El Paso Bicycle Accident Attorney
Helping Good People in Bad Accidents
Being involved in a bicycle accident is a devastating experience. Due to the sheer size and weight of motor vehicles, bicyclists who are hit often sustain serious, life-altering injuries. Many bicyclists are even killed in such accidents. If you were injured in a bicycle accident or had a loved one who was killed by the negligence of someone else, an El Paso bicycle accident attorney at Harmonson Law Firm can help.
Our El Paso bicycle accident attorney is committed to fighting for your rights and will work tirelessly to hold the liable parties accountable for your pain and suffering.
While financial compensation won’t negate the trauma you have been through, it can help with the associated cost of damages, including medical bills, lost wages, ongoing rehabilitation therapy costs, in-home care, and more. If your loved one was killed in a bicycle accident, fighting for just compensation can provide the justice you need. Reach out to an experienced El Paso bicycle accident attorney at Harmonson Law Firm today to schedule your free initial consultation.
How Negligence Leads to Bicycle Accidents
Even when bicyclists follow the rules of the road and obey all traffic laws, they are still highly vulnerable. Often, the carelessness or reckless behavior of automobile drivers results in accidents that leave bicyclists suffering the most.
Some of the most common causes of bicycle accidents include:
- Breach of traffic regulations
- Failure to yield
- Distracted driving
- Impaired driving
- Inclement Weather
- Lack of attention
- Low visibility
- Opening car doors into a cyclist’s path
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Turning into a cyclist’s path
- Unaware of cyclist’s presence
- Failing to check blind spots
Even with protective safety gear, including helmets, pads, and brightly-colored clothing, bicyclists are highly susceptible to severe, even catastrophic injuries, including brain and spine injuries, when accidents occur. Such injuries typically require extensive, ongoing medical treatment and can result in temporary or permanent disabilities that prevent the victim from returning to their normal work and life routine.
Pursuing Justice on Your Behalf
At Harmonson Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling these types of serious cases. Our El Paso bicycle accident attorney is dedicated to helping innocent victims who have suffered life-altering injuries because of someone else’s negligence. Our firm will work directly with you in order to understand the unique details of your situation. Together, we can create a plan of legal action that’s designed around recovering the maximum compensation you are owed.
Call Harmonson Law Firm at (915) 233-6427 today to learn more about how we can help you with your bicycle accident case.
From Injury to Recovery FAQ's to Help Start Your Journey
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Who is usually at fault in a bicycle accident?In the state of Texas, bicyclists have the rights and duties of other vehicles. This means that while bicyclists must obey all traffic and safety rules, vehicles are required to yield the right-of-way to a bicycle “when appropriate.” Vehicles must leave a “safety zone” of at least three feet between their vehicle and a bicyclist…CONTINUE READING
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What damages can I seek if I was involved in a bicycle accident?If you have been involved in a bicycle accident in El Paso or Las Cruces, you may have severe injuries resulting from the accident. You may be unable to work and make a living, facing not only a mountain of medical expenses but an inability to pay your regular monthly expenses as well. In 2020…CONTINUE READING
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A car door opened into me just as I was riding past the car. Do I have a claim against the car’s owner?Being hit by a car door is one of the most common causes of bicycle accidents. When a car parallel parks, then the driver opens the door into the street without properly looking to see if there is a bicyclist or motorcyclist approaching, which can cause serious injuries to the cyclist. This type of accident…CONTINUE READING
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If I was hurt because of a road defect, can I sue the city?Governments are protected to some extent by sovereign immunity, which prevents individuals from suing the government without permission from the government. While this may sound odd—obtaining permission to sue someone—what it means is that the government must waive sovereign immunity for you to be able to sue for damages caused by your bicycle accident…CONTINUE READING
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What Are the Bicycle Accidents Laws in TexasAn accident between a cyclist and a car or truck often leads to serious injuries. There are bicycle accident laws in Texas that especially pertain to accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians. A cyclist obviously does not have the same safeguards as passengers in a vehicle. As a result, the bicycle accidents that we handle usually…CONTINUE READING
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