Texas Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

Nothing is more relaxing that taking a leisurely bike ride on a clear day. But if you live in the city, you'll probably have to share the road with a bunch of others. Car, trucks, busses, and pedestrians all compete for the same space. When the competition becomes too fierce, terrible things can happen. Bike accidents and pedestrian injury accidents are all too common, and can result in disastrous injuries.

Drivers are besieged by multitudinous distractions. Drivers talk on their cell phones. They play with their stereos and MP3 players. They drive under the influence of alcohol, or they drive while exhausted and begin to nod-off at the wheel. It's no wonder that drivers of cars and trucks lose concentration. Drivers taking their eyes off the road for even an second creates enough time for a driver to plow into a cyclist or pedestrian.

Cars and trucks, even when traveling at a relatively low speed, carry tremendous momentum and force. When a distracted driver rams into a cyclist or pedestrian, that enormous force impacts the victim. The bike accident and pedestrian injury accident victim is no match for the brute power of a moving vehicle, even if the victim is wearing safety gear. The drivers are well protected in steel cages, so the victim bears the brunt of the accident. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath can help.

The disparity in safety protection between drivers and cyclists often leads to catastrophic injuries. Some of the most severe injuries include the following:

· Skull fractures

· Paralysis

· Brain Injuries

· Broken bones and torn ligaments

· Death

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer injuries as a result of a bike or pedestrian accident, contact O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath immediately to protect your rights.