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Category Archives: Bicycle Accident

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How Does a Crash Helmet Affect My Bicycle Accident Claim?

By Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm |

The COVID-19 pandemic  changed the complexion of bicycle crash-related head injuries. In 2020, bicycle crash head injuries for riders over 40 increased 21 percent. According to this same report, bicycle helmets reduce head injuries by between 20 and 55 percent. This large and uncertain distribution reflects the uncertain science of bicycle helmets. One thing… Read More »

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Legal Options in Bicycle Crash Cases

By Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm |

Bicycle wreck victims badly need financial compensation. The average injury-related medical bill usually exceeds $40,000. Furthermore, since many of these victims are unable to work for months, their financial situations get worse every day. The financial and emotional stress lengthens the time required for, and the expense of, injury recovery, and the downward spiral… Read More »

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Left Hook And Right Cross Bicycle Accidents In Texas

By Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm |

Since 2010, bicycle crashes in Texas have seriously injured more than 10,000 people. Other than thin plastic or foam bicycle helmets, which many riders don’t wear, bicyclists are completely exposed to danger. Given the size and speed of today’s cars and trucks, that danger is considerable. That’s especially true in the kinds of bicycle… Read More »

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The Comparative Fault Defense In A Bicycle Accident Claim

By Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm |

Contributory negligence, a/k/a comparative fault, may be the most common defense in vehicle collision claims. This doctrine basically shifts blame for an accident from the tortfeasor (negligent driver) to the victim. In Texas, tortfeasors are not legally responsible for damages unless they’re at least 51 percent responsible for an accident. The bicycle helmet defense… Read More »

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Five Ways Uneducated Drivers Kill Bicyclists

By Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm |

Harris County has one of the largest number of bicycle riders in the state, mostly because the cities in Harris County are mostly dense, urban areas. Yet Harris County also has some of the most uneducated drivers in the state, when it comes to bicycle safety. In other words, many drivers put bicyclists at… Read More »

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Left Hook And Right Cross Bicycle Accidents In Houston

By Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm |

As outlined below, well-meaning laws often have unintended consequences that cause left hook and right cross bicycle accidents. This effect occurs in other areas as well. Bicycle helmets are a good example. These thin helmets provide almost no protection in a high-speed wreck. Additionally, these helmets encourage bad driver behavior. Subconsciously, drivers believe that… Read More »

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Breaking Down A Fort Bend County Bicycle Accident Claim

By Henrietta Ezeoke Law Firm |

In 2021, tens of thousands of bicyclists were killed or seriously injured in collisions. These collisions cost over $23 billion. These costs are so high because the injuries in these cases are usually so severe. They include head injuries, broken bones, and other wounds that, in many cases, never fully heal. Because of the… Read More »

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