Author: Charlie Thomas
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Mardi Gras in New Orleans (by Bike)
On one Tuesday each year, the streets are closed in New Orleans while parades roll. Mardi Gras Day showcases the krewes of Zulu and Rex, two of the oldest and most iconic parades, rolling down St. Charles Avenue. Not surprisingly, thick crowds turn out to watch Rex’s procession of hand-made floats (assembled this way since
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School Bus Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run of Houston Bicyclist
Bike Law Charlie reports. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, 56 year-old Bobby Brooks pedaled his bicycle down Hansen Road in Houston, Texas. This stretch of Hansen is primarily light-industrial and only blocks from the end of Runway 22 at Houston’s William Hobby Airport. As Mr. Brooks rode down Hansen and into the
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Houston, Texas Bicycle Laws
In addition to state-wide laws, Houston, Texas has its own bicycle laws. Bike Law Charlie explains. As both a bicycle accident lawyer and advocate for safer riding, I previously prepared an article to serve as an overview of the laws that apply to riders while bicycling in Texas. We now focus on cities that have passed their own book
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Austin Bicycle Laws
In addition to state-wide laws, Austin, Texas has its own bicycle laws. Bike Law Charlie explains. As both a Texas bicycle accident lawyer and advocate for safer riding, I previously prepared an article to serve as an overview of the laws that apply to riders while bicycling in Texas. Now, let’s delve into cities that have passed their
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Tragedy Strikes a Bicyclist in New Orleans
Bike Law Charlie investigates the scene of a fatal bicycle accident in New Orleans Many of us are now familiar with the bicycle accident that resulted in the death of bicyclist, Philip Geeck, on July 17, 2014. As a bicycle accident attorney, I wanted to understand how a bicyclist who apparently was following all traffic laws
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Texas Bicycle Accident Lawyer: Can You Legally Drink and Bike?
Bicycling Under the Influence – Are You Breaking the Law? As a Texas bicycle accident lawyer, I often find myself in conversations with bicyclists about whether riding under the influence is legal. This topic has recently gained steam, especially with the introduction of more bicycle lanes in urban areas (connecting residences to watering holes) and the
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New Orleans Bike Accident Lawyer Profiled in Local Press
New Orleans Bicycle Attorney Charlie Thomas joined the Bike Law Network last week and has already gotten some love from the press. Here is the New Orleans City Business Article about his practice and the growth in cycling there. Charlie ThomasCharlie is a bicycle accident lawyer in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi and a member of the
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Texas Bicycle Accident Lawyer on Fall in State’s Cycling Rankings
On the national stage, Texas is known for having an active and populous cycling community. Despite this, Texas has recently taken a step backwards in bicycle friendliness compared with other states. In national rankings released earlier this month by the League of American Bicyclists, Texas fell sharply. Texas dropped 11 spots since last year to number
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Louisiana Bike Lawyer Charlie Thomas Joins the Bike Law Network
I/Charlie write to express my excitement about receiving the Bike Law Louisiana torch that Beaux Jones has recently passed to me. Beaux has done a superb job of advocating for Bike Law’s causes in the past. Accordingly, Bike Law Louisiana will be forever grateful for Beaux’s energetic involvement in the cycling community and passion for
