Austin bicycle accident attorney

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each year around 45,000 bicyclists are injured in accidents.  In 2016, 840 cyclists were killed as a result of traffic accidents in the United States.  Most of accidents occurred in urban areas in broad daylight.

If you or a loved one is involved in a bicycle accident, it can be a terrifying experience.  To have a car hit your bicycle or make contact with  your body is extremely frightening.  Due to the shear size and weight of a car compared to a bicycle, injuries are often very serious.  Injuries from automobile-bicycle accidents can include:

• cuts and abrasions;
• fractured bones;
• torn/damage ligaments;
• bruises;
• concussions;
• traumatic brain injury;
• paralysis;
• broken/fractured vertebrate;
• soft tissue injuries;
• death.

If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages.  Do not assume that the insurance company will automatically pay you without a fight.  Insurance companies are often hostile towards bicyclists and will say that the accident occurred because of the bicyclist's error or negligence, even if it is clear that the vehicle driver was at fault.   Bicycle accidents are different than most automobile accidents.  You would be wise to hire an experienced personal injury attorney who knows how to deal with insurance adjusters. 

You should immediate seek medical attention if you are injured.  If possible, you should also ensure that law enforcement is called so that they can make a police report, take statements from the vehicle's driver, and issue a citation if appropriate.  You should seek medical treatment if you are hurt.  You should be consistent with your medical treatment.  You absolutely should not speak with the car driver's insurance company or insurance adjuster.  You should hire a qualified attorney who can assist you in getting the compensation that you deserve.  Watch Andrew Heilala's video explaining what to do if you have been in an accident.

Andrew Heilala's passion is assisting those who have been injured at the hands of another.  If you have been hurt by someone else's negligence, including in a bicycle accident, you should contact Andrew Heilala for a free initial case evaluation.  He can be reached at (512) 472-0994.