Category Archives: Cycling Accidents

Information about cycling accidents in and around San Diego with emphasis on bike law and bicycle safety from an experienced cyclist and bicycle crash attorney.

Bicycle Accidents Lead to Several Recalls

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicycle recall is underway for Civia Cycle after a cyclist sustained a spinal cord injury. According to an investigation by the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), the Civia-brand Hyland bicycles had faulty aluminum fenders that could bend or break, sending the cyclist into a fall. About 1,000 bicycles have been recalled. Bicycle manufacturer Trek has issued a recall after a bicycle accident left a cyclist a quadriplegic. An additional bicycle accident resulted in a cyclist sustaining facial injuries. According to the CPSC, an open quick release lever on the bicycle can cause the front wheel to stop or separate completely. The recall applies to all Trek bicycles made between the years of 2000 and 2015. What Are The Consequences of Failing to Report a Defective Product? When companies fail to notify consumer protection agencies of defective products, it can lead to heavy fines. Companies must notify the CPSC…
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Can Bicycle Helmets Protect Cyclists Against Concussions?

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Concussions are among the most common injuries cyclists sustain during bicycle accidents. While helmets are very effective at preventing more serious traumatic brain injuries, they cannot always prevent concussions. Concussions happen when the brain bounces and twists inside of the skull due to the force of an impact, something bicycle helmets have a difficult time preventing. In a 2013 report by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, it was found that current helmet designs do not effectively reduce the risk of sports-related concussions. In fact, there has been a 67 percent increase in bicycle accident related concussions from 1997 to 2011. One study by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons found that cycling accounts for more concussions than any other sport. According to the study, bicycle accidents caused 86,000 concussions in 2009. Football has been in the news lately due to a very high rate of concussions among…
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Two Bicycle Accident Survivors Discuss Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Dudek Law Firm

Two bicycle accident survivors were guests at a public symposium hosted by the Brain Injury Research Center at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Actor Larry Miller and triathlete Greg Parks both suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) from a bicycle accident. Both men shared their stories, talking about how their accident occurred and how they recovered. In 2012, Greg Parks was involved in a bicycle accident that left him with a TBI. He remembers riding in Santa Clarita the day the accident occurred, but the details of what happened are still fuzzy to him. Although he cannot remember the moments that led up to his accident, he does remember the four weeks he spent in the hospital and the rehabilitation that came after. Larry Miller, known for his roles in Seinfeld and Boston Legal, was in a near-fatal bicycle accident that left him on life support for a month. Miller had…
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