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Have You Been Injured in a Bicycle Accident?

If you are on a bicycle and get into an accident with a car or truck, what you do at the accident scene and immediately after is crucial.

All too often, injuries occur when motorists fail to check their blind spot before changing lanes. They also make right turns directly in front of oncoming bicyclists, or sideswipe riders as they travel on the shoulder of the road. Bicyclists sustain many other serious injuries each year from thoughtless drivers who aren’t paying attention.

If you’ve been injured in a bicycle wreck, you may be entitled to compensation for all the ways your injuries have cost you. Bicycle accident litigation is different from automobile collisions, and The Sewell Law Firm understands the distinction between the two. The legal and accident forensics issues can be complex. Cyclists who have suffered anything more than very minor injuries should always discuss their case with an attorney experienced at handling bicycle accident cases before talking with the driver or the driver’s insurance company.

Always wait for the police to respond to the accident scene so that an official report will be filed. Some cyclists do not realize that they have been injured until several hours after the accident. Seemingly minor injuries may develop into serious and permanent injuries. By then, it may be too late to identify the at-fault driver.

If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, then it’s important to obtain professional legal counsel right away in order to protect your rights. Time is of the essence and the Sewell Law Firm goes to work on your behalf right away to obtain all the pertinent evidence in your case. The firm will put together a solid case for prosecuting the negligent motorist or responsible party. 

The Sewell Law Firm has a fully bilingual, Spanish-speaking staff and takes pride in being available 24/7 to answer your call. If you’ve been injured on a motorcycle by the negligence of another, call 713-432-0730 or fill out the FREE case consultation form on this page.

Depending upon the severity, police are often not called after a cyclist is hit by a car. Therefore, in order to protect your right to compensation certain steps should be taken by you or somebody acting on your behalf. Specifically, you should:

1. Call the police. Even if you don’t call 911 and nothing is broken, you should notify the police if you are injured. They will create an accident report with the names and addresses of the driver and any witnesses. If the car driver was at fault, a citation will be issued. If the driver is intoxicated, they will be arrested.

2. Exchange information. Get the insurance and driver’s license information from the other party. It is also a good idea to take a picture of both items and of the license plate.

3. Take photos. Take pictures of:

• The accident scene
• Any skid marks
• Damage to the car
• Damage to your bike
• Your injuries

4. Get medical care. Even if you don’t call an ambulance or go to the emergency room, you should always seek medical care if you are hurting. Refusing medical care when you are in an excited state is always a mistake. Especially in bicycle accident cases, significant injuries may not manifest until the next day or two. Delaying medical assistance because you are hoping the pain will subside can delay recovery and hurt your ability to seek compensation for your injuries. Insurance companies always claim that a delay in treatment is evidence that there were no injuries.

Bicycle accidents are a major cause of serious injuries and death to both adults and children in Houston and all over Texas. If you or a loved one have been hit by a car while cycling, you need competent, Houston bicycle accident attorney working for you from the start. Since cyclists usually have every right to be in the main traffic lanes, they must follow the rules of the road like folks in motor vehicles. Likewise, drivers of cars must respect the rights of way of bike riders and owe a duty to avoid injury to them. The Sewell Law Firm represents bike riders that have been hit by cars and trucks.

The Sewell Law Firm bike accident attorney has the knowledge and resources necessary to help you build the strongest case possible and pursue maximum recovery. And as one of our clients, you will pay nothing unless we win your case.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a bicycle crash, call the Sewell Law Firm today, 713-432-0730 or fill out the FREE Case Consultation Form on this page.