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Cyclist Thankful After Being Saved By Good Samaritans

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicyclist in Utah is thankful for the people who came to his rescue, referring to them as heroes.  23-year-old Paul Heaton, a student at the University of Utah, was just released from the hospital in late October.  Heaton was pinned underneath a car before good Samaritans lifted it off him.  He said he misjudged the speed of the oncoming car and forgave the driver. “I understand.  Things happen, man.  It’s OK.  I forgive him,” says Heaton, who served for the National Guard in Iraq.  “It’s an accident.  Accidents happen.” He still is healing—his right elbow is shattered, his left forearm is fractured and his shoulder and other elbow are severely injured.  His bicycle helmet prevented a major brain injury—or possibly saved his life.  Another thing that possibly saved his life was the help of the strangers.  When they approached him as he was pinned under the car he told…
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Bicycle Accident Attorney Joshua Bonnici Pursues Bicycle Safety Education And Awareness

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego bicycle accident attorney Joshua Bonnici passed another milestone in his ongoing bicycle safety education.  Fred recently completed the Traffic Skills 201 safety course offered by the League of American Bicyclists. He completed hours of road cycling and successfully demonstrated proficiency avoiding road hazards and common bicycle accidents. This course included a written exam as well as a road course test. Fred previously passed the traffic skills 101 course. Fred also participated in a Children’s Safety Event in September, sponsored by Old Navy. Fred discussed bicycle safety laws with the kids, as well as proper bicycle helmet use. As an avid cyclist and bicycle accident attorney, Fred values bicycle safety greatly, and he will continue to educate himself and the public on its importance. What do you think we can do to increase bicycle safety awareness and protect our children? Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego bicycle safety lawyer.

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Bicycle Helmet Saves Life Of 4-Year-Old Boy

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A 4-year-old boy in Urbandale, Iowa is lucky to be alive after a car hit him while he was riding his bicycle, according to the Chicago Tribune.  Apparently, a toddler who was playing inside the vehicle knocked the transmission into neutral, causing the car to roll and hit the 4-year-old.  The car rolled into a 7-year-old as well, before rolling over the 4-year-old boy’s head. His bicycle helmet saved his life.  Both of the children who were hit went to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  This is far from your common bicycle accident, but it still a great example of a bicycle helmet saving a young life.  If you start practicing bicycle safety from a young age, children will become used to wearing a helmet and make it a habit. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego personal injury attorney.

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