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Faire une femme de soi avec Janie Duquette du FM103,3invitée : Nicole Richard, autrice, leader visionnaire et enseignante certifiée yoga & méditation KundaliniNicole Richard se spécialise comme enseignante certifiée yoga & méditation Kundalini et guide dans le déploiement de la femme: bien-être • sagesse • intuition • leadership visionnaire. Pétillante et enjouée, elle partage avec humour et profondeur des moyens concrets pour que chacun puisse connecter avec leur nature profonde et déployer ses forces créatrices illimitées. Son expertise est également appuyée de plus de 3000 heures de formations sur la structure énergétique du corps, les mécanismes d’éveil de la conscience, les techniques d’auto-guérison, la méditation et le yoga. Les expériences qu’elle propose o...2021-05-2953 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comNytro Women's Racing TeamIn today’s episode, we’re hearing from accomplished triathletes Julie Dunkle and Leslie Myers of the Nytro Women’s Racing Team. Composed of ten veterans in the sport, their team races all distances. They are prolific podium finishers who have gone on to qualify for world championships, a feat that is by no means easy. “The Nytro Women’s Team is about triathlon but it’s also about women who are empowered and accomplished and are true ambassadors of the sport.” - Julie Dunkle, Captain of the Nytro Women’s Racing Team Julie serves...2018-06-0644 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comNytro Women's Racing TeamIn today’s episode, we’re hearing from accomplished triathletes Julie Dunkle and Leslie Myers of the Nytro Women’s Racing Team. Composed of ten veterans in the sport, their team races all distances. They are prolific podium finishers who have gone on to qualify for world championships, a feat that is by no means easy.
“The Nytro Women’s Team is about triathlon but it’s also about women who are empowered and accomplished and are true ambassadors of the sport.” - Julie Dunkle, Captain of the Nytro Women’s Racing Team
Julie serves as the manager of the triathlon team, a...2018-06-0644 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclists Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer PART 3 OF 3In the previous episode of this series, we talked about marketing lawyer discount scams, sketchy group referral programs, and the importance of your lawyer’s bicycling knowledge in winning your case. Today on Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, we will learn about contingency fee agreements. “...You want an experienced lawyer, not a discount lawyer. You want somebody that will get you the max recovery and if that requires a trial, they’ll go to trial.” - Richard Duquette What is a Contingency Fee? A contingency fee is a payment structure...2018-05-3007 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclists Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer PART 3 OF 3In the previous episode of this series, we talked about marketing lawyer discount scams, sketchy group referral programs, and the importance of your lawyer’s bicycling knowledge in winning your case. Today on Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, we will learn about contingency fee agreements.
“...You want an experienced lawyer, not a discount lawyer. You want somebody that will get you the max recovery and if that requires a trial, they’ll go to trial.” - Richard Duquette
What is a Contingency Fee? A contingency fee is a payment structure where you pay your lawyer’s fees out of the tota...2018-05-3007 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclist guide to hiring an injury lawyer (Part 2 of 3)Previously, we discussed objective guideposts, markers, and reasons for hiring a lawyer. In this second installment of Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, learn about more hiring tips, questions to ask, and pitfalls you need to watch out for to help you in your decision making. “Remember you get to make the call whether you settle or not, but having a good lawyer and getting to a good lawyer right away makes a big difference.” - Richard Duquette How to Deal with Marketing Discount Lawyers Fee discounts seem very tempting from the outse...2018-05-2311 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclist guide to hiring an injury lawyer (Part 2 of 3)Previously, we discussed objective guideposts, markers, and reasons for hiring a lawyer. In this second installment of Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, learn about more hiring tips, questions to ask, and pitfalls you need to watch out for to help you in your decision making.
“Remember you get to make the call whether you settle or not, but having a good lawyer and getting to a good lawyer right away makes a big difference.” - Richard Duquette
How to Deal with Marketing Discount Lawyers Fee discounts seem very tempting from the outset. However, you need to tread carefully in or...2018-05-2311 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, Part 1 How to find the best attorney to represent you. In this episode, we'll discuss the Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer. Learn how to hire, the best attorneys, professional tips, and pitfalls. "This series seeks to help bicyclists hire the best attorney -- the real lawyers, the trial lawyers, the people that will fight for you that are effective advocates as opposed to 'marketing' lawyers." - Richard Duquette Reasons Why People Hire a Lawyer Every case is different and every client is unique. Similarly, you can hire a spe...2018-05-1614 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, Part 1How to find the best attorney to represent you. In this episode, we'll discuss the Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer. Learn how to hire, the best attorneys, professional tips, and pitfalls.
"This series seeks to help bicyclists hire the best attorney -- the real lawyers, the trial lawyers, the people that will fight for you that are effective advocates as opposed to 'marketing' lawyers." - Richard Duquette
Reasons Why People Hire a Lawyer Every case is different and every client is unique. Similarly, you can hire a specific lawyer for your case. The criteria typically aligns with that la...2018-05-1614 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comWhy It Makes Dollars & Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast, Part 2Hesitant to hire a lawyer fast? In this episode, we'll discuss social media pitfalls and designing a damages strategy. "The information between you and your attorney is sacrosanct. It protects you and is worth its weight in gold." - Richard Duquette Pitfall of Sharing Your Crash In today's day and age, many post information on social media about their crash or bicycle accidents. They openly discuss it with people they connect with. Unfortunately, the same act can actually be a case killer. Many eyes will be on yo...2018-05-0905 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comWhy It Makes Dollars & Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast, Part 2Hesitant to hire a lawyer fast? In this episode, we'll discuss social media pitfalls and designing a damages strategy.
"The information between you and your attorney is sacrosanct. It protects you and is worth its weight in gold." - Richard Duquette
Pitfall of Sharing Your Crash In today's day and age, many post information on social media about their crash or bicycle accidents. They openly discuss it with people they connect with. Unfortunately, the same act can actually be a case killer.
Many eyes will be on you, including the insurance companies. Anything you say can be used against you.
