Grand Prairie is mourning the loss of Susan Simpson Hull, Grand Prairie ISD’s Superintendent. While Superintendent Hull was vacationing in Arizona in July, she died after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Superintendent Hull was driving the motorcycle at the time of the accident. No other vehicles were involved. She was the Superintendent of Grand Prairie ISD for 12 years. Dallas ISD trustee and Commissioner Mike Morath issued a statement praising Hull as “…a teacher’s teacher and an admired champion for educational excellence, who had an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of every student she touched. Texas education will not be the same without her.”
Motorcycle Accident Attorney Checklist
Know what to do in the event of a motorcycle crash and contact a motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible.
According to data gathered by the Texas Department of Transportation, over 3,700 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents.
In fact, many Texas news outlets have discovered that fatalities and injuries from motorcycle crashes are on the rise.
However, many motorcyclists just can’t give up the feeling of freedom and excitement that comes with riding. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, it’s important that you act quickly in order to make sure you’re legally protected.
Often, this means contacting a motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible.
In this post, we’re offering you an in-depth motorcycle accident checklist, so that you can be sure you won’t forget a crucial step.
A spinal cord injury can change your life. If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury from a motorcycle accident, you may require lifelong medical treatment and care. Here’s what you need to know about filing a claim after suffering a spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident.
Motorcycle accident prevention is critical because these accidents are much more likely to result in fatalities, compared to car accidents. However, you can only prevent a motorcycle accident when you understand the kind of risks that actually increase your likelihood of an accident.
Most motorcycle accidents will involve another vehicle, and in fact, a study by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration in 2005 found that of all the motorcycle accidents in the United States that year, 56 percent of all fatalities in motorcycle accidents. This list of the four most common motorcycle accidents will be one more part of your toolkit when preparing to take a motorcycle ride.
Long-term motorcycle injuries can affect injured Dallas riders for years. Among these serious injuries is a traumatic brain injury (TBI), especially if the rider wasn’t wearing a helmet. It’s challenging to predict the exact type of complications that a person can expect after suffering a TBI in a motorcycle accident.
Consequences may depend on the severity of the TBI, the rate of recovery, the types of resources available to the person during the recovery, and other factors.