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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Category: Bicycle Accidents

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

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Partial amputation after on-the-job injury.

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Obtained policy limits for client struck by drunk driver.

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Multiple puncture wounds following animal attack.

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Policy limits recovery for client struck by drunk driver

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Six-Figure Net to Client Following Spinal Fracture and Fusion

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Fractured Arm and Nose, Traumatic Brain Injury

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Fractured Pelvis After Fall Through Floor Opening

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Foot Injury at Work

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Back and Knee Injuries from Slip and Fall

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Auto-pedestrian Collision

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Unconscious Driver Caused Head-on Collision

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Truck Driver TBI

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Intersection Collision Injury

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Rear End Collision Necessitated Repeat Spine Surgery

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Rear End Tractor Trailer Crash

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Worker Partial Amputation

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Child Injury from Dog Attack

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Drunk Driver Caused Fractured Forearm

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Oilfield Accident Head Injury

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Retail Store Employee Electrocution

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On the Job Intersectional Collision Injury

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Pedestrian Injury

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Dog Bite Injury

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Injuries from a Drunk Driving Collision

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Dock Worker Injury

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Intersection Truck Collision

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Neck and Back Injuries

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Injuries from Drunk Driving Crash

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Open Wound Caused by Store Employee’s Negligence

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Delivery Driver Hit by Semi-Truck

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Warehouse Employee Head Injury

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Motorist struck by Box Truck

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Rear-end Truck Wreck Accident

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18-wheeler Highway Accident

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Multi-level Disc Herniations Sustained in Rear End Collision

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