Rowlett Bicycle Accident Lawyer
The extent and severity of injuries in car crashes often depend on the speed and size of the vehicles. In many cases, occupants of smaller vehicles can receive the brunt of the trauma. In bicycle accident claims, the lack of protection for bicyclists often means that their injuries can be serious and even life-threatening. Though nothing can undo the tragic crash, our firm, a Dallas car accident law firm, has Rowlett bicycle accident attorneys who work tirelessly to assist injured clients as they seek compensation from the driver at fault for their harms.
Texas does not have a statewide law requiring bicyclists to wear helmets when riding. Though some cities have local ordinances, they often only apply to bike riders under the age of 18. Unfortunately, this means that bicyclists may have little to no protection from serious medical harm in the event of a crash, and injuries may include some of the following:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Broken bones
- Road rash
- Loss of limb
- Paralysis
None of these injuries are easy to deal with, and most of them require significant hospital stays and accompanying medical bills. You should not have to deal with this burden when you were not responsible for the accident that caused your injuries. Our Rowlett bicycle accident lawyers can help you seek justice.
Seeking Compensation
All personal injury claims involve seeking compensation from an at-fault party for the damages inflicted on the injured person. The two primary categories into which all compensable damages fall are economic and non-economic harm. In a bicycle accident claim, you can seek compensation for those forms of damages.
Economic Damages
Direct impacts on your financial status are called economic damages. They can include items like mounting medical bills, the value of a damaged or destroyed bicycle, and wages lost due to your injury. Texas does not limit the amount of economic damages for which you can be compensated, except in the sense that you may only be compensated for the actual amount you paid for those items, according to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §41.0105.
Non-economic Damages
Not as straightforward as economic harm, non-economic damages represent the value lost in the quality of your life. For example, you may seek compensation for the pain and suffering you receive, any mental anguish directly attributable to your injury, and similar harms. There is no cap on these kinds of damages, though our Rowlett bicycle accident lawyers may need to bring expert witnesses into the case to arrive at suitable values.
Additionally, there are some instances that may warrant additional compensation meted out by the court as a form of punishment to the at-fault driver. These situations involve blatant disregard for public safety, such as drunk driving accidents or crashes caused by texting while driving. Though you and your lawyer do not seek this additional compensation directly, the evidence we gather may help the jury decide that such damages are warranted in your case.
The Statute of Limitations
There is only a certain amount of time during which your claim remains viable in court. Known as the statute of limitations, this time limit is the same for most personal injury claims in Rowlett. For example, a simple rear-end accident has the same deadline as your bicycle accident. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 sets this deadline at two years from the date of your accident. Our Rowlett bicycle accident lawyers can help ensure that your claim is filed within those two years so that you retain the right to pursue compensation from the driver who injured you.
Pursuing Damages from All Possible Defendants
Many bicycle accident claims will simply involve you, the at-fault driver, and the driver’s insurance company. However, the situation can become more complicated when other defendants may have some share of the blame for an accident. Other possible parties include:
- Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft
- Establishments that served the driver alcohol
- Trucking companies
- Government entities
At our firm, a Dallas car accident law firm, , our experienced Rowlett bicycle accident attorneys work hard to understand and pursue all possible avenues for compensation. After all, anyone who is partly responsible for your injury should provide you with the money you need to get your life back in order.
Get in Touch with Us Today
Dallas Car Accident Lawyers does not collect a fee unless we win compensation for you in your claim. We know how difficult these trying times can be, so we also provide potential clients with a FREE consultation to discern the value and viability of your claim. To start working with our Rowlett bicycle accident lawyer today, call us at 469-998-4069, or fill out the form on our contact page. We look forward to working with you for the justice you deserve.
