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Cycling has become a prevalent means of transportation for Brownsville residents in recent years. While some use bicycles to beat traffic, others use them to stay active and keep fit. Bicycle sporting activities have become popular too. With increased cyclists on our roads, related accidents have become rampant too. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, at least 8,499 bicycle accidents occur each year. In 2019, 68 deaths were recorded, with thousands of others suffering severe injuries.
Sadly, most of these cases have resulted from reckless behaviors and negligence. If you have fallen victim to the irresponsible behavior of another party, you have the basis on which to file a personal injury claim for compensation. A qualified Brownsville bicycle accident lawyer is extremely valuable, and you should consider retaining one to handle your case. At Lone Star Injury Attorneys, we are passionate about the rights of our clients. For this reason, our injury lawyers assertively fight for their rightful compensation.
While no law requires injured victims to have an attorney, you stand to gain so much when you retain a lawyer for your bike accident case. To begin with, you may have suffered serious injuries that make it difficult for you to focus on treatment and your case at the same time. On top of that, you lack the basic legal knowledge required to pursue compensation. This leaves you with the best option: let a professional handle your case.
After reviewing your case, your attorney will:
The Texas Statute of Limitations caps the time within which an injury case must be filed to a maximum of two years. This might seem to be a lot of time, but your primary focus will likely be on recovery and medical treatment for your injuries. By the time you start piecing together the facts of your accident, crucial evidence may have been lost or compromised. This is why you need an attorney whose only focus will be your case. They will burn the midnight oil, preparing a solid case and giving you the peace of mind you need to recover without worry.
Many personal injury victims are hesitant to retain an attorney due to the potential costs that follow. Pursuing compensation can be costly, especially when you hire a legal team. This is not something many people want to do, especially when grappling with other financial losses.
However, that is now a thing of the past. Today, most personal injury law firms, including Lone Star Injury Attorneys, have a contingency fee arrangement in place to cushion clients from paying upfront legal fees. This means you are not billed unless your attorney secures a beneficial outcome from your cycling injury case. If you are not compensated, your lawyer is not paid. Our attorneys will discuss this in depth during the initial consultation.
Texas is a fault-based state. Anyone whose actions result in someone else’s injuries assumes liability and may be held financially responsible for damages caused. The injured person (plaintiff) must prove the essential elements of negligence to prove fault. In this case, you must prove that:
The circumstances of your accident determine the defendant in a bicycle accident case. For example, if a motorist cuts you off, the driver may be sued for recklessness, and the vehicle owner for negligent entrustment of the vehicle or poor vehicle maintenance. Other parties may include construction companies and state agencies for poor road designs and product manufacturers for faulty bicycle parts. A seasoned lawyer should be able to put together the facts of your bicycle collision case to determine the party at fault.
A bicycle accident can be catastrophic. If you were injured in a crash you believe was not your fault, you should pursue full justice for your injuries. Our Brownsville bicycle accident lawyers will diligently work to help you recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Call us today to explore your legal options.
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