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Can Blind and Visually Impaired People Enjoy Cycling?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Art Jones has been racing BMX bikes since he was 12 years old, and even after losing his eyesight at 18, he continued to partake in one of his favorite hobbies. Art is what is known as a stoker, someone without eyesight who rides a two-seater bicycle while another person, known as a captain or pilot, steers it. In 2012, Art became the first blind person to compete in the California Triple Crown, a long-distance cycling event. As an inspirational figure in the California cycling community, Art does many charity events and belongs to local cycling clubs in the San Diego area. His story can show through inspiration that it is possible to enjoy a good bicycle ride throughout the beautiful state of California even if you lack eyesight. What Is a Stoker? Stokers are individuals with blindness who use two-seater bicycles, one seat for the individual with blindness to…
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Can Collision Warning Systems Help Cyclists Avoid Accidents?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

In our previous blog posts, we have discussed numerous ways that cyclists can avoid accidents and the injuries associated with them, but now we want to venture out into the world of tomorrow and talk about how technology will contribute to cycling safety in the near future. Car companies are launching new versions of smart cars every year, some of which can drive themselves and avoid obstacles that include trains, pedestrians and cyclists. For those of us who cannot afford robotic vehicles yet, auto manufacturers are beginning to find cost efficient ways to include collision-warning systems capable of warning drivers that a cyclist is in close vicinity. For example, one prominent luxury auto manufacturer has installed a warning system called Bike Sense, which will use lights, sounds and vibrations on the car seat to warn drivers of nearby obstacles. When a driver attempts to open a door in front of…
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Will Mandatory Helmet Laws Help in the Fight Against TBIs?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

California’s Senate has introduced legislation (SB 192) that would require all bicyclists, including adults, to wear helmets and reflective clothing while cycling at night. Bicycle advocacy groups are shouting down SB192, saying that it has good intentions, but that it might turn people off to the hobby of cycling. What Do Lawmakers Hope SB192 Will Accomplish? What makes the intentions of SB192 good? Every year across the country, cyclists lose their lives or face long-lasting health problems from sustaining traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). States that have mandatory helmet laws for children have seen a reduction in the number of TBIs, and it is likely that California lawmakers in support of SB192 want to replicate that kind of success for cyclists of all ages. Research published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that injury rates were 20 percent lower in states that had helmet laws. How Will SB 192 Work? Existing…
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