Dallas Torres Critically Injured in Bicycle Accident on Jefferson Boulevard Bridge in Dallas, Texas

According to the DMN, a man was critically injured in a bicycle accident in Dallas, Texas. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14 when 32-year-old Dallas Torres was struck from behind by a braking Honda on the Jefferson Boulevard bridge in Dallas, Texas. Torres was taken to Baylor University Medical Center with three fractured vertebrae and injuries to his head.

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Commentary
Against my better judgement, I've read some of the comments in a few of the news articles which discuss this bicycle injury. From just a logical standpoint, is there a line between riding a bicycle on a neighborhood street or a busy road heading into downtown? Sure. As I've mentioned in the past, regardless of a personal view towards bicyclists on the roadway, legally they are to be treated like any other motor vehicle.
This means operating safely, and in my opinion defensively, when sharing the roadway. If a driver failed to do so, a personal injury claim could be applicable, provided a few criterion are met. First, a plaintiff must be able to show that a liable party owed them a standard of care or duty at the time of the accident. In regards to motor vehicle accidents, this is typically safe operation on the roadway. After a standard is established, a victim must then prove that this care was breached by the defendant's actions. This aspect of personal injury litigation is typically aided by using a third party investigation so that liability is concreted. From there, a damages determination must be made, which accurately reflects the value of injuries incurred. This is actually a very underrated portion of a personal injury claim, as rehabilitation, deficiency, or missed work tangibly add to a damages calculation.

Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman

Posted by: Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman | Posted on: 1/18/2012 | Comments (0)

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