Getting in a devastating bicycle accident in Texas is often a terrifying and traumatic experience. Most survivors suffer from severe long-term pain and injuries, extreme mental anguish, and increasing medical expenses and financial hardships.
People commonly feel confused and overwhelmed after a bicycle accident. They are unsure of the proper steps for an insurance claim and do not know who to turn to for help.
Working with a skilled and dedicated bicycle accident lawyer in Texas will help you protect your rights and maximize your chances for compensation recovery.
Your bicycle accident lawyer will manage the complex and confusing insurance claim process for you and your loved ones, allowing you to better focus on your health and well-being.
Our team of compassionate lawyers at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC knows how difficult and distressing a bicycle accident is for survivors and their loved ones. Call us today at (512) 477-7333 for your free case evaluation with a trusted team member.
Let us help you and your loved ones ease your challenging and complicated road to recovery.
Common Injuries Caused by Bicycle Accidents
Suffering the distressing experience of a bicycle accident in Texas is commonly painful and traumatic. Most people have significant physical injuries and emotional stress in the wake of their accident.
Many injuries can result from a bicycle accident, including:
- Road rash
- Scrapes and lacerations
- Bruise and contusions
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Strains, sprains, and other forms of soft tissue or muscle damage
- Fractured or shattered bones
- Spinal cord injuries that could result in paralysis
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Brain injuries, ranging from a mild concussion to a more detrimental traumatic brain injury
- Post-traumatic stress
- Fatalities or wrongful death
If you or your loved ones have suffered a severe injury from a bicycle accident, call our attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today.
Frequent Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Texas
Being in a bicycle accident in Texas often leaves survivors with catastrophic injuries, traumatic mental anguish, and mounting financial hardships.
Multiple factors can cause a bicycle accident on Texas roadways, including
- Distracted drivers
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Aggressive, unsafe, or reckless driving
- Unsafe turning or lane-changing
- A driver blocking or driving in the bike lane
- A bicyclist colliding with a car door, commonly referred to as dooring
- Rear-end collisions
- Low visibility
- Inclement weather
- Disobeying traffic laws and signage
Call our loyal team of attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today if you or your loved one have suffered a disastrous bicycle accident in Texas.
Bicycle Accident Injuries in Texas
According to data compiled by the Texas Department of Transportation, a traffic-related fatality occurred every day on the road in Texas in one recent year. The Department estimates that one person in Texas was killed on the road once every two hours and three minutes, with a traffic-related injury suffered once every two minutes and six seconds. A vehicle crash was estimated to have occurred once every 56 seconds.
The Texas Department of Transportation further discloses that 105 bicyclists were killed in fatal accidents that same year, representing a 15.38 percent increase from the year prior.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a total of 4,408 fatal vehicle crashes happened in Texas in one recent year, with the majority of the crashes occurring in urban areas of the state and in Harris County.
The NHTSA states that 91 fatalities were due to a bicycle accident in Texas that same year. Harris County saw the most significant amount of bicycle accident fatalities at 17.
What Is My Bicycle Accident in Texas Worth?
Bicycle accidents often create adverse life-changing impacts on survivors and their loved ones, leaving them to fight against detrimental physical pain, emotional suffering, and a list of increasing expenses.
If you or your loved ones have been in a bicycle accident in Texas, you can recover compensation for all of your damages, including
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Medical bills, both present and future
- Property damage
- Inability to use a body part
- Partial or permanent disability
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning capacity
- Lost quality of life
- Lost consortium
- Wrongful death
Seeking the assistance of a professional and well-versed bicycle accident lawyer in Texas will help ensure you maximize your chances of recovering compensation for all damages caused by your bicycle accident.
Call us today and schedule your free case evaluation with our team.
Why Should I Hire Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC for My Bicycle Accident Case?
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, our team of experienced attorneys understands how traumatic and devastating a bicycle accident can be for survivors and their loved ones. Most people who suffer through the anguish of a bicycle accident are left facing severe physical pain, emotional suffering, and financial hardships.
We know the distressing suffering that follows a painful accident caused by another person’s recklessness or negligence is often overwhelming and frustrating to navigate.
Since its founding in 2001, Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC operates with the central goal of legally representing and helping people and their loved ones who suffer injuries due to another party's negligence.
Our firm is well-versed and up-to-date on all local and national laws and legislation on accident injury litigation.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we believe in utilizing a strong and experienced team to help deliver the best results possible for our clients. Our firm employs an in-house investigator and partners with a skilled medical and accident reconstruction professional network.
Our team of respected attorneys has received accolades from state and nationwide publications and organizations.
We start all of our client relationships with a free initial consultation. This allows our team to learn more about each client's unique circumstances and case in a trusted and confidential environment. From there, we guide each client on their case's best path forward.
We abide by a "No Fee Unless We Win" motto. We only receive our attorney fees for your case after we successfully recover financial compensation for your damages.