Ho...2018-05-0905 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comWhy It Makes Dollars and Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast (Part 1 of 2) Not sure whether you should hire a bicycle injury lawyer for your case? Prospective clients often delay in hiring for various reasons. Understand why it makes dollars & sense to hire a lawyer fast! "There are a lot of reasons [for the delay], ranging from uncertainty about the merits of their case to wanting to avoid the appearance of being litigious." - Richard Duquette Two Things to Consider Every client has his own set of reasons for hesitating hiring a bicycle injury lawyer. But there are two things to bear in...2018-04-2508 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comWhy It Makes Dollars and Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast (Part 1 of 2)Not sure whether you should hire a bicycle injury lawyer for your case? Prospective clients often delay in hiring for various reasons. Understand why it makes dollars & sense to hire a lawyer fast!
"There are a lot of reasons [for the delay], ranging from uncertainty about the merits of their case to wanting to avoid the appearance of being litigious." - Richard Duquette
Two Things to Consider Every client has his own set of reasons for hesitating hiring a bicycle injury lawyer. But there are two things to bear in mind. One is the minimal risks and the other i...2018-04-2508 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCalifornia Legal Ethics What to look for in an attorney? How to measure his competence? This is the first in a series of episodes that focus on California Legal Ethics. "An attorney must competently perform legal services." - Richard Duquette What Is a Competent Attorney You can hear from a lot of attorneys in the industry. Unfortunately, not all of them are competent enough to handle a case or to represent a client. According to People v. Mckenzie (1983) 34 Cal 3rd 616, 631, the duty of a lawyer is to represent the client zealously within the bounds of the law. Competence requires diligence, learning and skill, and the ab...2018-04-1106 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCalifornia Legal EthicsWhat to look for in an attorney? How to measure his competence? This is the first in a series of episodes that focus on California Legal Ethics.
"An attorney must competently perform legal services." - Richard Duquette
What Is a Competent Attorney You can hear from a lot of attorneys in the industry. Unfortunately, not all of them are competent enough to handle a case or to represent a client.
According to People v. Mckenzie (1983) 34 Cal 3rd 616, 631, the duty of a lawyer is to represent the client zealously within the bounds of the law. Competence requires diligence, learning and skill, an...2018-04-1106 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comValuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Part 2Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Pt.2. is a continuation of part 1 where we discussed economic and non-economic damages. Today we focus on the non-economic damages such as your loss of bicycling enjoyment and how to value those. Involving the Jurors As famous trial lawyer Moe Levine says, “We should look at the whole person. How were they affected. This is not to gain sympathy, but empathy (understanding). The emphasis is not on how bad their life is now, but on the good things about their life that they can no longer enjoy. It is...2018-04-0211 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comValuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Part 2Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Pt.2. is a continuation of part 1 where we discussed economic and non-economic damages. Today we focus on the non-economic damages such as your loss of bicycling enjoyment and how to value those.
Involving the Jurors As famous trial lawyer Moe Levine says, “We should look at the whole person. How were they affected. This is not to gain sympathy, but empathy (understanding). The emphasis is not on how bad their life is now, but on the good things about their life that they can no longer enjoy. It is not mere grief, but obj...2018-04-0210 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comValuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Part 1Richard Duquette’s job is to get his clients’ money. Money is justice. When you’re injured, you lose more than personal property, hospital bills and time off work. There is a value assigned to a loss of a bicyclists lifestyle. Richard helps you determine Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle in two episodes. Economic Damages Economic damages are hard losses such as lost earnings, life-care plan, and medical bills which must be paid back as out of-pocket expenses. These damages are called special damages because they are easily quantified and highly specific in nature...2018-03-2111 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comValuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Part 1Richard Duquette’s job is to get his clients’ money. Money is justice. When you’re injured, you lose more than personal property, hospital bills and time off work. There is a value assigned to a loss of a bicyclists lifestyle. Richard helps you determine Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle in two episodes.
Economic Damages Economic damages are hard losses such as lost earnings, life-care plan, and medical bills which must be paid back as out of-pocket expenses. These damages are called special damages because they are easily quantified and highly specific in nature. They are proven by actual...2018-03-2111 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com069: Bicycle Store Test Ride AgreementBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP69 Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue
Bicycle shops are wise to obtain a written release to protect their interests. What should a prospective client understand when he agrees to the terms and signs the document? Find out in this episode titled Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue.
Importance of Educating Test Riders It is important for bicycle store owners to educate their prospective clients about the agreement. Clients should understand the issues involved.
One issue is the place that the bicyclist is riding can be...2017-11-0807 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicycle Store Test Ride AgreementBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP69 Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue Bicycle shops are wise to obtain a written release to protect their interests. What should a prospective client understand when he agrees to the terms and signs the document? Find out in this episode titled Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement and Covenant Not to Sue. Importance of Educating Test Riders It is important for bicycle store owners to educate their prospective clients about the agreement. Clients should understand the i...2017-11-0807 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com068: Fairly Defining the Legal Risk of BicyclingBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP68 Fairly Defining the Legal Risk of Bicycling
On this episode of Bicycling and the Law, Richard Duquette talks about fairly defining the legal risk of bicycling. A valid perspective requires we discuss bicyclists personal responsibility and protecting the business entities involved in bicycling. What makes a risk legal and what are some of the ways an insurance company can use to escape responsibility? Tune in!
Written Release as a Way of Escape There are a couple of ways for an insurance company to escape responsibility. Three ways are; a written release, primary a...2017-11-0110 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comFairly Defining the Legal Risk of BicyclingBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP68 Fairly Defining the Legal Risk of Bicycling On this episode of Bicycling and the Law, Richard Duquette talks about fairly defining the legal risk of bicycling. A valid perspective requires we discuss bicyclists personal responsibility and protecting the business entities involved in bicycling. What makes a risk legal and what are some of the ways an insurance company can use to escape responsibility? Tune in! Written Release as a Way of Escape There are a couple of ways for a...2017-11-0110 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com067: When is a turning movement IllegalBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP67 When Is a Turning Movement Illegal?
Turning movements include 90-degree turns and lane changes. When done properly, they keep a bicyclist safe on the road. When is a turning movement illegal? Tune in!
The Need for Safety The California Vehicle Code 22017 states that turning movement must be done with "reasonable safety." For that, the bicyclist must provide a signal before making a turn.
