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Under New Law, California Cyclists to Get Three-Foot Buffer

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

On September 23, California’s governor signed legislation requiring drivers to stay at least three feet away when passing cyclists, according to U-T San Diego. The current law only requires that a driver keep an unspecified safe distance when passing a bicyclist. This new law requiring the three-foot buffer is set to go into effect on September 16, 2014. This new law stemmed from a proposal by Assemblyman Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, as a way to better protect bicyclists from aggressive motorists. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa sponsored Bradford’s bill. Villaraigosa, an avid cyclist, was involved in a 2010 bicycle accident when a taxi driver abruptly pulled in front of him. Other groups that supported the bill included several cycling organizations, such as the California Association of Bicycling Organizations. The governor had vetoed two previous incarnations of this bill in 2011 and 2012, citing provisions in the bills that could both cause…
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Injured In A San Diego Bicycle Accident?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego is the second largest city in California, and its rolling mountains and gorgeous beaches and parks make it a popular destination for tourists and cyclists from all over. Popular cycling neighborhoods in San Diego include Mission Bay and Oceanside, and it is typical to see cyclists training for rides, the Olympics and Ironman competitions as well as casual cyclists enjoying beautiful Southern California. Mission Bay is a public aquatic park that is popular for residents and tourists. It is approximately 4,600 acres. Mission Bay has paved bike paths that wind around the bay, but strong ocean wind gusts can make for challenging rides for less experienced cyclists, although there are no hills. Mount Palomar is a hot spot for more advanced riders seeking a challenge. Cyclists ride 13 miles and 6,140 feet up the mountain to the Palomar Observatory, providing beautiful views of Route 76. Perhaps the best…
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San Francisco Woman Injured in Bicycle Accident

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

A San Francisco woman was taken to the hospital following a June 2 bicycle accident, according to the Marin Independent Journal. Hayley Melidonis, 39, lost control of her bicycle as she was attempting to apply the brakes while riding down a hill. “She came into that left hand curve, locked up her brakes, went out of control and crashed,” said California Highway Patrol spokesman Andrew Barclay. Melidonis was taken to Marin General Hospital. A thorough investigation of this accident should help to answer some of the questions that remain surrounding it. If you are involved in an accident such as this, it is important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Much of the evidence used in cases such as this is gathered in the first 24 hours following the accident. Try and record all the details you can following the accident—get the names of potential witnesses and…
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