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The Door Zone Debate
I would like to comment on pending legislation affecting bicyclists (prompted by a helpful email from Bill Nesper from the League of...
Dec 27, 2016


Duquette Sponsors San Diego Mountain Biking Association
OCEANSIDE, CA. DECEMBER 26, 2016 – On December 13, 2016, the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) and the Law Firm of Richard L....
Dec 25, 2016


13 Ways to Help Win Your Personal Injury Bicycle Case©
Communicate regularly by e-mail and telephonic appointments, as well as schedule in-person appointments with Mr. Duquette to discuss your...
Dec 20, 2016


A Victim's Guide to Sentencing Alternatives
Many bicyclists and pedestrians fall victim to criminal conduct in the process of being injured. In many cases the first thought the...
Dec 13, 2016


Bicycle Light Law at Dark
As the fall leaves change colors, the days get shorter. This means it gets dark earlier. Because many bicyclists commute to work or play,...
Dec 6, 2016


Recovering Money for an Athlete's Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Money is often the only justice an injury victim can receive, as we can't lock up careless drivers-unless the act was criminal. One form...
Nov 29, 2016


TCSD Conversation by Craig Zelent
Richard Duquette was interviewed by Craig Zelent with the Triathlon Club of San Diego: I had the pleasure recently of talking to Richard...
Nov 15, 2016


Brain Injury Basics
BECAUSE THE BRAIN is such a delicate and complicated organ, brain injuries can be a tricky thing to treat--and to prove in court. When...
Oct 19, 2016


Duquette Receives Award
OCEANSIDE, CA. OCTOBER 18, 2016 – Bicycle injury lawyer and advocate Richard Duquette was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the...
Oct 17, 2016


Calculating Pain & Suffering
The law provides for two forms of damages in most bicycle injury cases – Economic and Non- Economic damages. These damages equal justice....
Oct 11, 2016


Bess Bronson Fundraiser at Felix's BBQ with Soul
Join us at Felix's BBQ with Soul restaurant for a fundraising event to elect Bess Bronson for Oceanside School Board on October 12, 2016...
Oct 4, 2016


The Three Feet for Safety Act: "Proving a Violation"
In an effort to increase Safety on California roadways, Governor Brown recently signed into law AB1371, effective September 16, 2014. The...
Oct 4, 2016


Suing a Drunk Driver
Recently I settled what initially looked like a small case for a triathlete/cyclist. We were fortunate to receive the defendant's full...
Sep 25, 2016


How to Prove Your Bicycle Injury Case
Tips to protect your accident rights: If you are injured in an accident below is a list of tips to assist you in protecting your rights...
Sep 20, 2016


CARBON FIBER BIKE© Repair and Recovery
CARBON FIBER BIKE© Repair and Recovery Let's explore several different options to recover for damage to your carbon fiber bike. Its heart...
Sep 17, 2016


Four Tips to Recover a Fair Property Damage Settlement
“The repair estimate for your client’s bicycle is for more than the value of my car.” Insurance Adjusters have said this to me while I’m...
Sep 6, 2016


Reconstructing a Bicycle Crash©
Reconstructing a bicycle crash scene will help you win your case. Here are a few points to consider when analyzing your case. The...
Aug 30, 2016


USMC & San Diego Mountain Biking Association Negotiate to Open Trails
There's good news for mountain bikers, runners and hikers this week! A breaking story has confirmed that public access to the historic...
Aug 30, 2016


Evidence Wins Bicycle Injury Cases
When a cyclist goes down, at the hands of a careless motorist, precise evidence collection will often win the case. It goes without...
Aug 23, 2016


Reconstructing a Bicycle Crash©
Reconstructing a bicycle crash scene will help you win your case. Here are a few points to consider when analyzing your case. The...
Aug 20, 2016
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