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Have You Been Injured In A Bicycle Accident In Texas?

Bicycle accidents in Texas have become increasingly common as more riders share the road with motor vehicles. When a cyclist is struck by a car or truck, the injuries can be severe and life-altering, often resulting in broken bones, head trauma, or death. In many cases, the driver is distracted, following too closely, or failing to give cyclists the room the law requires.

Even so, the insurance companies representing these drivers almost always try to shift the blame onto the cyclist. Having an experienced Texas personal injury attorney represent you is critically important. Having a lawyer as your advocate can mean the difference between the driver walking away without any liability and you or your family receiving the compensation that’s deserved.

Cyclists are entirely exposed in a collision and are no match for the weight and force of a motor vehicle, which means injuries are frequently catastrophic, especially injuries to the spine and brain injuries.

As an injured cyclist, you may be entitled to financial damages for injuries caused by the driver’s negligence or by a party responsible for a hazardous road condition that may have contributed to the accident.

Possible Compensation for Injuries:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Past and future loss of earnings
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Loss of benefits
  • Pain and suffering
  • Medical expenses
  • Permanent disability payments

If the injuries are fatal and wrongful death is proved, loved ones can collect funeral and burial expenses, loss of earnings, loss of the value of household services, and loss of love and affection from the decedent. In these cases, forensic economists are generally retained by our law firm to calculate these losses.

Common Causes of Texas Bicycle Accidents:

There are many causes of bicycle accidents in Texas. If you ride against traffic, ignore a traffic signal, or fail to use a designated bike lane where required, you may be found partially negligent for your own injuries. However, motorists are under a legal duty to use due care when operating their vehicles, which includes watching for cyclists and giving them safe passing distance.

If the motorist breached that duty by speeding, ignoring a traffic signal, driving while distracted, opening a car door into a rider’s path, or failing to yield to a cyclist who had the right of way, the driver may be held liable.

  • Failing to yield the right of way
  • Unsafe passing or following too closely
  • Drivers ignoring bike lanes
  • Drivers ignoring traffic signals
  • Failing to see cyclists at intersections
  • Right-hook and left-cross turns
  • “Dooring” — opening a door into a cyclist’s path
  • Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
  • Distracted drivers
  • Speeding

Legal Help for Bicycle Accident Victims

If you or a loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident, contact our personal injury attorneys headquartered in Irving TX, and serving all of DFW, immediately. These cases require an experienced and tough attorney who will fight on your behalf. Call the Dashner Law Firm today for your free consultation and let us provide you with a case evaluation at no cost. Call 972-793-8989

Bicycle Accident FAQ’s

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Who is liable for a bicycle accident in Texas?

Liability depends on the circumstances—it could be the driver, the cyclist, or both parties to varying degrees under Texas’s modified comparative fault system.

Liability for a bicycle accident depends on the specific circumstances. The liable party could be the driver, the cyclist, or both to varying degrees. Texas follows a modified comparative fault system, meaning that compensation may be reduced if the cyclist is found partially at fault, and a rider who is more than 50 percent at fault cannot recover. If the motorist breached their duty of care by speeding, ignoring a traffic signal, driving while distracted, passing too closely, failing to yield to a cyclist with the right of way, or operating the vehicle while intoxicated, the driver may be held liable.

Can cyclists seek compensation for their injuries in Texas?

Yes, cyclists injured due to someone else’s negligence can pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages.

Yes, cyclists injured in accidents caused by someone else’s negligence can pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages through a personal injury claim. As an injured cyclist, you may be entitled to substantial financial damages that address both the immediate and long-term impacts of your injuries.

What is the statute of limitations for filing a bicycle accident claim?

You have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim in Texas.

In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including bicycle accidents, is generally two years from the date of the accident. Filing within this timeframe is crucial to protect your right to compensation and ensure your case can be heard in court.

Are there specific laws that protect cyclists in Texas?

Yes, Texas law treats bicycles as vehicles, giving cyclists the same rights and duties as drivers, while requiring motorists to pass at a safe distance and exercise due care to avoid collisions.

Under the Texas Transportation Code, a person operating a bicycle has the rights and responsibilities applicable to a driver of a motor vehicle. Cyclists are entitled to use the road, and many Texas cities have adopted safe-passing ordinances requiring drivers to leave a minimum distance when overtaking a rider. These laws create a framework that protects cyclists while also establishing responsibilities for both riders and drivers to ensure safety on Texas roads.

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