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May is National Bicycle Safety Month

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is urging cyclists and parents to practice safe cycling habits. Cycling is a great way to spend some time outdoors, stay in shape and get around your community, but it certainly comes with some risks. According to the Lake County News, fatal bicycle accidents in California have remained at a flat rate the last two years, but injuries have increased 4.6 percent. “Bike Month is a great occasion for Californians, whether out with friends or family or on their own, to strap on a helmet, hop on a bike, and see just how fun and welcoming our streets and bike paths have become,” said OTS Director Christopher Murphy. “Californians now see biking as a real transportation option. The key is to ensure that biking is safe for everyone.” So be sure to follow all bicycle safety…
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Bike Share Users Reluctant to Wear Helmets

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

Bike sharing programs–which allow cyclists to share a variety of bikes without purchasing them–are becoming increasingly popular across the country, particularly in urban areas. These programs are great for casual cyclists or those new to cycling. However, a recent study indicates that over 80% of those using these programs do not wear a bicycle helmet, according to MyHealthNewsDaily.com. This statistic is disturbing considering the magnitude of the risks associated with cycling without a helmet. “Head injury accounts for about a third of all bicycle injuries and about three-quarters of bicycle related deaths, so these are some pretty shocking numbers,” says Christopher Fischer of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, lead author of the study. The study focused on persons using bike share programs in Washington D.C. and Boston, where they are extremely popular. Fischer suspected that many cyclists did not use helmets, but not this many. “We were surprised to find…
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SUV Strikes San Diego Cyclist in Bicycle Lane

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicycle accident claimed the life of 63-year-old Charles Raymond Gilbreth, according to 10News.com. A Chrysler SUV struck Gilbreth from behind as he was riding on Montezuma Road in San Diego. Responders pronounced him dead on the scene. The driver of the SUV remained on the scene after the accident and called 911. According to San Diego Police Lt. Andra Brown, Gilbreth was riding in the bicycle lane. According to reports, speed was not a factor and alcohol was not involved in the accident. The driver was not cited and the accident remains under investigation. Many questions still remain. How did the driver not see the cyclist,who was in front of the SUV? Why were no citations issued, especially if Gilbreth was riding in the bicycle lane? This sounds like it could be a case of a distracted driver. The San Diego police owe it to the victim’s family to…
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