Camp Pendleton Crash Case Settles for Damages and Safer Roads in San Diego County

The Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette is pleased to announce a settlement in a case in which they have been representing a man who was seriously injured in a bicycle accident after being struck by a bus on a road in Camp Pendleton.
By: Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette
 
OCEANSIDE, Calif. - April 9, 2014 - PRLog -- On August 4, 2013, Mr. John Edwards of Oceanside, California, was injured while riding his bicycle on a roadway on the United States Marine Corps’ Camp Pendleton facility.  Mr. Edwards and his bicycle were struck by a bus owned by First Transit, Inc., and operated by Mr. Gamal Mohammed Hamouda.  All parties have successfully resolved the matter to each party’s mutual satisfaction.

As part of the resolution and in the interests of the general public and to the bicycling community specifically, North County Transit District (NCTD) in good faith and concert with First Transit agreed to further advance its Bicycle Safety Program to ensure its conformance with Federal, State and Local laws.

According to its website, First Transit is the nation’s leading bus transportation provider and the world’s leading transportation corporation.

Mr. Edwards is represented by Richard L. Duquette, Esq., who specializes in advocating the interests of bicyclists and ensuring their safety.  His office is located in Oceanside, California.  Mr. Duquette believes the integration of required safety advancements in the negotiated agreement with NCTD and First Transit provides an important opportunity for a nationwide, if not global, improvement of bicycle safety considerations by common carriers.

According to Mr. Duquette, “Regardless of compensation, Mr. Edwards’s overriding concern was to ensure that this type of bus accident, which resulted in serious injuries to him and the death of Udo Heinz, could be prevented going forward.  This agreement’s provision mandatesNCTD and First Transit’s further advancement of its Bicycle Safety Program.  It opens the door for our bicycle community to ensure that its interests are not only considered, but incorporated into the company’s safety policies and procedures.”

The League of American Bicyclists is a national group which promotes the interests of bicyclists.  The League’s Bicycle Friendly America program “provides a roadmap for improving conditions for bicycling in communities, states, businesses and universities.”  The League’s local advocacycontingent is the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (”SDCBC”), whose leading members include pre-eminent cyclists Pete Penseyres (RAAM winner), Jim Baross, Howard LaGrange, and Andy Hanshaw, SDCBC Executive Director.

SDCBC, through Mr. Penseyres’ and Baross’ personal training and instruction, has been involved in NCTD and First Transit’s continuing bicycle safety program.  SDCBC intends to “grab the baton” from Mr. Duquette to ensure that buses and other common carriers “Share the Road” with bicyclists on local, national and global levels.

Currently, Mr. Edwards is working towards healing from this crash.  Showing gratitude and appreciation for his settlement he offered the following kind words:

“Richard Duquette is far more than an attorney.  Last August I was hit by a bus while riding my bicycle and needed help in so many ways.  Richard not only gave me expert legal advice but supported and guided me through the turmoil that was ahead.

He fought for me like a loyal pit bull and genuinely cared about my physical and emotional healing.

My wife and I cannot thank Richard, Kim, Karen and Jim enough for all of their hard work on my case.”

Joltin’ Johnny Edwards – April 7, 2014


Note: This case was filed in the Superior Court, County of San Diego, North County Division as case number 37-2014-00006521-CU-PA-NC.
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