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NHTSA Cycling Safety Video

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

As the cycling community grows across the nation, it is more important than ever that everyone is aware of bicycle safety laws. This video from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is full of valuable information and tips for new and experienced riders alike. Safety should be the top priority for all cyclists, so if you have children, be sure to teach them safe habits from a young age. Here are some statistics from the NHTSA: Sixty-nine percent of all cycling fatalities occur in urban areas. Approximately 28 percent of fatal bicycle accidents occur between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. The average age of a fatal bicycle accident victim is 41. Nearly 37 percent of all bicycle accidents are alcohol-related. Please visit our website for more information on cycling safety, and contact our firm for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been injured. Bonnici Law…
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Back To School Cycling Safety

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

With school returning this fall, millions of children across the country will be riding their bicycles to school. Cycling to school can be a healthy and fun alternative to riding the bus, but parents need to be aware of the dangers and ensure safety for their children. Of all traffic fatalities recorded in 2009, 630 were cyclists, representing 2 percent of all deaths. Seventeen percent of all cyclists injured in accidents in 2009 were age 14 or younger. Keep these helpful tips in mind to ensure your child does not become a statistic: Map out a safe route for your child to ride to school, and establish how long it takes to ride so you will know to take steps if your child does arrive home or to school on time. Make sure your child always wears a helmet and follows bicycle safety laws. If you teach children these habits…
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Cyclist Killed in Accident During Organized Ride

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

An 18-year-old cyclist was killed in a bicycle accident on UCLA’s campus on August 28, according to sources. Reports indicate that cyclist Jerico Culata lost control and crashed into a wall during the Critical Mass ride. Critical Mass is an organized monthly ride that takes place in over 300 cities around the world. Witnesses say Culata was riding down a steep hill followed by a sharp turn when he lost control. Culata was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. Two other cyclists were injured in unrelated crashes during the ride. Their conditions were not made available to the press. “A lot of people aren’t from around here, so they didn’t know that it was a hill going and it was just a quick stop,” said cyclist Jose Barbarena. “You had to turn, so some of them just took the hill all the way down without…
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