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In Remembrance of 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

Bonnici Law Group would like to take a moment to remember the tragic events of 9/11. More than 3,000 Americans lost their lives that day, and their sacrifice should never be forgotten. We also salute the efforts of the brave first responders who saved countless lives that day, as well our troops overseas. This event should always remind us to stand together as a nation in pursuit of justice for all.

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New Law Requires Three Foot Buffer Zone Around Cyclists

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

On September 16, a new law goes into effect requiring drivers to leave three feet of buffer space when passing a cyclist. California’s current passing law states that drivers must leave a “safe distance,” but it does not specify how far. Cycling enthusiasts hope the new law will help protect bicyclists from aggressive drivers, who kill dozens of cyclists every year. Many of the supporters are family members who have lost loved ones in cycling accidents, like a Chula Vista couple whose son was killed on August 8. California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed similar laws in 2011 and 2012, arguing that certain provisions could have been dangerous. Certain drafts of the bill would have allowed drivers to cross a double yellow line to pass a cyclist, or required them to slow down to 15 mph when passing within three feet. Brown argued that these conditions could lead to more accidents…
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Chula Vista Couple Advocates for New Laws After Son’s Death

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

A Chula Vista couple is advocating for a new law that would change how drivers pass cyclists on the road. The current law states drivers should “maintain a safe distance,” but it does not specify how far. The new law would mandate that drivers have three feet of “buffer” space when passing a cyclist. If there is not enough room, they have to wait until passing “would not endanger the cyclist’s safety.” The couple is motivated by grief, as well as their passion for change. They lost their son in a cycling accident earlier this year. On August 8, the 33-year-old cyclist was hit by a teenage driver in a pickup truck while biking down a fairly quiet road. The teen was hauling a horse trailer at the time, so he may not have been familiar with the weight or movement of the larger vehicle. Could New Laws Help Protect…
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