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A Woman Was Dragged Half a Mile in Terrifying Bicycle Accident

Posted on April 11, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

It’s bad enough to be hit by a car while riding your bike, but a woman in Texas was dragged under the truck that hit her for nearly half a mile. How Did the Bicycle Accident Happen? The woman was travelling via bicycle to the University of Texas, where she is a psychiatry student, when a man in a Dodge truck crashed into her from behind. The driver then continued moving forward, refusing to stop and render aid, while his victim was being dragged beneath him for more than 2000 feet. She was luckily able to avoid a brain injury, but the rest of her body was badly injured. She suffered severe trauma to her leg, hip, and back. He muscles in her lower back, and even her spine, were exposed after the bicycle accident. Witnesses say they could hear screaming from blocks away. After the victim was finally freed…
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This Is Why It’s So Important for Cyclists to Follow California Bicycle Law

Posted on April 4, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

A cyclist was severely injured recently in a bicycle accident in Escondido. Drivers are often dismissive of cyclists on the road, which can result in severe injury or even death, but according to authorities, that was not the case in this incident. Apparently, the cyclist who was injured had run a red light and was struck by a car which had been legally passing through the intersection. The cyclist was immediately taken to the medical center in serious condition. The extent of his injuries made it impossible for the cyclist to speak. In addition to running the red light, healthcare professionals at the hospital where the man was taken say that he had been drinking prior to getting on the bicycle, but it is unknown how much or if he had been impaired at the time of the accident. This unfortunate accident should serve as a reminder to cyclists that…
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5 Signs of Heart Trouble When Riding a Bike

Posted on March 28, 2016 by bonnicilawgroup

Eating healthy, riding your bike every day, and generally living a healthy lifestyle offer no guarantees that you will not suffer heart problems. Surely, you’ve heard at least one story of an active athlete or otherwise seemingly healthy person suffering an unexplainable heart attack. Every person should learn to recognize signs that may point to potential heart trouble when riding a bike. 5 Symptoms of Heart Trouble While Cycling Shortness of Breath – Any unexplained shortness of breath could be a sign that you need to get checked out. If your breathing feels different than what it normally does at a certain exertion level, you may just be developing a cold, but don’t ignore it. Chest Pain – Many men and women who have suffered a heart attack have told doctors that they experienced chest pain for some time prior to the attack, but ignored it thinking it didn’t mean…
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