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Injured In A Scripps Ranch Bicycle Accident?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

Scripps Ranch is a suburb in northeastern San Diego, named after settler E.W. Scripps who settled the region just south of Poway. Scripps Ranch is a scenic community that offers approximately 1,200 acres for fishermen, hikers, motorcyclists and bicyclists looking to enjoy sunny Southern California. Scripps Ranch is a perfect getaway for cyclists, offering trails through its parks and plenty of roads and neighborhoods to explore. Scripps Ranch holds an annual Fourth of July Run & Ride, which offers rides and runs for cyclists and runners of all levels of intensity and experience, including a 50-mile bike ride. Scripps Ranch is generally considered to be a safe community, but it is not free from bicycle accidents. Some of the roads through Scripps Ranch have marked bicycle lanes, but not all of them. Safety experts recommend that cyclists always ride defensively. Never assume that motorists can see you. Equip your bicycle…
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San Diego Sponsors Bike to Work Day

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Dudek Law Firm

San Diego celebrated Bike to Work Day on May 17, an event which was part of National Bike Month. An estimated 7,000-plus San Diego County residents ditched their car or bus pass and rode their bike to work that day. Local businesses and agencies sponsored pit stops around the city, where riders could rest, grab water and refreshments and other gifts such as cycling shirts. It is great that commuters took at least one day to ride to work—but why not make a habit out of it? UT-San Diego featured a piece about Ken Berger, 49, who opted to ditch his car for a bike and ride every day. Berger rides 11 miles each way from his Oceanside home along the San Luis Rey River Trail before hopping on a Metrolink commuter train that takes him 40 miles north to his Newport office. His commute takes longer than when he…
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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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