Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Austin

1. Austin Bicycle Accident Have you or a loved one been injured in a cycling accident in Austin? If this has happened to you, the personal injury team at Gibson Hill Personal Injury can help you get the full and fair compensation the responsible party owes you. Cycling accidents can have severe consequences, especially when riders are struck by cars and trucks. Drivers are responsible for navigating with caution, but they often fail to prioritize safety. When drivers are negligent in their duty to drive safely or otherwise ignore the rules of the road, they can be held liable for the accidents and injuries they cause. This is especially important in accidents where cyclists are victimized because they are incredibly vulnerable and rely on the caution of others. Do Do I I Need Need a a Bicycle Bicycle Accident Accident Lawyer? Lawyer? When a bicyclist is struck by a car or truck, the result can be catastrophic. Cyclists are inherently vulnerable since they have minimal safety equipment that can prepare a rider for a collision with a vehicle other than a helmet. These accidents can be incredibly dangerous and sometimes deadly. They can also be frustrating because the accidents are often caused by driver negligence. With the increase in cell-phone use and other distractions behind the wheel, cycling

2. accidents involving vehicles are on the rise. Retaining a personal injury attorney can ensure that your rights are protected, and the irresponsible driver who caused your injuries is held responsible. Why Why Choose Choose Gibson Gibson Hill Hill Personal Case? Personal Injury Case? Injury to to Handle Handle My My At Gibson Hill Personal Injury, we are committed to protecting the rights of the Houston-area community. We realize that bikes are a vital form of transportation, recreation, and fitness in many people’s lives here in Austin. We want to help make sure that everyone is safe when they set out on their bike ride in our state. This means that negligent or reckless drivers must be held responsible when they cause accidents. Our team can uphold your rights with compassion and care. Types Types of of Bicycle Bicycle Accident Accident Cases Cases We We Handle Handle Some of the most common causes of accidents between cyclists and vehicles that we have handled include:     Speeding Drivers following too closely to cyclists Refusal to provide enough space between vehicles and cyclists Dooring accidents (when a driver opens a car door into a bike lane and strikes a cyclist) Sideswipe accidents Rear-end collisions Distracted driving Intoxicated driving Unsafe turning      Road hazards can also be the cause of bicycle accidents. Private property owners, governmental agencies, and other entities responsible for the upkeep of roads must either warn drivers and cyclists of road defects or act quickly to resolve these issues. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------