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Bicycle accidents can have serious consequences for cyclists, who are particularly vulnerable on the road. Unlike motor vehicles, cyclists lack the protective barriers that can shield them from injuries, making them susceptible to severe harm in the event of an accident. Common causes of bicycle accidents include drivers' negligence, such as distracted driving, failing to yield right of way, or speeding. Additionally, poor road conditions, such as potholes, debris, or inadequate bike lanes, can also contribute to accidents.
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If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident due to a driver’s negligence or hazardous road conditions, it’s essential to know that you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. This compensation can cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and rehabilitation costs.
Working with a legal representative who understands the complexities of bicycle accident cases can significantly enhance your chances of receiving fair compensation. They can help gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and advocate for your rights throughout the legal process.
By taking action, you not only seek justice for your situation but also contribute to raising awareness about the importance of road safety for cyclists. It’s crucial to ensure that both drivers and local authorities recognize their responsibilities in creating safer environments for everyone on the road.
The attorneys at Godsey Law Firm strongly recommend you proceed with due caution and care at all times following an accident. No matter the circumstances, accidents are disorienting and unnerving, and the last thing you want to do is say or do something in confusion that limits your ability to recover just compensation.
In the immediate aftermath of the accident, your focus should be on yourself and those around you who were involved in the accident. Make sure you are not seriously injured; if you are able, check on others in the accident and summon emergency help as soon as the situation has stabilized. Police will have to be called. Since the accident involved a bicycle, they will need to investigate the circumstances.
Assuming you are not seriously injured, focus on documenting what happened. Taking pictures of the accident scene from numerous angles can help provide important evidence in establishing liability, even if it never reaches a litigation phase. If you feel up to it, get contact info from the other driver, including information about their insurance coverages as well as their name, phone number and email address. Were there any witnesses? Then it would make sense, again within reason, to jot down their names and phone numbers as they may be able to provide important evidence.
There are circumstances in which a bicyclist could be considered at fault — say, perhaps, by making an unexpected or sudden stop or turn. The personal injury attorneys at Godsey Law Firm can also help protect your rights, should you be deemed as partially or wholly liable for the accident. We will work to establish clear documentation to establish the facts.
Regardless of issues of fault, you will at some point need to file a claim with the insurance company, either your own or the other driver’s. The attorneys at Godsey Law Firm can help counsel you through this step and put you in the best position to obtain proper compensation.
According to Share The Road Texas, a bicycling advocacy organization, Texas authorities respond to about 3,000 bicycle accidents each year. Over a six-year period between 2010 and 2016, Texas recorded almost 17,000 bicycle crashes, resulting in nearly 10,000 injuries and 364 deaths, Share the Road estimates.
Distracted drivers are to blame for a substantial number of these accidents, but other factors cited by authorities include:
All of these could well be attributed to a simple mistake. But they also might be the result of negligence, which speaks to liability and can prove to be a most important factor in evaluating your personal injury case. The attorneys at Godsey Law Firm will help identify the key factors in your case and make recommendations for how best to proceed.
Our team can also help protect your rights if it appears you, as the bicyclist, may be assessed a portion of the blame. It is possible for bicyclists to be held liable for mistakes in action or judgment that result in damage to cars or property or injuries to drivers and passengers. We’ll work with you to establish the facts so the case is settled fairly.
Biking is a great hobby and also an environmentally friendly way to get from point to point. But it also comes with certain inescapable dangers. If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident and suffered injuries, or if you have lost a loved one in a biking accident, then you should consider obtaining advice from experienced legal counsel at Godsey Law Firm, P.C., serving all of Texas with offices in Houston and Dallas.
The team at Godsey Law Firm, made up of more than 130 legal professionals, focuses on personal injury cases of all types. This includes accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and pedestrians. We also assist in slip-and-fall and other types of accidents that involve serious bodily injury.
Godsey Law Firm knows that every case is unique. We will take the time to review the facts and provide you with an honest assessment of the best way forward. We’re fighters for you and won’t be satisfied until you receive compensation. Call us or contact us online to set up a free, no-obligation consultation.
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The statute of limitations for most bike accident cases in Texas is two years. That means that most lawsuits for injuries sustained in a bicycle accident must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. But there are exceptions. For example, a wrongful death suit must generally be filed within two years of the death, not the accident that caused the death. Often, that’s on the same day, but not always.
If a governmental entity is partly at fault in the accident, they may require notice of the claim much earlier than the statutory deadline to file a bicycle accident case. So, it’s best to talk to a Texas bicycle accident lawyer right away.
Like pedestrian accidents, most fatal bicycle wrecks occur in urban areas. And, like pedestrian deaths, most bicycle accident fatalities happen away from intersections. Bicycle accidents, including fatalities, are much more common on roads without protected bicycle lanes. The highest-risk time of the day for bicyclists is between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 p.m. to midnight on weekends. Overall, about 45% of bicycle fatalities happen after dark.
To stay as safe as possible on the road, a bicyclist should observe all traffic safety laws that apply to bike riders. That includes staying as far to the right on the road as possible in most circumstances and obeying traffic signs and signals.
Bicyclists should also:
Though most bicycle accident victims have two years to file a lawsuit, the best time to get advice from an experienced local bicycle accident lawyer right after your injury. Getting knowledgeable guidance from the start can help you avoid common mistakes that can hurt your bicycle accident claim. An early start also gives your bike wreck lawyer the best possible chance to collect evidence before security footage is taped over, witness memories fade, and other evidence is lost or compromised.