Sometimes a car will speed up and try to catch up with the bicyclist. It is important for the bicyclist to protect himself and abide by the law when m...2017-09-2007 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comWhen is a turning movement IllegalBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP67 When Is a Turning Movement Illegal? Turning movements include 90-degree turns and lane changes. When done properly, they keep a bicyclist safe on the road. When is a turning movement illegal? Tune in! The Need for Safety The California Vehicle Code 22017 states that turning movement must be done with "reasonable safety." For that, the bicyclist must provide a signal before making a turn. Sometimes a car will speed up and try to catch up with the bicyclist. I...2017-09-2007 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com066: Night Riders and CommutersBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP66 Night Riders and Commuters
Commuting and riding a bicycle, both improves health and saves money. More and more people are deciding to do so even in the dark. But when faced with an injury, how well do you know your rights? Listen to this episode on night riders and commuters.
"Although (commuting) is good for the heart and for the planet, you have to take safety very seriously." - Richard Duquette
The Law's Definition of Darkness According to Richard, insurance companies will try to claim your negligence. They see you partly at fa...2017-09-1306 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comNight Riders and Commuters Bicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP66 Night Riders and Commuters Commuting and riding a bicycle, both improves health and saves money. More and more people are deciding to do so even in the dark. But when faced with an injury, how well do you know your rights? Listen to this episode on night riders and commuters. "Although (commuting) is good for the heart and for the planet, you have to take safety very seriously." - Richard Duquette The Law's Definition of Darkness According to Richard, insurance companies will try to claim your negligence. They see you partly at f...2017-09-1306 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comEP065: Recovering Damages for Veterans -- the Benefit of Sports for Our MilitaryBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP65 Recovering Damages for Veterans -- the Benefit of Sports for Our Military
What do recreational activities do for our soldiers? How do they help them recover? Tune in as Richard discusses their benefit and the factors by which the injured military could recover. Here's Recovering Damages for Veterans -- the Benefit of Sports for Our Military.
"He smiles at the young soldiers;
Tells them it's alright.
He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight.
Soon there'll be blood and many will die.
Mothers and fathers back home they will cry."
- Eri...2017-09-0607 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comRecovering Damages for Veterans -- the Benefit of Sports for Our MilitaryBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP65 Recovering Damages for Veterans -- the Benefit of Sports for Our Military What do recreational activities do for our soldiers? How do they help them recover? Tune in as Richard discusses their benefit and the factors by which the injured military could recover. Here's Recovering Damages for Veterans -- the Benefit of Sports for Our Military. "He smiles at the young soldiers; Tells them it's alright. He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight....2017-09-0607 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com064: The Bicyclist JurorBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP64 The Bicyclist Juror
There are times when bicyclists receive a Jury Service summons to the courthouse. What would you do when that happens to you? People can have different responses. For this, Richard shares some insights on The Bicyclist Juror. How is bicycling connected to jury duty? Tune in!
On Jury Duty
The conflict typically comes when a call is received from an injured bicyclist. Many would try to go through the process on their own. They do it in hopes that they will be treated fairly.
Sometimes the need to face a...2017-08-3008 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comThe Bicyclist Juror Bicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP64 The Bicyclist Juror There are times when bicyclists receive a Jury Service summons to the courthouse. What would you do when that happens to you? People can have different responses. For this, Richard shares some insights on The Bicyclist Juror. How is bicycling connected to jury duty? Tune in! On Jury Duty The conflict typically comes when a call is received from an injured bicyclist. Many would try to go through the process on their own. They do it in...2017-08-3007 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comEP063: DMV JusticeBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP63 DMV Justice
What do you do when you encounter an accident with an incompetent motorist? On today's episode, Richard Duquette discusses DMV Justice. Listen to his insights on how the Department of Motor Vehicles can help, and understand how you can proceed with your case.
Dealing with an Incompetent Motorist In bicycling, you could encounter motorists who are suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Or, they may simply be old and decrepit.
Many do not want to give up their independence and driver's license. The DMV can help you if you are following a f...2017-08-2316 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comDMV Justice Bicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP63 DMV Justice What do you do when you encounter an accident with an incompetent motorist? On today's episode, Richard Duquette discusses DMV Justice. Listen to his insights on how the Department of Motor Vehicles can help, and understand how you can proceed with your case. Dealing with an Incompetent Motorist In bicycling, you could encounter motorists who are suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Or, they may simply be old and decrepit. Many do not want to give up their independence and driver's license. The DMV can help...2017-08-2314 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com062: Paying your medical billsBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP62 Paying Your Medical Bills
Once you have identified your medical bills as stated in the previous episode, the next step is to pay them. This is what Richard Duquette discusses on today's episode, Paying Your Medical Bills. Tune in for tips and insights to guide you in the process!
Information Upon Paying Your Medical Bills To pay your medical bills, you can use your private health insurance. First consider the type of insurance you have. They key is to pay your medical providers.
You will need to provide you healthcare policy number, co...2017-08-1611 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comPaying your medical bills Bicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP62 Paying Your Medical Bills Once you have identified your medical bills as stated in the previous episode, the next step is to pay them. This is what Richard Duquette discusses on today's episode, Paying Your Medical Bills. Tune in for tips and insights to guide you in the process! Information Upon Paying Your Medical Bills To pay your medical bills, you can use your private health insurance. First consider the type of insurance you have. They key is to pay your medical providers. You will need to provide you healthcare policy number, contact information and insurance information. Also, follow up with email or calls. Cooperate with Your Insu...2017-08-1610 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com061: Negotiating medical billsBicycling and the Law
Richard L. Duquette
EP61 Negotiating Medical Bills Made Easy
Bicyclists sometimes deal with expensive medical bills which range from around $30,000 to $60,000. It depends on what the hospital does to treat them. For this, Richard Duquette talks about Negotiating Medical Bills Made Easy. Tune in for some tips and insights about it!
Start of the Problem The problem in negotiating medical bills typically starts after the bicyclist receives them. Add to that the calls he receives from the insurance agencies.
