, Rahman Law PC filed a lawsuit on behalf of their client, a cyclist, against Uber after Uber failed to take responsibility for a May 23, 2018 accident in which an Uber driver veered across several lanes of traffic on Market Street in San Francisco, running a bicyclist off the road and into a light pole. The reckless behavior of the Uber driver was caught on video by witnesses.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZffYZDkIUwg.

The cyclist was treated for his injuries at St. Mary's Medical Center emergency department. Despite the fact the cyclist suffered serious injuries, Uber has refused to take responsibility for the damages suffered by the cyclist, forcing a lawsuit to be filed.

As Uber forces the use of confidentiality clauses in all settlements with injured parties, it remains difficult to identify the volume of injuries and deaths caused by Uber drivers in California. By design, the use of such confidentiality clauses and gag orders protects the illusion that Uber remains a safe method of public transportation.

About Rahman Law PC:

The personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC are powerful advocates for people who have been injured through no fault of their own. What makes Rahman Law PC different from other personal injury law firms is they care about what happens to their clients; they aggressively advocate for their clients' interests and have a personal relationship with each client, taking the time to listen and figure out solutions that make sense from a legal point of view but also from a human perspective.

By providing the highest quality legal services to those who have been injured or have suffered wrongdoing at the hands of other individuals, corporations, or public entities, the personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers at Rahman Law PC have a proven track record of results and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients throughout California. Rahman Law PC offers clients attentive service backed with big firm experience, making them ready to take on any opponent.

To learn more about the personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC, visit https://www.rahmanlawsf.com or call (415) 956-9245 in San Francisco, (805) 619-3108 in Paso Robles, California.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/ZffYZDkIUwg

Caption: Uber driver runs bicyclist off the road in San Francisco.

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On July 8, 2019, Rahman Law PC filed a lawsuit on behalf of their client, a cyclist, against Uber after Uber failed to take responsibility for a May 23, 2018 accident in which an Uber driver veered across several lanes of traffic on Market Street in San Francisco, running a bicyclist off the road and into a light pole. The reckless behavior of the Uber driver was caught on video by witnesses.

Related link: https://www.rahmanlawsf.com/

San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney Shaana Rahman Named a 2019 Northern California Super Lawyer

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Rahman Law PC announces the eleventh year of the law firm's principal and founder, Shaana A. Rahman, a personal injury attorney in San Francisco and Paso Robles, has been selected by Super Lawyers(R) for a spot on their coveted lists. This year, Ms. Rahman is on the Northern California Super Lawyers List for the eighth consecutive year, having been on the Northern California Rising Stars List for the three years prior.

Only 5% of attorneys are selected for the Super Lawyers List within each region and of them, only 2.5% make it to the Rising Stars List. The Super Lawyers rating service reviews attorneys in a variety of practice areas broken down by region and makes their selections based on professional achievements, independent research, peer-recognition, and peer-evaluations. Rahman Law PC is honored to share the news of Ms. Rahman's continued selection as an outstanding attorney ranked in the top 5% of lawyers by Super Lawyers.

Ms. Rahman's other achievements which were taken into consideration for her Super Lawyers rating include: being one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Lawyers in San Francisco by Expertise in 2017 and 2018, a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers, receiving Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent(R) (the Highest Level of Professional Excellence) peer review rating based on the opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary, and Avvo's Rating of Superb as a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney by client reviews.

Other professional activities are also taken into consideration including pro bono work and community service. Ms. Rahman contributes to her San Francisco and Paso Robles communities primarily as an advocate for bicyclist and pedestrian safety concerns as a member and/or sponsor of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Bike East Bay, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Walk San Francisco, San Luis Obispo County Bike Coalition, and also supports other women in business through the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business program. In addition to published works, Ms. Rahman also maintains a blog on her website to raise further awareness of personal injury issues surrounding her communities.

"Being selected by Super Lawyers for the 11th time tells me I'm making a difference in my community," said Ms. Rahman, "and I want to continue my work as a personal injury attorney to help make the voices of victims be heard and hopefully prevent future injuries to cyclists and pedestrians through my work with so many wonderful organizations."

With nearly 190,000 active attorneys in California, Super Lawyers has many candidates for their top 5% list. Ms. Rahman was selected through independent research and peer evaluations. To remain within the top 5% as a Super Lawyer for eleven years is an accomplishment to be proud of for any personal injury attorney in California. Additionally, Ms. Rahman is in the minority as a practicing female attorney, which will place her on the Top Women Attorneys of Northern California List published later in 2019. According to the American Bar Association's January 2018 Commission on Women in the Profession, only 35% of the American Bar Association lawyer members are women, up .4% from the prior year.

About Rahman Law PC

The personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC are powerful advocates for people who have been injured through no fault of their own. What makes Rahman Law PC different from other personal injury law firms is they care about what happens to their clients; they aggressively advocate for their clients' interests and have a personal relationship with each client, taking the time to listen and figure out solutions that make sense from a legal point of view but also from a human perspective.

