[SDCBC] Calling all Engineers & Math Gurus

[Richard Duquette]

Dear List mates                                Confidential & Privileged

Im representing a fellow bicyclist who unfortunately hit a 
construction timber left in the bike lane one nite.She was traveling 
12-15 miles per hour,on a gentle downward slope.She collided before 
she could apply her brakes.She tried, but there wasn't enough time 
even tho she was using a handlebar mounted nite rider lite.She 
swerved to miss one timber, when she hit the culprit...the second 
timber. She weighs 150 lbs. and was wearing a cycling jacket & tights 
(and helmet), when she hit the asphalt.

My questions are:

How far did she travel in the air & on the ground (in total) before 
coming to rest, assuming she essentially slid to a stop. How did you 
calculate this answer.? Your best estimate is fine, with the facts provided.

Regards,

Richard L. Duquette
Bicycle Injury Lawyer since 1983
Carlsbad, CA
760-730-0500
www.911law.com  
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