Such situations can be very stressful for the injured bicyclist. In the future, Richard will talk about un...2017-08-0912 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comNegotiating medical bills Bicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP61 Negotiating Medical Bills Made Easy Bicyclists sometimes deal with expensive medical bills which range from around $30,000 to $60,000. It depends on what the hospital does to treat them. For this, Richard Duquette talks about Negotiating Medical Bills Made Easy. Tune in for some tips and insights about it! Start of the Problem The problem in negotiating medical bills typically starts after the bicyclist receives them. Add to that the calls he receives from the insurance agencies. Such situations can be very stressful for the injured bicyclist. In the future, Richard will talk about unfair debt collection laws. Tip #1: Request an Itemized Billing Statement When you discharge fr...2017-08-0911 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com060: Getting your fair share of the settlementWhen getting your fair share of the settlement, often the lawyer should put together a basic accounting. But what if your health care insurance company demands that you repay them from the settlement proceeds you receive? This is what Richard Duquette discusses in this episode. Tune in!
A Right to Reimbursement One important thing to consider is that insurance companies know you need to factor in settlements, reimbursement claims, and lanes. On their end, they believe they have the right to be reimbursed.
There are a variety of liens to consider. Among them are super liens, government liens, medicare liens, a...2017-08-0211 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comGetting your fair share of the settlement When getting your fair share of the settlement, often the lawyer should put together a basic accounting. But what if your health care insurance company demands that you repay them from the settlement proceeds you receive? This is what Richard Duquette discusses in this episode. Tune in! A Right to Reimbursement One important thing to consider is that insurance companies know you need to factor in settlements, reimbursement claims, and lanes. On their end, they believe they have the right to be reimbursed. There are a variety of liens to...2017-08-0211 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com059: The Black Cyclone with Nelson Vails and John HowardIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette interviews the Olympians Nelson Vails and John Howard in the show, “The Black Cyclone.”
The Black Cyclone This is a movie based on the book John Howard has written. The book was based on Marshall “Major” Taylor, born in 1878 in Indiana, and in 1899 won the World Track Championships in Montreal Quebec, Canada. Major Taylor was the first black world champion of any major sport. Major Taylor was a trendsetter, an icon, and a forgotten American hero.
Nelson Vails and John Howard Richard has a picture of Nelson hanging in his hall of fame. Nelson’s n...2017-07-2638 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comThe Black Cyclone with Nelson Vails and John Howard In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette interviews the Olympians Nelson Vails and John Howard in the show, “The Black Cyclone.” The Black Cyclone This is a movie based on the book John Howard has written. The book was based on Marshall “Major” Taylor, born in 1878 in Indiana, and in 1899 won the World Track Championships in Montreal Quebec, Canada. Major Taylor was the first black world champion of any major sport. Major Taylor was a trendsetter, an icon, and a forgotten American hero. Nelson Vails and John Howard Richard has a pictu...2017-07-2637 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comWhy do trucks and bikes collide? Every year, hundreds of bicyclists are killed by truck accidents. Why do trucks and bikes collide? In today's episode, Richard Duquette explores a variety of risk factors that cause truck-bicycle accidents. Tune in to understand how you can proceed with your case! Cause #1: Driver Fatigue More than half of the total truck accidents involve driver fatigue. Truck drivers can drive up to 16 hours every day. But many times they compile a total of 60 hours in less than 5 days. Companies pay these drivers to produce. Log book, receipts, and vouchers ca...2017-07-1911 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclists Can Recover Justice from an Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist What do you do when you get into an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist? Many times the bad guy in such cases doesn't have enough insurance to cover for the damages. Tune in to understand how you can proceed with your case! Uninsured Motorist vs Underinsured Motorist There is a big difference between the uninsured and the underinsured motorists. An uninsured motorist is the bad guy without insurance. An underinsured motorist, on the other hand, is the bad guy who doesn't have enough insurance. In these cases, it...2017-07-1209 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comRecording Your Ride: Evidence and Liability Part 2Bicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP56 Recording Your Ride: Evidence and Liability Part 2 In this episode titled Recording Your Ride: Evidence and Liability Part 2, Richard Duquette focuses on police officers. Bicyclists typically get in touch with the police when they get into an accident. At other times, it could be the police themselves who call these bicyclists on a halt for committing traffic violations or when trespassing a property. But, how far can a bicyclist record his experiences? Tune in! Issues in the Open Space P...2017-07-0516 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comRecording Your Ride: Evidence and Liability Part 1 Bicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP55 Recording Your Ride: Evidence and Liability Part 1 Video evidence can help resolve cases. Through videos, bicyclists can present helpful information as to when, where, and what happened. But, what does the California law say about it? Tune in to this episode titled Recording Your Ride: Evidence and Liability Part 1! Recording Moments The Bank of America recently had to settle a call suit amounting to 2 million USD. They failed to properly warn the people of their service to record phone calls automatically. In the end, they agreed to pay for the civ...2017-06-2815 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclists Can Recover Justice On today’s episode, Richard Duquette discusses how bicyclists can recover justice. This primarily concerns issues involving uninsured or underinsured motorists. Tune in and learn how you can proceed with your case! Dealing with Insurance Coverage An uninsured motorist is someone without an insurance, while the underinsured is someone who has a limited insurance coverage. If these bad guys hit you, the good thing is your auto policy can make up for it. Take for example if the bad guy only has $15,000 in his insurance, but the damage costs $100,000. You...2017-06-2112 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comMade in the USA Part 2 On today’s episode, Richard Duquette talks about Made in the USA Part 2. This series aims to present how local consumers and bicycle retailers can avoid defective foreign bicycles. Tune in to hear classic insights about the judicial system, how you can take action, and some practical legal solutions! A Brief Recap In the previous episode, you heard about how expensive litigation is for the hurt bicyclist or retailer. Also, you heard about how some bicycles are designed. The design process can be done in the US, but the products could come from ove...2017-06-1416 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comMade in the USA Part 1On today’s episode, Richard Duquette talks about the concerns revolving around local bicycle consumers and retailers. How can they protect themselves from defective bicycles from other countries? Nowadays, competing manufacturers and retailers abound even in the internet. Tune in to Made in the USA Part 1! Background of the Series The US imported more than 7 million bicycles in 2012. Primary sources were China and Taiwan. Many of the units were attractive, but some were defectively