[SDCBC] Calling all Engineers & Math Gurus

[markw]

I hope she's ok.  From the sounds of your post, she was over riding her 
headlight since she didn't have time to react.  While I'm not a lawyer, 
it sounds like there's some negligence on the "construction company" yet 
there's also negligence on the riders behalf.  Kind of like riding with 
your eyes closed and not expecting to hit something.  I personally tend 
to like to see where I'm going, and if it's dark enough that I can't 
stop in time for something in front of me, I slow down.  It's not a 
biketopia out there...

Mark




Richard Duquette wrote:
> Dear List mates                                Confidential & Privileged
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> 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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