Cypress Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Riding a bicycle may be a convenient way to get around your area, whether to get to work, for exercise, or both. A bike does not offer much protection when out on the road, however, with not much more than a helmet to prevent injury.

If you are hurt in an accident on your bike, a Cypress bicycle accident lawyer can help you recover. If hit by a driver or forced off the road, you could make a claim for compensation against that driver with the aid of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

The Dangers of Bicycle Accidents

In the best of circumstances, cars will respect the space to which a bike is entitled. In reality, cyclists may find themselves pushed aside in favor of cars and injured in the process.

Car drivers might not drive safely and carefully enough to keep bicycles out of harm’s way. If distracted, a driver might not see a cyclist in time to avoid a collision. If impaired—such as by drugs, alcohol, or fatigue—a driver might not have the necessary reaction time or awareness to swerve around a bike or slow down appropriately. 

Those injuries can be severe and life-threatening for a cyclist hit by a car, even if the car was not traveling at excessively high speeds. The mismatch in size and weight between a car and a bicycle typically leads to large amounts of force shifted to the cyclist, causing injuries on impact, and throwing them from the bike entirely. Traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage can result from a bike crash, even with a functional helmet and protective gear.

If injuries are severe, a cyclist could become paralyzed or otherwise disabled, requiring extensive medical care and future accommodations. An attorney can help victims of Cypress bicycle accidents make a claim to compensate for these kinds of effects of injuries.

Recovering With the Aid of a Compensation Claim

After being involved in a bicycle accident, the first step should be to secure medical care, whether from emergency services or through a follow-up with a doctor. Documenting injuries is one of the most important ways to later prove damages when making a claim, as is gathering evidence as soon as possible.

Over time, the memories of eyewitnesses can fade, and the physical evidence at the scene of an accident can change or be lost. Fortunately, an attorney can start the process while an injured cyclist receives treatment and confronts their immediate needs. In most cases, evidence will need to prove negligence, meaning that it must show that the other party had a legal duty, breached that duty, and caused damages (injuries expressed in certain categories, including medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering).

Speed can make a difference in the process of making a claim, as the statute of limitations could close off the path to compensation. As set by Texas Code § 16.003, the time period for filing an injury claim is only two years, so seeking legal advice as soon as possible can ensure that the option to bring a claim remains open.

To make sure that a claim can be brought and is filed in time, an injured cyclist can and should rely on the help of a Cypress bike crash attorney to spearhead compensation efforts and bring a wealth of experience to a claim.

Discuss Your Bicycle Accident Claim with a Cypress Lawyer

Riding a bike should come without fear of an imminent accident, but you do have options if injured. With the assistance of an attorney from Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, you can make a claim for compensation and push back against a driver who hit you or caused your injuries.

A Cypress bicycle accident attorney from our firm can represent your interests, investigate your claim, and push your cause forward. Contact us for a free consultation to find out what we can do for you after an accident.