designed and manufactured. Unfortunately, the defects have the tendency to harm the bicyclist. If you try to sue the ma...2017-06-0714 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCorporate Culture and Bicyclist Part 3 On today’s episode, Richard Duquette discusses Corporate Culture and Bicyclist Part 3. Each corporation is unique and has its own bylaws. When dealing with the law, it is helpful to be completely fair and neutral. Tune in and learn about transparency, record keeping, and other related issues! The Last in a Series In the first episode of this series, Richard talked about rogue corporations, the different responsibilities, and particular case studies. The second episode tackled law and ethics, nonprofit categories, and other related topics. There are things that can be do...2017-05-3110 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCorporate Culture and Bicyclist Part 2 On today’s episode, Richard Duquette talks about Corporate Culture and Bicyclist Part 2. Listen as he shares some classic insights on nonprofit law and ethics! A Community for Bicyclists The State of California has a bicycling community that has a wide array of nonprofit organizations. These organizations represent the bicyclists’ interests in a variety of ways. The good thing about them is they help bring the bicyclists together. They share their passion, and provide foster education, information, advocacy, and support. Categories of Nonprofit Organizations There are dif...2017-05-2417 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comPlaintiffs attorneys and reforming corporate culture On today’s episode, Richard Duquette shares some classic insights about Plaintiff's Attorneys and Reforming Corporate Culture. Society typically sees plaintiff’s attorneys as people who are just after money. This idea, however, is not necessarily true. Tune in to learn about what these attorneys do and how they can bring about change in the corporate world! The Need for Plaintiff’s Attorneys Honest corporate profitability drives the American economy. But, once in awhile, corporations have business practices that are sharp for Americans. One example is when Volkswagen programmed 600,000 vehicles...2017-05-1712 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comGPS to the Bicyclists RescueOn today’s episode, Richard Duquette discusses GPS to the Bicyclists’ Rescue. Spending some amount for a GPS is worth it. Bicyclists never know when they could get into accident. Tune in and learn how a GPS can help you in a case! How a GPS can Help Reconstructing a bicycle crash is becoming more scientific. There are ways to counter insurance and company tactics that tend to reduce the value of a claim. Among which, is the use of a GPS. A gps device can help establish the general point of im...2017-05-1008 min
Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicycling Drunk in CaliforniaOn today’s episode, Richard Duquette discusses Bicycling Drunk in California. Bicyclists sometimes violate the law for drunk driving. Tune in to know about its legal consequences, and understand how you can proceed with a case! Bicycling Drunk Richard sometimes sees bicyclists who come in groups. They travel from one bar to another, and leave drunk. However, it’s important to know that riding a bike while impaired has legal consequences. It is classified as a misdemeanor. (For bicycling drunk in California, see California Vehicle Code Section 21200.5.) Not only does bicycling under...2017-05-0306 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comLost Earning Capacity Part 2 Military PlaintiffsBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP46 Lost Earning Capacity Part 2 Military Plaintiffs On today’s episode, Richard Duquette and Justin Nelson discuss Lost Earning Capacity Part 2 Military Plaintiffs. A bicycle injury can affect a military personnel’s career. Listen and learn how military plaintiffs can proceed with their case! Entitled to Receive More Richard has represented lots of marines. In a recent case, a marine underwent surgery due to a bicycling accident. He turned down the $50k offer from the insurance compan...2017-04-2620 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comLost Earning Capacity Part 1 General PrinciplesBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP45 Lost Earning Capacity Part 1 General Principles On today’s episode, Richard Duquette and Justin Nelson discuss Lost Earning Capacity Part 1 General Principles. In a bicycle case, the injured is entitled to more than just medical bills. There are a variety of compensable damages. Tune in to learn about the principles behind the issue to understand how to proceed with a case! A Brief Overview The first episode aims to present the general principles behind the loss of earning capacity. Ric...2017-04-1913 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicycle and Wrongful Death Part 3 DamagesBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP44 Bicycle and Wrongful Death Part 3 Damages On today’s episode, Richard Duquette discusses Bicycle and Wrongful Death Part 3 Damages with Justin Nelson. How do you value damages? What can surviving families do to strengthen the case? Tune in to this insightful talk! Ways to Analyze Damages It is difficult to value damages in a death claim. It comes with the question: How do you put value on human life? Still, the ultimate goal is to receive justice. 2017-04-1219 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicycle and Wrongful Death Part 2 Who May Claim DamagesBicycling and the Law Richard L. Duquette EP43 Bicycle and Wrongful Death Part 2 Who May Claim Damages On today’s episode, Richard Duquette discusses Bicycle and Wrongful Death Part 2 Who May Claim Damages with Justin Nelson. Wrongful deaths cause extreme pain and stress to the surviving relatives. To maximize recovery, it’s important to keep them intact. Tune in to learn who are eligible and to understand how such cases can be resolved! Classes of Eligible Survivors In a wrongful death suit, the plaintiff are the surviving relat...2017-04-0513 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comProving fault: Bicycles and wrongful death On today’s episode, Richard Duquette discusses bicycles and wrongful death. In this first part of a series, learn how to prove fault and how to distinguish between a wrongful death and a survival action. Intro to the Three-part Series Bicyclists sometimes lose their lives from auto collisions. Richard has handled such cases on wrongful death. They are serious, highly emotional, and require the skill of a lawyer. This is what 911 Law will be discussing today and in the succeeding episodes. Learn about the legal remedies and other related conc...2017-03-2909 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comWhat is a lawful order On today’s episode, Richard Duquette interviews Jack Smith and Justin Nelson about what is a lawful order. Sometimes police officers and bicyclists argue over what is right when it comes to road issues. How are they supposed to deal with such situations? Tune in to this episode! A Legal Tandem Jack is the President of Jack Smith Consulting and Investigative Services. He once worked at the LAPD, and helped form the Venice Bicycle Patrol. At present, he works with prosecutors and defense attorneys in the subjects of Police Practices and Procedures and the...2017-03-2225 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBike safety and handling with Rick Schultz In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses Bike Safety and Handling with Rick Schultz. Rick is an avid cyclist, who specializes in power-based training. Tune in and learn how you can ride safer and race better! Meet Rick Schultz Rick trains, races, and coaches in southern California. He is an engineer by profession and offers power-based coaching at BikeFitnessCoaching.com. He is a cycling Level 2 coach, bike fitter, and prolific product reviewer. Rick is also a USAC certified trainer and teaches beginner programs. His books include Bike F...2017-03-1532 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comProving MTBI Part III In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the evidentiary issues and codes in Proving Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Part 3. Tune in to help you decide how to proceed with your case! Providing