Representing Bicyclists & Pedestrians Hit by Motorists
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If you or your child was injured because of the negligent or reckless actions of a car or truck driver, you have rights. The experienced and Board-certified Texas pedestrian accident lawyers at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend are here to protect them. Contact our Houston law office to speak to a lawyer at no cost.
Texas is recognized for some of the best and the worst bicycling conditions in the U.S. In 2001, Bicycling magazine rated Austin, Texas #2 on its list of the Top 10 bicycling cities in North America. More recently, Dallas was listed among the worst cities for cycling. In fact, the League of American Bicyclists has ranked Texas 36 th among the 50 states for bike friendliness.
Reckless and careless drivers, unsafe road conditions, and unfriendly legislative conditions - bike safety bill SB 488 was recently vetoed by the governor - result in hundreds of unnecessary bicycle accident injuries and deaths every year. Bicyclists and their families are left suffering the consequences of broken bones, serious head injuries and changed lives.
Pedestrians face similar challenges from inattentive drivers, particularly in crosswalks when a driver turning right-but looking left-runs into the pedestrian, or a driver talking on a cell phone hits a child.
The driver of a car or truck does not have the right of way just because they have a motor vehicle. What they do have is a responsibility to drive with care and to be aware of others with whom they share the road.
Meeting the Challenges of Bike Accident Cases
Since 1951, our bicycle accident attorneys have been pursuing justice for the adult and child victims of bike accidents and pedestrian accidents. In addition to an experienced team of litigators, our staff includes medical professionals who assist us in understanding, and presenting complex medical information to juries and insurance companies. When injuries are serious, the effects can last a lifetime. It's important to understand the full impact in order to ensure you receive full and fair compensation.
We are committed to thoroughly investigating the cause of the bike accidents, not simply relying on the police report. It's unfortunate, but police do not always follow up, even in serious injury cases. They make an assumption that the bicyclist was at fault rather than the speeding motorist, or fail to interview witnesses to follow through on hit and run cases. Just because a driver was not charged with a crime does not mean the driver was in the right. We do the legwork to ensure our client's case is solid.
Contact Us
Whether you were hit as a pedestrian in a crosswalk, or your child was hit by a commercial vehicle, car or bus while biking, get the legal help you need. For a free initial consultation regarding a bike accident or pedestrian accident with injuries, contact a bicycle and pedestrian accident lawyer at Abraham Watkins or call 713-222-7211 or 1-800-870-9584. We represent clients across the state of Texas, and the nation.
