Austin Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Austin Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Helping Bike Accident Victims Receive Compensation Since 1971

Bicycles are a cost-effective, reliable form of transportation. With new dedicated bike lanes recently opened, Austin has been recognized as one of the best cities for cyclists in the United States. From amateur athletes training on the hills around 360 to the students navigating West Campus on their fixed-gears, thousands of Austinites ride their bicycles every day.

At the same time, not all drivers take proper precautions to safely share the road with bikes. According to Share the Road Texas, approximately 2,000 bicyclists are seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions in the state each year.

Why Choose Our Austin Bike Accident Attorneys to Handle Your Case?

At National Trial Law, our Austin, TX bicycle accident attorneys are strong advocates for justice. You need full compensation to pay your medical bills and support your family after a serious accident.

If you or your loved one was injured in a bicycle collision, our cyclist accident lawyers are here to help. For a free, no-obligation consultation with a top Texas bike accident lawyer, please call us at our Austin law office or reach out to us directly online.

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Achieving Justice Nationwide with Unparalleled Verdicts and Settlements

National Trial Law has a storied history of securing landmark verdicts and settlements across the United States. Notable achievements include a $230 million judgment for survivors of the Sutherland Springs Church mass shooting, a $44.7 million trial judgment for a birth injury at an Air Force hospital, and a $21.5 million verdict for a veteran who suffered catastrophic brain damage due to malpractice at the Manchester VA Hospital—the largest personal injury award in New Hampshire history. These results underscore the firm's dedication to holding institutions accountable and delivering justice for their clients.

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Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

As experienced bicycle injury attorneys, our law firm represents cyclists hurt in motor vehicle collisions. The crashes happen for a wide range of different reasons.

Though they share an important commonality: Most bike accidents in Texas could have been prevented if only everyone had taken the requisite safety precautions. While cyclists are too often initially blamed for their own accidents, investigation often reveals that it is drivers who simply fail to respect the rights (and space) of bikes.

Carelessness and recklessness by motorists lead to far too many bike accident injuries and bike accident fatalities.

Some common causes include:

Speeding
Running red lights/stop signs
Failure to yield to cyclists
Merging directly in front of a bike
Tailgating a bicycle
Intentionally “buzzing” a cyclist
Opening a car door without looking
Distracted driving, including texting; and
Intoxicated driving.

Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation by calling (833) 913-1885.

Common Types of Bicycle Accident Injuries

All cyclists should wear a safety helmet. The research on this issue is truly overwhelming: Bike helmets prevent head injuries and save lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that head injuries are the cause of nearly two-thirds of all bike accident fatalities.

Although not required by Texas state law, it is highly recommended that cyclists put on a helmet for even a short ride.

Unfortunately, even when bicycle riders do everything right, they are still exposed to danger from cars. Drivers need to take special care to watch out for the presence of bicycles. When a motor vehicle crash happens, the ramifications can be devastating.

Some of the most common injuries include:

Road rash
Muscle sprains and strains
Broken bones, including fractures to arms and legs
Facial injuries, including dental injuries
Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
Severe psychological injuries
Internal organ damages; and
Spinal cord injuries.

Filing a Bicycle Accident Lawsuit

Texas is a fault-based bicycle accident state. To bring a personal injury claim against a driver, truck company, bicycle manufacturer, or any other defendant, an injured cyclist must present evidence proving negligence.

For this reason, it is essential that every serious bike accident is investigated by an experienced Austin cyclist accident lawyer. If you were hurt in a bicycle collision, our law firm is ready to take immediate action to help you recover the complete compensation you deserve.

In Texas, injured cyclists can file a claim for economic and non-economic damages, including:

Property damage (repair or replacement of a bicycle)
Ambulance and emergency room treatment costs
Medical bills and the related out-of-pocket expenses
Rehabilitative medical care and therapies
Prescription drug costs and medical equipment
Loss of current and future earnings
Pain and suffering
Permanent physical scarring
Permanent disability or impairment
Wrongful death

Case Results

We put in the time, legal resources, and attention to detail to get injured victims the best outcome in their case.

At National Trial Law, our Austin personal injury attorneys have a documented history of successful case results, including obtaining favorable settlements in bicycle accident injury claims.

Call Our Austin, TX Bicycle Accident Attorney Today

At National Trial Law, our Texas bicycle lawyers fight tirelessly for justice and the maximum financial compensation for victims and their families. If you or your loved one was injured in a bicycle accident, we are here to help.

From our Austin law office, we represent injured bicyclists throughout the surrounding area, including in Travis County, Williamson County, Bastrop County, Hays County, Burnet County, and Lee County. If you need a lawyer for a bicycle accident, call now.