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People have no shame: Stealing Ghost Bikes in Houston

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Have you noticed white bikes placed along roadways as you drive around the city of Houston? Well, those bicycles serve as memorials for Houston cyclists who were killed while riding through our city.

Unbelievably, someone is stealing the bikes after they have been placed at the fatal site of the bicyclist’s death. Steve Sims, one of Houston ghost bikes members, stated that the bikes that a been reported missing didn’t have plaques, flowers, or a ghost bike sticker attached.

“‘It’s possible that whoever took the bike just didn’t know what it means. We’re making sure to add every thing to the replacing bikes,’ since Sam’s, adding that the best have been in what are called hire crime areas.'”

A recent news report estimates the number of missing bikes at just over a dozen.

Although it is possible that the person or persons who are taking a bikes does not know that they are bike memorials that idea is highly unlikely because the bikes are completely spray-painted white; there are no gears left on the bikes; the bike chains are removed; and the bike frame itself is welded in a way that makes it impossible to ride.

If you see someone removing a completely white bike in the future from a sidewalk area or tree do not attempt to confront the person, but please call the Houston Police Department, so that an officer may promptly investigate the situation.

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Houston Bicycle Death Lawyer RJ Alexander Law PLLC cares about the health and safety of the Houston bicycle community. If you are a loved one are injured or harassed by a motor vehicle feel free to call the firm at (832) 458-1756.

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The Quest: Developing The Texas Bicycle Law Niche

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Today, begins the first official work week for the year 2015. Like most Americans who make New Year’s resolutions I’ve decided to pick up cycling as a leisure sports activity to stay in shape, I love the outdoors, and because I miss riding bike trails in North Carolina. I’ve always believed that you should work in a profession that you’re passionate about and so combining my interest in bicycles and helping others who have been injured in accidents is a great fit for me. I suppose when one is growing up you never say to yourself I want to specialize in bicycle law but I think as you become more active in cycling events and learn more about transportation and infrastructure (city of Houston). I would like to think that I’m not the typical stuffed shirt attorney and that I actually possess somewhat of a pleasant personality and so my blog on Texas bicycle law will not be a typical blog that discusses solely the law as it applies to Texas bicycle accidents or Texas bicycle insurance coverage. This blog will actually document my jump from the typical personal injury attorney (read: car accident lawyer – which I do handle fyi) to one who focuses on Texas bicycle accidents and the law surrounding injuries and wrongful death of Texas bicyclists when encountering various automobiles on roadways (my personal injury practice focuses primarily on bicycle law, maritime injury, and toxic tort cases). Additionally from time to time I may discuss local bicycle events, bicycle shops, bicycle hardware and of course bicycles that I’m considering purchasing. I hope that you find this blog funny, informative, and easy to read. I hope you have a great Monday and hopefully I will see you on the trails, parks, or roads in Houston bicycling.

Volunteer Event at Bike Around the Bay

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Managing Member of RJ Alexander Law PLLC, Reshard Alexander, Esq., MBA, LL.M., will be volunteering at the Bike Around the Bay event on Saturday, October 18th. This event is entering its’ eighth year and benefits the Galveston Bay Foundation. The Greater Metropolitan Houston area has a very rich and diverse ecological system that is monitored by the Galveston Bay Foundation. Protecting the environment and leaving a healthier world tomorrow to today’s children are very important ideals to the firm and Mr. Alexander. In addition, to volunteering at this event, Attorney Alexander, is a member of CAST, the Galveston Bay Foundation’s young professionals group.

“The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation is to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system and its tributaries for present users and for posterity. <a href=”http://www.bikearoundthebay.org/&#8221; target=”_blank”>Our Bike Around the Bay ride will begin at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, TX on Saturday, October 18, 2014</a>.”

Hope to see you there!

Houston Ghost Bike remembers unicyclist

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“A man who was known in the Houston area as the ‘naked unicyclist’ for his past nude unicycling exploits was struck and killed late one night in early August while riding down a dark La Porte road. His death didn’t go unnoticed as a memorial has sprung up in his honor near where he fell.

Joseph Glynn Farley, 48, was a fixture in the Houston-area cycling community, routinely participating in rides with Houston’s Critical Mass group and known by locals for his daring unicycle riding among bicycles and cars…

Richard Tomlinson is a member of the city’s cycling community and he’s a big part of the Houston Ghost Bike group which places white “ghost bikes” near the locations of fatal cycling incidents to increase awareness of cycling safety.

He’s part of an international effort complete with a website that lists where almost every ghost bike sits. The Houston Ghost Bike Facebook group has the sad task of keeping track of local cyclist fatalities. Each donated bike is stripped of its chain and gears, things that could get pulled off by people passing by and each gets a few coats of white spray paint…

Although Farley was fully-clothed and following the law by wearing the safety vest and having lights on his unicycle, accident reconstructionists believe he might not have been visible to other motorists due to lights from nearby businesses and street lights at Spencer Highway about half a mile ahead, Sgt. John Kreuger of the La Porte Police Department said after the accident.”

There are many different causes of bicycle accidents. It has been determined that most bicycle accidents that result in a serious injury happen when a motor vehicle driver is not paying attention to the area surrounding their vehicle. If the operator of a car, van, truck, bus or other motor vehicle comes into contact with a bicycle causing serious personal injury the driver may be held responsible.

By providing the above information, you can rest assured that your first meeting with Houston Bicycle Accident Lawyer Reshard Alexander at RJ Alexander Law PLLC runs smoothly and helps to sped along the insurance claim process.

Contact the Houston Bicycle Accident Lawyer Reshard Alexander at RJ Alexander Law PLLC

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Quote Credits: Houston Chronicle