We have attorneys fluent in English and Spanish to serve our Texas community better. We know challenges arise at any hour, so we make sure a trusted member of our firm is available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we work relentlessly to deliver the best results possible for our clients. We have a successful record of recovering just compensation for our clients, including:
- $3,099,999 for a blind spot accident that resulted in multiple injuries
- $3,000,000 for a back injury
- $1,984,994 for a back injury
- $1,100,000 for numerous broken bones
- $1,000,000 for a wrongful death
Satisfied clients have left us over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google to recommend our help to other fellow Texans.
One recent client appreciated our team’s immediate support and guidance on her case.
Another client had attempted to contact multiple other local law firms for help with their case. When they started working with our lawyers at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, they were deeply impressed by our team's level of care and empathy for their situation. Our professionalism, concern, and general care in ensuring they were educated and informed through every step of their case amazed them.
Our firm delivers quality service to our fellow Texans from north of Waco, through South San Antonio, west into the hill country, and east close to Houston.
We have three convenient offices in Texas:
- Austin - North of Barton Creek on South Capital of Texas Highway
- San Antonio - Off North Loop 1604, east of Highway 281
- Waco - Near Viking Hills Park on Bosque Boulevard
Call us today for your free case evaluation to discuss your bicycle accident in Texas.
What Do I Do After Being Involved in a Bicycle Accident in Texas?
Taking the proper steps after getting in a bicycle accident in Texas is vital to safeguard your health, protect your rights, and maximize your chances of recovering just compensation for the damages caused by your accident.
Seek and Follow Medical Advice
Get the care and guidance of a trusted medical professional in the immediate aftermath of your bicycle accident.
Bicyclists commonly think they have only suffered a minor injury, like road rash. They often do not realize they may be experiencing a severe and life-threatening internal injury, like internal organ damage or internal bleeding, or a brain injury that could lead to long-term cognitive impairment if not properly treated.
Follow all the advice that your dedicated medical team gives you.
Maintain Documentation
Keep a detailed list of documentation for all items associated with your accident, including
- A journal detailing what you recall from the bicycle accident, as well as any resulting pain and suffering you experience
- Photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, of any injuries that you sustained in the collision, as well as any property damage
- A copy of the police report
- Documentation from all communications with other parties, including witnesses at the scene, emergency medical response team members, and insurance agencies
- Doctors’ notes and advice
- Receipts from all medical bills and other expenses resulting from your accident
- Proof of any lost wages that result from your injuries
Hire an Attorney
It is imperative to start working with an attorney immediately after your bicycle accident to ensure you meet Texas's statute of limitations for your case.
Working on the insurance claim process alone after being involved in a bicycle accident is often a confusing, lengthy, and complicated experience for most survivors and their loved ones.
Having the assistance of a trusted and knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyer in Texas will help you and your loved ones manage your insurance claim in the best manner possible while ensuring you protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for all the damages caused by your devastating accident.
Filing a Bicycle Accident Insurance Claim in Texas
Managing an insurance company alone after your bicycle accident in Texas leaves most people feeling intimidated, frustrated, and exhausted.
When people attempt to file insurance claims without professional help, the lengthy process often takes nearly a year to complete. The complicated process requires a daunting amount of paperwork and documentation to be filed with the insurance company, exacerbating the extensive and convoluted process.
Most insurance companies will try to delay or stall the claim process to reduce or eliminate the compensation they must pay. Insurance companies commonly use a person's words and statements against them in the settlement process to weaken the claimant's case.
Seeking the help of a skilled and knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyer in Texas is vital before contacting an insurance company about your claim.
Your trusted legal team will guide you and your loved ones through the insurance claim process and handle the heavy burden of your claim so that you can focus on getting your health and life back on track. They will educate you on what to expect with your lengthy claim process and ensure you are all aligned on the desired outcome for your case.
A reliable attorney will handle your extensive and exhausting insurance claim process for you and your loved ones, including filing the initial insurance claim with the insurance company, managing all correspondence with the insurance adjusters and agents, advocating on your behalf, receiving and negotiating your settlement offer, and filing a lawsuit if necessary.
A distinguished bicycle accident attorney will communicate regularly and efficiently with you and your loved ones throughout your claims process. They will update you on your claim process through every step while answering any questions and addressing your concerns.
Insurance companies commonly try to prove that the fault of an accident lies with the victim. An assertive bicycle accident attorney will diligently prove that the fault of your accident lies with the parties responsible and not with you, the victim.
A dedicated bicycle accident attorney will make sure that your team accounts for all of your recoverable damages in your compensation settlement, including damages for your physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical bills, property damage, lost wages, lost quality of life, lost consortium, and any unfortunate wrongful deaths your loved ones suffer.
Work With a Dedicated Bicycle Accident Attorney
Handling the insurance claim process alone after suffering a traumatic bicycle accident often leaves people feeling distressed and overwhelmed. Survivors and their loved ones frequently feel concerned they are not pursuing their claims as best as possible and are unsure where to go for assistance with their claims.
Enlisting the help of a trusted and dedicated bicycle accident lawyer in Texas will ease the stressful burden you and your loved ones feel during this devastating and challenging time.
Contact our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today at (512) 477-7333 for your free case evaluation with one of our dedicated attorneys.