Evidence to Trial Proper evaluation can help support a case. As discussed in the previous episode, this can be done through diagnostic tools and neuropsychological tests. Brain injury cases can be costly as it can require experts and specialists to provide a reliable testimony. In this, the plaintiff has the right to secure...2017-03-0810 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comProving MTBI Part II In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the importance and ways of checking lifestyle changes in Proving Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Part 2. Tune in to help you decide how to proceed with your case! Probing Lifestyle Changes In any case, it is essential for the plaintiff to prove the lifestyle changes caused by the injury. As some say, a brain injury is considered permanent or long term if it still exists after 6 months. Insurances companies often use diagnostic imaging to deny the basis of the cl...2017-03-0110 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comProving MTBI Part I In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the symptoms and tools in Proving Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Part 1. Tune in to help you decide how to proceed with your case! Mild Traumatic Brain Injury In a crash, a bicyclist can get different types of injuries from small wounds to traumatic ones. A serious injury, such as a mild traumatic brain injury (MBTI), can increase the value of the settlement by $100,000 or more. MBTIs can affect a person permanently. For this, a 3-part series will be ava...2017-02-2213 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comGood samaritans are protected In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses how Good Samaritans are Protected. Tune in to help you decide when and how to help an injured bicyclist! In Good Hands Some people may fear having to face a lawsuit when they come upon a downed rider. They fear the liabilities that can possibly come along with the accident. For this, a few could just stand around the victim while the others ride by without providing help. Suppose a good samaritan comes along. Well, there’s nothing...2017-02-1506 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclists Rights Against Public Entities, Immunities Shield Part IIIIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette shares the list of immunities that protect the government from a lawsuit. Tune in to Bicyclists Rights against Public Entities, Immunities Shield to help you decide how to proceed with your case! A Careful Decision The government enjoys various immunities to liability. Therefore, it is important to choose the right case before filing a claim. Filing a lawsuit is risky compared to filing a claim, because of the consequences it entails. For this, make sure you have an experienced lawyer to de...2017-02-0815 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclists Rights Against Public Entities Part IIIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the different types of claims and how to successfully bring them to court. Tune in to Bicyclists Rights against Public Entities, Potholes to Trails Part 2 to help you decide how to proceed with your case! Building a Permissible Claim There are different types of claims, particularly in cases where an injured bicyclist will be allowed to sue a public entity. Whatever the claim, the bicyclist must be able to prove the “dangerous condition” that would warrant the case to go to court. ...2017-02-0112 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicyclists Rights against Public Entities Potholes to Trails Part IIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the procedure in imposing liabilities against state and local entities. Tune in to Bicyclists Rights against Public Entities, Potholes to Trails Part 1 to learn how you can proceed with your claim! Historical Overview Sovereign immunities used to exempt public entities from liabilities. Rooted in the divine right of the kings, the idea came with the belief that kings could do no wrong when enacting a law with their official capacities. Any law they enact, hence, serve only for the general good and cannot be d...2017-01-2510 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comEconomics of a small bike injury case In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the economics of justice in a small bike injury case. Richard provides a realistic perspective in Economics of a Small Bike Injury Case to help you decide how to proceed with your case. Historical Overview The legal claim field has titled to the side of the insurance adjuster. In the 80’s a typical case settled for 3 times the medical bills. This provided for pain and suffering in addition to paying for the medical bills. Everyone walked away generally happy. In the 90’s insurance companies began pumping mi...2017-01-1819 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comGrassroots bicyclist advocacyIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses Grassroots Bicyclist Advocacy. Tune in to learn about the basic principles in promoting safety for bicyclists! On the Same Trail Safety is always important in bicycling. With it stands the need for pertinent changes in both legislative and local sectors. Everyone doesn’t have to be in the same political party. However, we can always agree on key issues to help make our roads and recreational trails safer for bicyclists. Grassroots Organizing 101 To be e...2017-01-1113 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comTen tips to avoid being dooredIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses Ten Tips to Avoid Being Doored. Richard’s prior episode discussed the Door Zone Debate and where to ride to be safe and in compliance with the law. How Often Does It Happen Cyclists are doored more often that you would think. Although cyclist try hard to avoid this dangerous occurrence, it is second only to a vehicular right hook turn as a cause of bicycle injuries. Richard has successfully investigating and resolving several doored injury cases, he’s offering his tips to avoid an injury.2017-01-0408 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comDoor zone debateIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the Door Zone Debate. Bicyclists are generally required to ride as far to the right as possible or practical or in a posted bike lane. Two Sides The conservative view is to ride as close the right as possible. That is the law and you should follow the law as closely as possible. Others say to take the lane completely to the conflict of the law. Resolve the Door Zone Debate When riding in a door zone, realistically cyclists must know that mo...2016-12-2807 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com13 ways to win your bike case In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses strategies to increase your success with 13 Ways to Win Your Bike Case. Communicate with Your Lawyer Keep in contact with your lawyer regarding doctor’s appointments via email or phone. Schedule in-person appointments even if they are brief. This will keep you both up to date with your case. It holds your lawyer accountable because they will have to review your file. Avoid Posting Online This is really really important. Avoid posting any pictures or content regarding your case on any social media or intern...2016-12-2111 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comA victim's guide to sentencing In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses A Victim's Guide to Sentencing with Michael Norton, an attorney from North San Diego County. Criminal Conduct Many bicycle and pedestrians fall victim to criminal conduct in the process of being injured. The issue then becomes how do you compensate them. Victims can seek punishment and retribution. Some of the accused end up in prison for their criminal conduct. However that’s separate from collecting money. Who Becomes the Target? Many times, in a criminal case, the defense attorney will work with the p...2016-12-1422 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicycle light law at darkIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses Bicycle Light Law at Dark. As the fall leaves change colors and the days get shorter the sun sets earlier. This affects many cyclists who commute during