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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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Cyclist Assaults Motorist Following Collision

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicycle accident on October 1 in Oregon lead to an assault on the driver of a vehicle that struck a cyclist, according to The Southern Oregon Mail Tribune. 20-year-old Ryan Pridemore was riding his bicycle with 19-year-old Chelsea Logue as his passenger when 20-year-old Ryan Burton’s car struck them.  After the collision, Logue fell to the ground, suffering minor injuries that were treated at Providence Medford Medical Center.  After the accident, Pridemore assaulted Burton, punching him several times in the face, according to police reports.  Pridemore was issued a citation for violating bicycle safety laws by having a passenger on his bike. Police say that the cyclist failed to stop at an intersection and that the vehicle was already passing through the intersection.  Normally, cyclists have the same responsibilities as drivers, including stopping at red lights and stop signs. Bonnici Law Group APC—San Diego personal injury attorney.

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