Bicycle Accidents
Am I entitled to compensation?
If you or someone you know was injured in a bicycle accident, it is important to review your legal right and options in regard to recovering financial compensation from the driver or other party responsible for causing the collision. A bicycle accident lawyer at the Doan Law Firm, P.C. can help. We offer a free initial consultation to talk about the incident, your injuries, your legal rights and what we can do to help. Our law firm is committed to offering injury victims throughout the Houston area with the dedicated, personalized legal counsel they need to seek justice for what they have experienced.
Injuries Caused by Bicycle Accidents
A bicycle accident may cause serious injuries, particularly to the rider of the bicycle. The occupants of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic accident with a bicycle may suffer injury as well, but it is usually less extensive than the injury that the bicyclist will experience. In these collisions, the principle applies that the object of a lesser mass will sustain a greater amount of damage. Even with a bicycle helmet and other protective gear, a bicyclist is likely to be seriously injured when involved in a collision with a motor vehicle that may weigh thousands of pounds. The bicyclist may sustain such lasting injuries as:
Depending on the extent of injury, any of these may have a significant impact on the bicycle rider's life. Accordingly, the value of a bicycle accident claim may be great. If you are interested in undergoing a free review of your claim, feel free to contact our offices at your earliest convenience. Your initial consultation is free and you pay no legal fees unless we recover a settlement or win a jury award on your behalf.