Category Archives: Bike Safety

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Actor Gene Hackman Injured in Bicycle Accident

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

A car struck actor Gene Hackman in the Florida Keys as he was riding his bicycle on January 15, sending him to the hospital with injuries. Responders airlifted Hackman, 81, to a nearby hospital. A representative for Hackman told TMZ that he “suffered bumps and bruises after a woman bumped him from behind in her vehicle.” The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the bicycle accident. Initial reports were that Hackman suffered serious brain injuries, but those were inaccurate. “Gene Hackman was taken to a hospital for routine tests after being bumped from behind while riding his bike today in the Keys,” said the representative. “He’s suffered minor bumps and bruises and is already on his way home.” It is unknown whether or not Hackman had a bicycle helmet on at the time. No charges were filed against the motorist. Bonnici Law Group, APC—San Diego personal injury attorney.

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Analyzing Bicycle Accident Statistics

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

Bicycling is one of the best ways to enjoy lovely Southern California, and the combination of beaches, great weather and many bike paths make for a cyclist’s paradise. With other cyclists, motorists and pedestrians to worry about it certainly is not the safest hobby, but there are things you can do to minimize the risk. Here are some bicycle accident statistics, provided by the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (released in 20210): 630 cyclists died on the roadways in 2009 in the United States—this is down from 718 in 2008. There were 1,003 fatalities in 1975. 2% of all traffic fatalities in 2009 were from bicycle accidents. 51,000 cyclists were injured in bicycle accidents in 2009, up from 43,000 in 2007. The average age of a cyclist killed in an accident is 41. The average age of a cyclist injured in an accident is 31. 93 cyclists aged 15 and under…
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Arizona City Hazardous for Cyclists

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Dudek Law Firm

The city of Payson, Arizona is particularly dangerous for bicyclists. According to the Payson Roundup, the bicycle accident rate for bike-motor vehicle crashes is five times above the national average. Typically the motorist is at fault in these accidents, but residents in Payson claim that cyclists often fail to yield to traffic. Chief Don Engler claims he has received many calls lately from motorists about cyclists pulling out into traffic without even looking. He says there have been countless calls about narrowly avoided collisions. “I have had quite a few comments from citizens and volunteers on patrol who say bicyclists are failing to yield at stop signs,” he says. “Bikers need to review the law.” The law in Arizona holds bicyclists to the same standards on the road as motorists. They must yield to traffic, stop at lights and signs and follow all bicycle safety laws. “With the accidents we…
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