Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Injured in a car accident and not sure what to do next? Attorney Clark Harmonson can help. Clark literally wrote the book on Texas auto insurance claims. Find out what everyone should know before speaking with the adjuster or hiring an attorney, including what the insurance companies don’t want you to know about your rights AND 12 dirty tricks insurance adjusters use to wreck your claim.
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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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