the dark hours. Determining Sunset and Sunrise In California, darkness is defined as :30 after sunset and :30 before sunrise. To precisely define that, look on the Navy Meteorological and Oceanography Command website. Here you find various standards of time. If you look at June 14, 2014, it was the shortest night of the year. There were 14:54 of daylight and sunset was at 8...2016-12-0706 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comLoss of enjoyment of life In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses recovering an athlete's Loss of Enjoyment of Life. In a prior episode “Calculating Pain and Suffering” Richard discussed how to Loss of enjoyment of life prove pain and suffering. One of the points in proving pain and suffering was the loss of enjoyment of life. Money as Justice Since money is often the only justice a victim receives from a careless driver, it’s important that we get as much money as possible. When the courthouse doors close, you want a solid verdict for compensation to make you...2016-11-3012 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comDefense Medical Exam In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the medical exam set by the defense using a doctor of their choosing known as a Defense Medical Exam or DME The Insurance Company Secret To minimize their losses or the amount they have to pay, insurance companies will set a DME. This exam is not designed to help you receive the medical treatment you seek to get better. Your Responsibility First, be truthful and honest. This will help your doctor and lawyer with your case. Make sure your expert is able to show you...2016-11-2322 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comConversation with Richard DuquetteIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses his Conversation with Richard Duquette by Craig Zelent. Craig took some time to interview Richard and find out who he really is. The Most Influential Person in Richard’s Life? Thomas Woodhall, Richard’s grandfather was the most influential person in Richard’s life. He was a city bus driver in Detroit for over 20 years until his death from throat cancer. His death caused Richard to think about the value of life and health. He began to train for and then competed in Ironman New Zealand and...2016-11-1619 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comA brief history of marijuana legalization In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses a Brief History of Marijuana Legalization with Mark Bluemel an experienced marijuana lawyer. How History Affects a Case The history of marijuana legalization in important when dealing with jurors. Oftentimes they come from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Their perspective and perception will affect how your rights are viewed should you go in front of a jury. Medicinal Use Marijuana has been used medicinally for over 5000 years. To put that into perspective, acupuncture which is a well accepted healing art has only been around...2016-11-0912 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicycling and drugged driversIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette Bicycling and Drugged Drivers. Joining Richard is marijuana expert attorney Mark Bluemel from San Diego. Richard’s Experience Richard Duquette had handled many bicycling injury cases involving motorists driving drugged. This includes methamphetamine, opiates, benzodiazepine, alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications or the combinations thereof. He has seen a lot of these cases and he feels it is important to focus on marijuana specifically. Marijuana Legalization In California, medicinal marijuana was legalized in 1996 through Prop 215. Since then there has a been a national movement towards f...2016-11-0215 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comGod made a trial lawyer Richard L. Duquette discusses the attributes of a trial lawyer and the the pressures a trial lawyer must endure to be successful. He shares his insights as a successful trial lawyer in God Made a Trial Lawyer. On the 8th Day... On the 8th day God said “I need a trial lawyer.” Someone to get up everyday before dawn review medical records and depositions, meet with experts, work all day in front of a jury under stress and under the thumb of a judge. Along with all of that he still must find the time to rest...2016-10-2605 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBrain injury basics In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses Brain Injury Basics if you have sustained a head injury for a bicycling accident. Start with a Helmet Most accidents involving bicyclists involve a head injury. It’s important to first have been wearing a helmet properly and to take pictures of and save that helmet after you have been in an accident. Also, take pictures of all of your injuries. Remember the burden of proof is on the cyclist. Types of Brain Injuries2016-10-1916 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCalculating pain and suffering In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses Calculating Pain and Suffering from injuries sustained in a bicycling injury case. Economic Damages When you are involved in a bicycling accident due to someone else's negligence, your damages go beyond the hospital stay and missed days at work. Economic damages are hard loses. Medical bills, lost wages and future bills and loss of income. Non-Economic Damages These include pain, suffering, fear, anxiety, stress, discomfort and change of lifestyle. 2016-10-1213 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comThe 3 foot for safety act In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses the area motorists are to allow a cyclist when passing in The 3 Foot for Safety Act Proving a Violation. What the Law Says In CA a motorist cannot tailgate or pass in a reckless manner. They must slow down to a reasonable speed and pass with at least 3 feet clearance between them and the cyclist. Enforcing the Law A motorist that buzzes a cyclist can be cited. Accidents often happen because motorist...2016-10-0510 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comSuing a drunk driverIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses how you can resolve your bicycle accident case when drinking was involved by Suing a Drunk Driver. Drugs and Alcohol The use of drugs and alcohol are prevalent in California while driving. They are very common situations and often times involve bicyclists. Punitive Damages Punitive damages give the cyclists a strong sword in settling and leveraging the case. Many times the defense tries to strike that from the case. Burden of Proof2016-09-2811 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comTips to protect your accident rights In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses strategies to help maximize your damages and increase the success of your case with Richards 6 Tips to Protect Your Accident Rights. If you are injured in an accident these tips discussed will protect your rights and help you understand the claims process. Importance of Photographs Obtain photographs from your surgeon which can later be used to explain your injuries. For instance, these could be photos of a screw placed during surgery, images of a torn meniscu...2016-09-2107 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCarbon fiber bike repair and recoveryIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses how to get compensation adequate for Carbon Fiber Bike Repair and Recovery. Carbon Fiber Carbon Fiber (CF) is very popular for bike frames. They are basically works of art. They are durable, strong and they look good. CF has a tensile strength of 33 million pounds per square inch! This is a main reason they are so popular. Some CF is reinforced with epoxy. These are layered with resin and cloth much like a surfboard. 