Houston Personal Bicycle & Pedestrian Accident Attorney

The odds seem grim. It's David vs. Goliath on the streets. In one corner, you have drivers of cars, trucks, and SUVs. They race in armored carriages weighing from 3000 to 8000 pounds. They ride confidently protected in safety cages, crumple zones, and loads of airbags. In the other corner, there are cyclists and pedestrians. All are supposed to share the roads and streets. But, when things go wrong, it's nearly always the drivers who escape unscathed after bike accidents or pedestrian injuries.

The attorneys at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath have great experience in dealing with bike accidents and pedestrian injury cases. They know that drivers are often negligent in their operation of their vehicles. In fact, some of the most common factors involved in bike accidents or pedestrian injuries include the following:

• Driving while intoxicated

• Driving under the influence of drugs and narcotics

• Drivers of SUVs, cars, and truck running stop signals and red lights

• Cell phone use

• Driver distraction

The professionals at O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath realize that the effects of bike accidents and pedestrian injuries are often disastrous for the victims and their loved ones. In addition, the prevalence of these bike accidents and pedestrian injuries is higher than one might think. Below are some statistics relating to bike accidents and pedestrian injuries:

• Over 500,000 kids are hurt each year in bike accidents

• Greater than 50% of fatal bike accidents happen to kids younger than 16

• Of all fatal cycling accidents, a great proportion of them involve head injuries.

Cyclists and pedestrians are at a huge disadvantage in bike accidents and pedestrian injuries. Even the playing filed by contacting O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath today.