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Houston suffers its’ first wrongful death bicycle accident of 2015.

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The first wrongful death bicycle accident of 2015 in the Houston Texas area occurred in Texas City on Friday, January 9. Richard Alan Reazin, 49, a resident of Texas City, was killed while riding his bicycle near the intersection of 2nd Ave., South and 35th St. police were able to track down and arrest his assailant using a nearby business’ surveillance camera which showed the road and the truck that hit Mr. Reazin.

René Sanchez, 76, faces a second-degree felony with a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for the failure to stop and render aid after an accident. Forensics illustrate that Mr. Reazin’s body was carried along the Dodge Ram pickup for at least one block after the initial impact. Police said the body was removed or felt the truck in the parking lot of a nearby bar. Sanchez is truck was found parked three blocks away from the scene at his home.

With over 4 million people living in the greater Houston metropolitan area the roadways can become very congested at times. However, the rights of Houston bicyclists and pedestrians must be respected. The carnage that a car or truck can create when impacting a bicyclist can be life altering our in this case result in wrongful death.

It is always a great travesty to witness the the needless extinguishment of a human life. It saddens me to see yet another person perish through violence enacted Houston roads. If you are your loved one is injured or killed in a hit-and-run bicycle accident call the Houston wrongful death bicycle accident lawyer. RJ Alexander law PLL C represents Texas bicycle accident victims and fights aggressively for maximum monetary compensation before and during trial. Initial consultations are always free and you can email the firm at rja@rjalexanderlaw.com or call the firm at 832-458-1756.

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

To schedule a free consultation today, call the firm at (832) 458.1756 or complete the contact form.

Quote Credits: Houston Chronicle

Bring These Documents To Your First Houston Bicycle Accident Lawyer Consultation

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When you are involved in a bicycle accident it can be a very traumatic and chaotic period in your life. Oftentimes, people are unaware of the items that they should bring with them when they initially speak with a Houston Bicycle Accident Lawyer. Personal injury accidents can create debilitating injuries that leave you physically scarred, emotionally damaged, or unable to move the way you were able to before the accident. Sometimes the injuries are temporary, and sometimes they are permanent. When you are able to provide accurate documentation regarding the accident at the very beginning of your case then you will likely have a much better chance of receiving the compensation that you deserve.

All personal injury cases are different and may lead to varying results. Houston Bicycle Accident Lawyer Reshard Alexander at RJ Alexander Law PLLC has developed a checklist for the items you should bring to make sure you get the best representation possible from your attorney.

  • Bills associated with injury
  • Car Insurance Information
  • Correspondence with the other parties in accident
  • Medical Insurance Information
  • Medical Records
  • Photographs documenting physical injuries
  • Photographs of scene of accident and vehicle damage
  • Police Report
  • Proof of Lost Wages
  • Rental Car Charges
  • Bicycle Repair Costs

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

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

To schedule a free consultation today, call the firm at (832) 458.1756 or complete the contact form.

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Rethinking Bicycle Safety

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According to a recent study the Houston Chronicle, over 23 bicycle riders were killed in Houston bicycle accidents in the past five years. Only four of those deaths resulted in criminal charges. Situations such as this, where less than a quarter of bicycle deaths, bring about some sort of punitive justice at the hands of our criminal justice system signify to both Houston bicycle riders and motorists alike that the value of a cyclist’s life is held in small regard on the hot and humid streets of Houston.