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San Diego Injury Attorney Applauds Bakersfield City Council for Protecting Cyclists

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Bakersfield has made its city streets and urban areas more accessible to cyclists and safer for all commuters. Bob Smith of the Bakersfield City Council recently highlighted the steps taken by the council and the Community Services Committee in a contribution to the Bakersfield Californian. Bike lanes will be added to roads, existing bike paths are slotted for re-pavement and “end-of-trip” facilities are going to be built. These facilities will have bike racks and will be well-lit areas near parking facilities. They will come equipped with water fountains, showers and lockers. “This is one of many steps the city is now taking in order to become a more bicycle-friendly city and thereby improve our quality of life,” Smith wrote. “These are the things that not only make life more pleasant for those of us already here, but have been shown to be an important consideration when people and businesses are…
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Injured Iowa Cyclist Receives $1.2 Settlement

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

A bicycle accident victim received a $1.2 million settlement from the city of Coralville, Iowa, as well as the state, according to the Iowa City Press Citizen. Bridgid Ruden lost control of her bicycle on May 24, 2008 as she was riding on the North Ridge Trail on the University of Iowa’s Oakdale campus. Ruden slipped into a coma and required several surgeries. She suffered permanent damage and a traumatic brain injury despite the fact that she was wearing a helmet. According to Ruden’s lawsuit, the city, state and Horsfield construction were negligent and contributed to the accident. The lawsuit alleged that there were flaws in the design of the trail, improper maintenance of the trail and negligence in allowing water and mud to gather on the trail. Her lawsuit claimed these conditions contributed to a foreseeable accident, such as hers. “Obviously, this was a very traumatic event for the…
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San Diego Bicycle Accident Attorney Sends Condolences to California High School Community

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Marion Adams, a California high school teacher and track and field coach, died in a tragic bicycle accident on March 6, according to the Sacramento Bee. Adams, 59, was riding home on his bicycle out of the school’s parking lot after a track practice and turned to wave goodbye to a student before running into a metal swing gate. Adams was rushed to the hospital to undergo emergency surgeries, but he died the following day from his injuries. Adams was a beloved figure in the community and had attended high school at Rio Linda, where he was a teacher and a coach. “Marion was the most popular and nicest man on campus; just a great guy,” said Rio Linda High School Athletic Director Mike Morris. “It’s a huge loss, devastating to our community. He’s an example of how great Rio Linda is as a school and a community. He couldn’t…
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