Austin, Texas, Attorneys Helping Victims of Bicycle Accidents
All over Austin, bicycles are becoming more and more prevalent - not only as recreation but also as commuter transportation. The city has a strong commitment to helping its citizens live a green lifestyle, and bikers are taking advantage of the environmental and health benefits, the beautiful weather, and great riding areas like Green Belt. As the home both of Lance Armstrong and of the University of Texas at Austin, the second largest public university in the U.S., we also see an ever larger percentage of its more than 55,000 students relying on bikes.
With this increased bicycle presence, however, there has also been a substantial increase in the number of bicycle accidents involving cars and other motor vehicles. At the law firm of Allison & Ward, we help victims of bicycle accidents recover maximum fair compensation for their injuries through knowledge, aggressive negotiation and zealous representation at trial, if necessary.
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle-bicycle accident, contact our Austin office today to schedule a free consultation.
We help people recover full compensation after bicycle accidents
The vast majority of serious bicycle accidents result from bikes competing on the road with cars, trucks and motorcycles. Unlike some other cities, Austin has no ordinance restricting the right of bikers to use the road. It is not uncommon to see bike clubs riding in group formation on local roadways in and around Austin.
When a bicycle accident is caused by a driver's negligence, the bicyclist can seek fair compensation for injuries and losses through a personal injury claim. Our attorneys have helped many people with bicycle accident claims caused by driver negligence such as:
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Making an illegal turn
- Improperly entering crosswalks
- Running red lights
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
Whether you have suffered broken bones or a catastrophic brain injury, spinal cord injury or paralysis, our goal is to seek full, fair compensation for everything you have lost. We will independently evaluate all of the evidence and work with you to develop a persuasive case. We will identify all insurance policies that could be used to cover your injuries and losses, and we always prepare every case to be successful in the event we need to go to trial.
We also handle wrongful death cases for families who have lost loved ones in bicycle accidents.
