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[quote author="usctrojanman29" date=1245616896][quote author="vicstah" date=1245475640]Hey Eff,

I think its a 2004/2005 Cannondale Six13 Si - Aluminum/CF composite. The photos of his bike are unreal...</blockquote>
I hate saying this, but he should seriously consider suing the bike manufacturer. A bike like that should not be coming apart into 4 pieces mid ride. That's some scary stuff. A lawsuit will open the Company's eyes to this potential fatal defect.</blockquote>


See my post above re manufacturing and design defects, which are product liability claims.
 
[quote author="Sunshine" date=1245632756][quote author="usctrojanman29" date=1245616896][quote author="vicstah" date=1245475640]Hey Eff,

I think its a 2004/2005 Cannondale Six13 Si - Aluminum/CF composite. The photos of his bike are unreal...</blockquote>
I hate saying this, but he should seriously consider suing the bike manufacturer. A bike like that should not be coming apart into 4 pieces mid ride. That's some scary stuff. A lawsuit will open the Company's eyes to this potential fatal defect.</blockquote>


See my post above re manufacturing and design defects, which are product liability claims.</blockquote>
I saw it after my post, I guess I was a little slow. :(
 
Hi everyone,



Peter will be released tomorrow. Doctors are still concerned with his back, and recommended that he is transferred to a rehab hospital in Orange County (closest one is in Tustin). Peter's doing a lot better this week, and the doctors are being cautious with his recovery.



Thanks,

Vic
 
Wow. Get well Peter. I always defend mountain biking to people by saying that while an accident on a road bike might hurt like hell or require some stitches, an accident on a road bike can lay you out in the hospital. The unfortunate part is that its not a joke and it happens to people I know. If anyone has any more details on how he's doing, please let us know.
 
[quote author="roundcorners" date=1245542382]Does anyone else see a lawsuit here? I didn?t know Cannondale started outsourcing to China too? I guess Gypsyuma is our new resident lawyer? I see a couple of scenarios here?



1) Peter can play hardball, hire a top notch attorney and go after Cannondale for all its worth; get reimburse for medical, injuries, mental anguish, the whole nine yards.



</blockquote>


Option #1. Save the bike, get everyone's name who was present, have them take notes on what they remember about anything/everything leading up to the crash, all while this is still fresh in memory. A solid products liability attorney shouldn't be too hard to find. Having basic information preserved and ready for making that step will definitely help things along.



[this is not legal advice, but common sense]
 
I talked to Peter's wife this morning. He is at a Rehab hospital in Tustin and is doing better than last week but still has quite a ways to go. Not sure how long he will have to be at the Rehab hospital. She said that he would love visits from his friends. Send me a PM if you are interested in visiting him and I can relay the details.
 
[quote author="MojoJD" date=1246332691][quote author="roundcorners" date=1245542382]Does anyone else see a lawsuit here? I didn?t know Cannondale started outsourcing to China too? I guess Gypsyuma is our new resident lawyer? I see a couple of scenarios here?



1) Peter can play hardball, hire a top notch attorney and go after Cannondale for all its worth; get reimburse for medical, injuries, mental anguish, the whole nine yards.



</blockquote>


Option #1. Save the bike, get everyone's name who was present, have them take notes on what they remember about anything/everything leading up to the crash, all while this is still fresh in memory. A solid products liability attorney shouldn't be too hard to find. Having basic information preserved and ready for making that step will definitely help things along.



[this is not legal advice, but common sense]</blockquote>
Of course it's legal advice, you are a JD. :p
 
I can recommend a VERY good product liability attorney in Orange County....PM me if you would like any details....I have personally hired him and he successfully argued a judgement for me....
 
Just a head's up. We haven't forgotten about Peter and we are working on a meal schedule that will be posted shortly. Thanks to everyone who has offered to help out.
 
we love you guys..first time on pooter since before the crash...typing is an effort but just wanted to let u know that messages brought tears to my eyes...and wanted to thank u all.....lost for words to reflect how i feel.......will be back later today....
 
Welcome back, Peter!!



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Good luck Peter!



As a new biker, I've been impressed by your accomplishments (century, 6,000+ climbs, etc.). I wish you a prompt recovery and hope you get back doing the things you love as soon as possible.
 
[quote author="PeterUK" date=1247176303]we love you guys..first time on pooter since before the crash...typing is an effort but just wanted to let u know that messages brought tears to my eyes...and wanted to thank u all.....lost for words to reflect how i feel.......will be back later today....</blockquote>
You can't keep a good Euro down for long. ;)
 
[quote author="SoCal78" date=1250997714]Has anyone heard from Peter lately?</blockquote>


Yup, he is in good spirits and still has a great sense of humor.
 
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