Category: Bicycle Accidents

Improving Safety for Houston’s Pedestrians and Cyclists

April 8th, 2019 by Terry Bryant

Houston is one of the deadliest big cities for pedestrians and bicyclists. Each year, more than 100 walkers and cyclists are killed and hundreds more are seriously injured in accidents with motor vehicles. Fortunately, some positive steps are being taken to try to reduce the number of crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists. Study of Dangerous […]

When Talking About Crashes, Why Do We Blame the Victims?

February 11th, 2019 by Terry Bryant

When a driver hits another car, a pedestrian, or cyclist, we can be too quick to habitually blame the victim for the accident instead of the driver who is responsible. This unfair victim accusation is based in part on human psychology, with negligent (or careless) drivers (and their insurers) all too willing to perpetuate this […]

Bicycle Safety: How to Choose a Helmet

May 2nd, 2018 by Terry Bryant

In 2016, a total of 835 U.S. bicyclists were killed in accidents involving a motor vehicle, and 51% of those riders were not wearing a helmet. Wearing a helmet is the most important thing bicyclists hitting Texas roads can do to protect themselves from a serious head injury or death. There are many factors to […]

How Can We Make Houston Safer for Cyclists?

August 17th, 2017 by Terry Bryant

Houston Non-Profit Takes Biking Safety into Its Own Hands

People ride bicycles for several reasons. It’s cheaper than gasoline-powered vehicles. It helps reduce air pollution. Cycling is good exercise. For many, it offers a fun way to enjoy a city or the great outdoors. Unfortunately for many cyclists in Houston, it’s also extremely dangerous. Houston has many things to be proud of but our […]

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Terry Bryant Files Suit Against Conagra On Behalf of Cooking Spray Explosion Victim
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Category: Bicycle Accidents

$566 Thousand

Maintenance worker suffers lung injuries after chemical explosion.

$48 Thousand

Rotator cuff tear caused by car wreck.

$282 Thousand

Motorcyclist suffers injuries to back, leg, and ankle from being struck by concrete truck.

$56 Thousand

Burns with resulting scars from melted lotion bottle.

$74 Thousand

Fracture of middle finger with permanent damage following auto crash.

$152 Thousand

Facial and knee injury following head-on collision.

$173 Thousand

Fractures of L4 (back), pelvis, three ribs, ankle, and finger, after being struck by falling bundle of pipe.

$44 Thousand

Fractured ankle after being struck by a motorist while walking across an intersection.

$480 Thousand

Partial amputation after on-the-job injury.

$24 Thousand

Obtained policy limits for client struck by drunk driver.

$124,036.64

Multiple puncture wounds following animal attack.

$16 Thousand

Policy limits recovery for client struck by drunk driver

$159 Thousand

Six-Figure Net to Client Following Spinal Fracture and Fusion

$63 Thousand

Fractured Arm and Nose, Traumatic Brain Injury

$199 Thousand

Fractured Pelvis After Fall Through Floor Opening

$55 Thousand

Spinal Fusion, Torn rotator Cuff, Concussion

$264 Thousand

Foot Injury at Work

$20 Thousand

Back and Knee Injuries from Slip and Fall

$305 Thousand

Auto-pedestrian Collision

$60 Thousand

Unconscious Driver Caused Head-on Collision

$300 Thousand

Truck Driver TBI

$72 Thousand

Intersection Collision Injury

$31 Thousand

Rear End Collision Necessitated Repeat Spine Surgery

$32 Thousand

Rear End Tractor Trailer Crash

$171 Thousand

Worker Partial Amputation

$210 Thousand

Child Injury from Dog Attack

$85 Thousand

Drunk Driver Caused Fractured Forearm

$267 Thousand

Oilfield Accident Head Injury

$409 Thousand

Retail Store Employee Electrocution

$31 Thousand

On the Job Intersectional Collision Injury

$60 Thousand

Pedestrian Injury

$122 Thousand

Dog Bite Injury

$31 Thousand

Injuries from a Drunk Driving Collision

$198 Thousand

Dock Worker Injury

$70 Thousand

Intersection Truck Collision

$77 Thousand

Neck and Back Injuries

$88 Thousand

Injuries from Drunk Driving Crash

$38 Thousand

Open Wound Caused by Store Employee’s Negligence

$255 Thousand

Delivery Driver Hit by Semi-Truck

$417 Thousand