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California City Spending $2.7 Million To Improve Pedestrian And Cyclists Safety

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

San Carlos in California is planning to spend $2.7 million to extend safety measures to bicyclists and pedestrians, according to MercuryNews.com. The project is focusing on the city’s east side and will widen and add sidewalks, bicycle lanes, street lamps, parking spaces and trees with planters. “It will improve the physical look of the neighborhood and make it easier for everyone to get around, whether bicyclists, pedestrians or vehicular traffic,” City Planning Manager Deborah Nelson said. Some local restaurants were concerned about losing parking spots for patrons and the project, which has been dubbed the “East Side Connect Project,” could hurt their business. “The challenge is to meet everyone’s needs,” Nelson said. This is certainly a step in the right direction and will improve the entire community.  Bicycle lanes and proper lighting can prevent a bicycle accident and quite possibly even save lives. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego personal injury…
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Chicago Woman Killed in Bicycle Accident

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

Chicago cyclist Jacqueline Michon was killed in a tragic bicycle accident on August 6 while she was on her way back from the popular Lollapalooza music festival.  The victim was identified as Jacqueline Michon, a 25-year-old fitness instructor, according to the Chicago Sun Times. According to police reports, Michon was riding home shortly before 11 p.m. when she pulled between a car and a truck that had stopped for a red light.  Witnesses said she lost her balance and fell under the rear wheel of the truck, which took off when the light turned green, before she had a chance to crawl to safety. “It was a tragic accident,” said Officer John Mirabelli of the Chicago Police.  “It appears from witnesses…the bicyclist had lost her footing and slipped under the wheels.” The driver of the truck was not aware that anything had happened until a bystander stopped him.  The driver…
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Man Critically Injured in Tucson Bicycle Accident

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A Tucson bicycle accident on August 9 sent one cyclist to the hospital with serious injuries, according to TucsonVelo.com.  The accident occurred as the cyclist was making his was on Broadway boulevard. The cyclist struck into a car that drove across his path.  Police did release the name of the victim.  According to Tucson Police Department Sgt. Matt Ronstadt, the driver failed to yield to the cyclist.  The cyclist was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Thankfully the cyclist was wearing a helmet.  The driver was cited for failure to yield the right of way.  While this is a tragic accident, the cyclist was fortunately wearing a helmet and that may very well have saved his life.  Messages from friends and witnesses on Facebook and Twitter indicated that the cyclist’s carbon fiber bicycle frame was “completely destroyed.” Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego personal injury attorney.

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