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About Dudek Law Firm

Dudek Law Firm is a California based law firm that defends the victims of car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents.

Should There Be Heavier Penalties for Drivers Who Violate Bicycle Laws?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

As cycling becomes more and more popular, so too do bicycle accidents. While it is true that cycling is still relatively safer than it was 30 years ago, America has seen a large spike in the number of injuries and fatalities among riders. This is due to the fact there are simply more cyclists on the roads today. The more popular cycling gets, the more people there are to cry out for stricter punishments for motorists who cause harm to riders. Many cyclists are rallying behind a call for harsher fines and penalties for motorists who violate bicycle laws. Hopefully, that would encourage drivers to operate more safely and prevent future bicycle accidents. How Many More Cyclists Are Out There Now? The number of actual cyclists on the road increased by more than 62 percent between 2000 and 2013. In cities like Chicago, Washington D.C., and San Francisco, there have…
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Set Some New Goals for the Return of Bike Season!

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

Spring is officially here, which means it’s the return of our favorite season; bike season! Between the lengthened days and the warmer weather, springtime really is the best time for cyclists. Just like when New Year’s Day rolls around, it’s time to make some resolutions. Setting Yourself New Cycling Goals As with anything you do, the aim should be to improve yourself. What better way to do that than to set yourself some new goals? Push Farther – Whatever distance you are riding each day, week, month, or whatever, try to push yourself to go farther. If you ride a mile a day, go one and a quarter next week; then one and a half, and so on. Start Commuting – If you don’t already, start commuting to work occasionally. Start out by picking one day a week when you will ride you bike to work, then you may decide…
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How Can I Ride My Bicycle Safely at Night?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

The Los Angeles Times recently ran a story about the Laemmle Charitable Foundation’s Operation Firefly, which is designed to educate cyclists on how to bicycle safely at night. Operation Firefly, which occurs annually from November to March, sets up pop up events at night throughout Los Angeles, where volunteers provide bike lights and information concerning nighttime bicycling safety to area cyclists. What Do I Need to Do to Ride My Bicycle Safely at Night? According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data gathered in 2013, 56 percent of fatal bicycle accidents in the US that year occurred sometime between 3 p.m. and 12 a.m. Honestly, it is just logic. The fact is that cyclists sometimes escape a driver’s view when it is daylight outside, so it is natural that once it is dark, it would become even more difficult for drivers to see cyclists. Therefore, for their own safety, cyclists…
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