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Mother Sues City of Coronado After Son Injured in Bike Wreck

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Dudek Law Firm

A mother plans to sue the city of Coronado after her 15-year-old son was severely injured in a cycling accident. The woman blames excessive traffic near the Coronado Bridge for her son’s injury. The teenager was crossing the intersection of 4th Street and B Avenue when he was struck by a car. The young boy suffered an epidural hematoma from the accident, a type of traumatic brain injury. Investigators determined that the young boy was at fault for the accident, but his mother believes heavy traffic near the Coronado Bridge makes it impossible for cyclists to ride safely. “There is nothing that constrains the traffic between Orange Avenue and the bridge,” she claimed. “Then you see the highest speeds during peak hours and the speed builds as people approach the bridge.” According to the attorney for the victim’s mother, Coronado is liable, because the way her son crossed the street…
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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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