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Cycling Community Rallies in Support of Accident Victim

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

A large group of cyclists in San Antonio, Texas gathered for an organized ride to benefit bicycle accident victim Monica Caban, according to MySanAntonio.com. Caban, 39, was struck from behind by a car while riding on October 20. The crash left her paralyzed from the waist down, and doctors have said they are doubtful she will ever walk again. Caban, a mother of two, was hit while riding along Interstate 10 with a friend, training for the Ironman in Arizona in November. Caban completed the Florida Ironman last year. Caban was hit by a truck and flung 30 feet. The impact immediately severed her spine. The San Antonio cycling community rallied in support of Caban, as well as to take a stand against inconsiderate motorists. Since 2009, there have been 10 fatal bicycle accidents in San Antonio involving cars. “It’s scary when you ride out here,” says  Don Losole, ride…
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College Student Killed in Bicycle Collision

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

A female college student at St. Mary’s University in Indiana was killed in a bicycle collision, according to NBC News. According to reports, the victim was riding near campus, in the dark and the rain, when she collided with a car. The victim was identified as Ziqi Zhang, a 19-year-old student from China. Zhang was pronounced dead on the scene of the collision. The accident, which has shaken the small community, remains under investigation. Reports indicate that Zhang was riding without a helmet and was wearing dark clothing. “Our primary focus at this time is helping the students who are friends with her and the faculty members, very close to many of the faculty members here, helping them deal with this news and we have counselors available whenever they may need,” said Gwen O’Brien, St. Mary’s spokeswoman. Cyclists should always ride with a bicycle helmet. If you are riding in…
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Invisible Helmet Next Big Thing?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

Last week we discussed an editorial in the New York Times written by Elisabeth Rosenthal, who suggested that urging all cyclists to wear helmets discourages some from taking up cycling. While this may seem like a ridiculous notion, it is possible that some cyclists do not like the look or feel of a bicycle helmet. While style and discomfort is a small price to pay to protect yourself from traumatic brain injury, some cyclists may be pleased to hear of a new product in development called the Invisible Bicycle Helmet. The helmet, as you can see in the video, remains hidden in the cyclist’s collar unless there is an accident, in which case it deploys like an airbag. The project is the brainchild of two women in Sweden, Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin, whom both have backgrounds in industrial design. “It became mandatory for children to wear a helmet in…
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