2016-09-1408 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.com4 tips to recover fair property damage settlementIn today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses how to replace your property that was damaged in a bicycling accident with his 4 Tips to Recover Fair Property Damage Settlement. The Adjusters are Skeptical Insurance adjusters are skeptical. The value of bikes, especially carbon fiber ones are high. But the the adjusters do not want to overpay because their files are audited and they must justify the settlements they agree to. Tip One The general rule is you are entitled to the reasonable compensation for th...2016-09-0707 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comReconstructing a bicycle crash In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette discusses how you can resolve your bicycle accident case by Reconstructing a Bicycle Crash. Analyze the Evidence The physical evidence tells a story. Evidence like the point of impact and the defendant’s speed. Speed can be calculated with the length and direction of skid marks. You’ll also need to factor in the surface of the road and the slope. Look around for broken parts in order to establish the point of impact like broken light lense...2016-08-3114 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comEvidence wins injury cases In today’s podcast, Richard discusses how to help you resolve your case through careful documentation and how this Evidence Wins Injury Cases. Evidence Collection Precise evidence collection will often win a case. This can be done with an investigator but also by you. Take photographs, document evidence and collect witness names at the scene. This will help you prove fault in your case and settle for a fair value. Plaintiff Has Burden of Proof Remember you the plaintiff have the...2016-08-2410 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCyclist rights in court In today’s podcast, Richard discusses what to expect when you end up in criminal court and what your Cyclist Rights in Court are. Victims of Criminal Conduct If you or a family member have fallen victim to a vehicular homicide, hit and run or have been hit by a drunk driver, you have the right to be heard and compensated. Victim Impact Statement Sometimes just being heard is one of the biggest ways to heal during a difficult situatio...2016-08-1708 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comHow insurance companies investigate In today’s podcast, Richard discusses how claims are investigated. Richard L. Duquette explains exactly How Insurance Companies Investigate and what you can expect. Gather Evidence After you have been in an accident where you are not at fault, what do you do? First, you must protect your own interest. Gather your thoughts, make sure you are medically ok, you begin to gather evidence. Knowledge is Power You are not entitled to anything, you have the burden of proof. At the sa...2016-08-1010 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBicycle club risk management In today’s podcast, Richard discusses the issues of a blog article on the 911 Law website. Richard L. Duquette will discuss Bicycle Club Risk Management. The intent of this podcast is to protect the viability of our organizing groups. Risks of the Ride Some motorists complain that bicyclists aggressively exercising their vehicular rights to “take the lane”. This type of behavior can lead to a contentious relationship between bicyclists and motorists that share the same road. Sometimes ride leaders are inexperienced and that can lead to accident...2016-08-0320 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comDo I control the traffic lane?In today’s podcast, Richard discusses where bicyclists should ride safely and within the law. Richard L. Duquette will discuss do I control the traffic lane. Marked Bicycle Lane The bicyclist needs to ride within that lane unless there is an obstacle such as a foreign object or passing, overtaking another bicyclist, making a left hand turn, avoiding hazardous debris and when there is a dedicated right turn lane. No Bike Lane When there is no bike lane, bicyclists are required to share lanes...2016-07-2708 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCombating Road Rage In today’s podcast, Richard L. Duquette will discuss Combating Road Rage. Civil and Criminal Actions As cyclists we all know there is a lot of road rage going on out there. Richard has seen a man actually jump out of his truck and start attacking a fellow cyclists! Often times drivers try to harass you by buzzing you and then driving away. If you are hit by a driver in CA, it’s considered assault with a deadly weapon. Those drivers c...2016-07-2006 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comPicking a Great Injury Lawyer In today’s podcast, Richard discusses the process in choosing a lawyer for your cycling accident. Richard L. Duquette will discuss what to think about when Picking a Great Bike Injury Lawyer. Qualifications In today’s age of technology and social media, lots of lawyers look great! Richard cautions you to dig deep. The flashy website might not equate to the experience necessary to win your case. Look for a lawyer that has been in practice at least 20 years and with a good reputation. ...2016-07-1311 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comShopping for an Umbrella PolicyIn this episode Richard L. Duquette digs deeper into the question of cyclist insurance and discusses umbrella policies and types of coverage. If you're short on time, here are highlights of the episode: Shopping for an Umbrella Policy with Underinsured and Uninsured motorists (1:10) Definition of Uninsured driver (1:33) Definition of Underinsured (1:47) Auto Insurance protection for bicyclists (2:05) Explanation of Umbrella policy (2:40) Umbrella policy for Liability vs. Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist (3:10) When to get an Umbrella? (3:48) Umbrella Recommendation (4:31) Cost of Umbrella policy (5:07) Types of Coverage (5...2016-07-0607 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comCyclist, Don't Skimp on InsuranceHaving the correct auto insurance is actually a very important step for any cyclist to take. Richard L. Duquette tackles the issue of insurance in this episode specifically discussing what to do if you are in an accident and the "bad guy" is either uninsured or under-insured. If you are short on time, here are the highlights of the episode! Having the correct insurance [0:51] Example of how this plays out with an uninsured or under insured [1:30] What this insurance will do for you [2:12] How your insurance can help and how this works in California [3:00] How this works in more diffi...2016-07-0605 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comPersonal Injuries and Cycling with John HowardRichard welcomes cyclist John Howard to the show. John is an expert witness and will share his knowledge in Personal Injuries and Cycling with John Howard. John Howard the Cyclist John Howard set the first land speed record in 1985 at 152 mph. He was the first Ironman Kona winner, he represented Team USA in the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympic games and won a gold medal at the Pan-American Games. Creating a Safe Riding Environment There was a 33% volume increase in cyclists in the last few years. The increase in cyclists necessitates the need to create a safe rid...2016-07-0625 minBicycling and the Law - 911Law.comBreaking the Land Speed Barrier with Project Speed Richard welcomes Denise Mueller to the show. Denise is joined by her coach John Howard and Shea Holbrook her professional driver. Denise will attempt Breaking the Land Speed Record with Project Speed in Bonneville, CA later this year. The Cyclist Denise began her cycling career as a junior, racing from 14-18 years old. She earned national championships before settling into life with children and a business owner. In 2010, Denise again took up cycling to begin another chapter in her racing career. Her goal is breaking the land speed re...2016-07-061h 11Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.comIntroduction to Bicycling and the Law PodcastWith over 32 years of experience, Richard L, Duquette has been a leading bicycle injury attorney serving Southern California. This podcast will discuss a variety of topics such as: releases, claims, what to do when you’re hit, evidence, knowing your right, medical examinations and so much more. Richard’s passion is bicycling and he will educate the listener on rules of the road and how to protect yourself. In addition to the content Richard shares from his over 32 years of experience, listeners can also expect occasional guests such as athletes, local bike clubs, and local bike shops. Suggestions for show conte...2016-07-0603 min