By providing the highest quality legal services to those who have been injured or have suffered wrongdoing at the hands of other individuals, corporations, or public entities, the personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers at Rahman Law PC have a proven track record of results and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients throughout California. Rahman Law PC offers clients attentive service backed with big firm experience, making them ready to take on any opponent.

To learn more about the personal injury lawyers at Rahman Law PC, visit https://www.rahmanlawsf.com or call (415) 956-9245 in San Francisco, (805) 619-3108 in Paso Robles, California.

Media Contact:
Lacey Clifton
(805) 619-3108
info@rahmanlawsf.com

Rahman Law PC, 1111 Riverside Avenue, Suite 500, Paso Robles CA 93446

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VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/7ygV5dr47GY

Rahman Law PC announces the eleventh year of the law firm's principal and founder, Shaana A. Rahman, a personal injury attorney in San Francisco and Paso Robles, has been selected by Super Lawyers(r) for a spot on their coveted lists.

Related link: https://www.rahmanlawsf.com/

San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys Rahman Law PC Sponsor Walk to Work Day 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys, Rahman Law PC, are pleased to announce their repeat sponsorship of Walk San Francisco's annual Walk to Work Day. The event will take place Wednesday, April 10, 2019 between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Last year's event was the biggest ever and participation is expected to increase again this year. San Francisco was the first city in the nation to officially celebrate Walk to Work Day in 2013 and Rahman Law PC has participated in or sponsored the event for the past 6 years.

Walk to Work Day was introduced by Prevention Magazine in 2004 to encourage walking as an everyday part of a healthy lifestyle. San Francisco made Walk to Work Day official to further this mission by raising pedestrian safety awareness to make walking better in San Francisco every day. Walk San Francisco, a non-profit dedicated to making the streets of San Francisco a more livable, walkable shared public space, supports Walk to Work Day with Hubs where volunteers give out freebies, coffee, and prizes for commuters who participate.

As with last year, Walk to Work Day 2019 will include a rally at City Hall at 9 a.m. to give pedestrians an opportunity to ask City leaders to make the streets safer for everyone.

Shaana Rahman, the principal and founder of Rahman Law PC, is a personal injury attorney in San Francisco and Paso Robles. Ms. Rahman serves on the Board of Directors of Walk San Francisco and believes in advocating to keep San Francisco safe for everyone. As a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, she has seen firsthand how dangerous the high-injury corridors can be to pedestrians. These corridors are the 6 percent of streets in San Francisco where 60 percent of pedestrian injuries and fatalities from collisions occur. Last year, there were 15 pedestrian fatalities in San Francisco, which is fewer than in 2013, the year Walk to Work Day became official in San Francisco, but still too many.

In addition to sponsoring Walk to Work Day in San Francisco, Ms. Rahman and some of the Rahman Law PC staff will be volunteering at a Work Day Hub. Work Day Hub locations can be found on the Walk San Francisco website (walksf.org). To meet Ms. Rahman and the other personal injury attorneys of Rahman Law PC, follow the Rahman Law PC Facebook page (facebook.com/rahmanLawSF) to find out which Hub they will be at and receive updates on making San Francisco a safer place for pedestrians.

About Rahman Law PC:

The personal injury attorneys at Rahman Law PC are powerful advocates for people who have been injured through no fault of their own. What makes Rahman Law PC different from other personal injury law firms is they care about what happens to their clients; they aggressively advocate for their clients' interests and have a personal relationship with each client, taking the time to listen and figure out solutions that make sense from a legal point of view but also from a human perspective.

By providing the highest quality legal services to those who have been injured or have suffered wrongdoing at the hands of other individuals, corporations, or public entities, the personal injury attorneys and trial lawyers at Rahman Law PC have a proven track record of results and have successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients throughout California. Rahman Law PC offers clients attentive service backed with big firm experience, making them ready to take on any opponent.

To learn more about the personal injury attorneys at Rahman Law PC, visit https://www.rahmanlawsf.com/ or call (415) 956-9245 in San Francisco, (805) 619-3108 in Paso Robles, California.

Media Contact:
Lacey Clifton
https://www.rahmanlawsf.com/
info@rahmanlawsf.com

RAHMAN LAW PC San Francisco Office
177 Post Street, Suite 750
San Francisco CA 94108
(415) 956-9245

RAHMAN LAW PC Paso Robles Office
1111 Riverside Avenue, Suite 500
Paso Robles CA 93446
(805) 619-3108

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/7ygV5dr47GY

San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys, Rahman Law PC, are pleased to announce their repeat sponsorship of Walk San Francisco's annual Walk to Work Day. The event will take place Wednesday, April 10, 2019 between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Last year's event was the biggest ever.

Related link: https://www.rahmanlawsf.com/