Aulsbrook Law Firm - May/June 2024

CYCLE SAFELY THE DANGERS OF RIDING

Bicycling is a popular transportation method to navigate cities and enjoy the outdoors. However, with the increasing number of cyclists sharing the roads with motor vehicles, the risk of bicycle accidents has become a significant concern. Often, crashes occur when a car turns into a cyclist without having the right of way, when the door of a car is thrown open and hits a cyclist, or when a vehicle pulls out from a side street and strikes the bicycle. Since cyclists do not have any protection from the environment or the benefit of a seat belt, the injuries sustained in such wrecks are often life-threatening. Who Is Responsible for a Bike Accident in Fort Worth? Motorists in the state must carry a minimum amount of insurance to provide for the possibility of wrecks. Such a policy pays out when an accident occurs to cover the expenses of the hurt person. Since Texas is a fault state, an injured person can recover payments for their damages directly from the liable driver’s insurance if they can show that the driver was responsible. To show that another driver was negligent, a local bike crash lawyer could help an injured party investigate the accident scene and collect evidence, calculate the total amount of expected damages, connect their injuries to the accident itself, and be prepared to approach the responsible

party’s insurance carrier with a demand for compensation. If the insurance company denies the claim, the claimant could take that company to court.

Recovering Damages After a Bike Crash Claims can be settled directly with the insurance company, but insurance carriers rarely offer a fair settlement upfront. They are more likely to lowball the payment in the hopes that the injured cyclist will waive the right to file litigation. Under Texas’s modified comparative fault law, a plaintiff who bears 50 percent or less of the total fault for an accident can still receive compensation from an insurance company or a litigated settlement or award. However, their recoverable damages would be reduced proportionately based on their percentage of fault. A person disabled or critically hurt in a bike accident should immediately turn to a talented Fort Worth bicycle accident lawyer to learn more about eligibility to file an injury claim. If someone else’s careless behavior caused you to suffer financial and personal losses, a dedicated personal injury attorney could help you pursue fair compensation for your damages.

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GRILLED RED CURRY BEEF SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE Inspired by StarTribune.com

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

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1 1/2 lb flank steak 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1. Freeze flank steak for 30 minutes. Cut crosswise, against the grain, into thin slices. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, curry paste, and fish sauce. Add steak and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours. 3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a gentle boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peanut butter and stir until well blended. Remove from heat and add lime juice. 4. Thread the marinated meat onto 12 long skewers. Grill until beef is medium rare, 1–2 minutes per side. 5. Transfer satay to a platter and serve with peanut sauce.

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2 tbsp lime juice 1–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 tbsp fish sauce

For sauce: •

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1–2 tbsp Thai red curry paste 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp fish sauce 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tbsp lime juice

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