Texas Negligent Construction Bicyclist Death Settles, Undisclosed
A cyclist was riding on a road under construction when his tire hit an unfinished sidewalk with deep holes and concrete beams. The cyclist crashed and suffered a broken neck, leading to his death. His family sued the construction company, alleging negligence in failing to warn of the dangerous condition and not following safety standards. The case was settled.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Settlement
- Amount
- $130,000
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2022
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Neck Injury (Whiplash)
- Accident Type
- Bicycle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Accident
Case Overview
A bicyclist died after crashing in a roadway construction zone one evening. His front tire encountered an unfinished section of sidewalk with deep depressions and sharp concrete beams, leading to the crash. The bicyclist sustained a broken neck and died at the scene. He had been a professional basketball scout earning $130,000 annually and was survived by his wife, son, and mother.
His wife subsequently filed a lawsuit against Pulice Construction, Inc. The plaintiff alleged the company negligently failed to provide reasonable warnings of the dangerous condition of the unfinished sidewalk and did not comply with applicable safety standards.
The parties reached a confidential settlement to resolve the claims.
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