Bicycle Accident Lawyers in Austin

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 I Need a Bicycle Accident 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

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 Choose Gibson Hill Personal Injury to Handle My
Case?
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 of Bicycle Accident Cases We 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.
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