Bicycling is becoming more and more popular in and around the Dallas area. Not only does this provide a convenient way to get from place to place, but it is also environmentally friendly. However, there are times when careless or negligent actions have drivers cause serious harm to bicyclists. At the Law Office Of Julie Johnson, our Dallas personal injury lawyers are ready to help if you or a loved one have been injured. Let us investigate your case and more to secure the compensation you need.
There is no denying that bicyclists are more vulnerable than others on and around the roadway. While wearing a helmet can reduce the number of serious head injuries and fatalities caused by bike crashes, they cannot prevent all injuries. It is not uncommon for our Dallas bicycle accident lawyer to help clients with the following injuries in the aftermath of a crash:
Each of these injuries requires medical care (even minor injuries can result in major medical bills). For serious bicycle accident injuries, victims could face long rehabilitation times and missed work. If a victim cannot work while they recover, they could lose the income they need to support themselves.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 2,426 total bicycle accidents during the latest reporting year. Out of these incidents, there were:
Looking at those statistics, it is clear that a high percentage of all bicycle accidents result in injuries or fatalities.
In many cases, bicycle accidents are caused by careless or negligent drivers. Bicyclists are often ignored by drivers on the roadway. It is not uncommon for drivers to fail to yield to cyclists at crosswalks, intersections, and bike lanes. Dallas bicycle accident lawyer also know that impaired drivers are much more likely to collide with bicyclists, as are drivers distracted by their phones or other devices.
Bicyclists are also vulnerable to poorly designed and poorly maintained roadways. In these cases, the government agencies responsible for the roadway may be held accountable for injuries resulting from a crash.
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a bicycle accident that was caused by the reckless or negligent actions of somebody else, contact a Dallas bicycle accident attorney today. At the Law Office Of Julie Johnson, we are going to get to work on your case in order to secure any compensation you are entitled to, including:
When you need a Dallas bicycle accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or by calling us at 214-290-8001.
