Arlington Bicycle Accident Lawyer

If you require the services of an Arlington bicycle accident lawyer, contact us at (972) 599 4100, and we will begin working on your case immediately. The Law Office of Doug Goyen delivers aggressive, experienced, and motivated representation for those needing an accident lawyer in Arlington. In motor vehicle accident and injury cases, our proven results are consistent in obtaining full settlements for our clients.

Since 1997, the Law Office of Doug Goyen has been representing Arlington residents. We have settled thousands of cases and recovered millions of dollars for our clients in personal injury and accident cases in Texas.

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WHY DO YOU NEED AN ARLINGTON BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER?

An Arlington bicycle accident lawyer is required in a variety of situations. Vehicle-bicycle collisions are becoming increasingly common, and legal teams who specialize in this type of mishap are in high demand. According to records filed with the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 2,547 vehicular accidents involving bikers in Texas in 2019. There were 68 cyclists killed and 2,288 cyclists injured in the collisions.

There are some drivers that find it difficult for vehicles to open up the road to cyclists. Some drivers are simply not used to, or willing to, share the road with bicycle riders. As a result, there has been an increase in cycling accidents and injuries.

A breach of the duty of care must be proven with evidence in any negligence case, including bicycle-auto accidents. You may be able to use the following evidence to support your claim for damages and compensation after a bicycle accident:

• The official police report on the accident.
• Photographic or video evidence from the accident scene.
• Footage captured by a dashcam, security camera, or a headcam.
• Eyewitness accounts are available.
• Information from a driver's phone can be used to prove that he or she was distracted while driving, which is a misdemeanor in several places.
• The blood-alcohol level of the driver suspected of being at fault is tested to confirm or rule out whether he or she was driving while intoxicated.

Depending on the quality of your evidence and the severity of your injuries, you may choose to accept the settlement or take your case to court. Any option you take will be assisted by our Arlington bicycle accident lawyer.

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CAUSES OF ARLINGTON BICYCLE-AUTO ACCIDENTS

As a bicycle rider, even if you have followed all traffic laws, you can be struck by an automobile and the consequences of a bicycle accident can cause serious injury.

Cyclists can be hurt by both moving and stationary cars, and the injuries are frequently serious due to the exposed rider. If you were hurt in a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, so contact an expert Arlington bicycle accident lawyer today.

Types of Violations and Accidents. Moving and non-moving bicycle accidents are the most common forms of accidents. Simply said, moving accidents occur while an automobile is in motion, while non-moving accidents occur when the automobile is parked.

Moving Accidents. The more prevalent of the two types of bicycle accidents is a moving accident. They occur when a vehicle is in motion. This means that the vehicle can be set to drive, neutral, or reverse when a collision occurs.

Moving accidents with bicycles can be caused by speeding, fatigued drivers, failure to yield, reckless driving, distracted driving, road rage, red light infractions, unsafe lane changes, being struck from behind, and intersection accidents.

Non-Moving Accidents. Accidents can occur even when a vehicle is in park mode. The most common sort of non-moving collision occurs when a passenger opens the car door and strikes a bicycle (or pedestrian) or when a car door is opened into the path of a rider and the rider is unable to stop in time to avoid the blockage.

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WHAT COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE ARE AVAILABLE IN BICYCLE-AUTO ACCIDENTS?

Auto liability insurance policies cover vehicle-on-bike incidents in the same way that they do vehicle-on-vehicle collisions. Cyclists should expect to receive equivalent compensation as if they were driving a vehicle when they were hit. The most significant distinction is that in car-on-bicycle incidents, the bicyclist is much more likely to be seriously injured in the accident.

Bicyclists may be entitled to the following compensation if they are involved in an accident:

• Medical bills both past and future: The total amount of medical bills incurred to treat your injury in the past and future.
• Lost earning capacity in the past and future: The amount of money you could have made if you hadn't been injured.
• Loss of services: If an injury prevents a husband or wife from doing their customary home chores, they are entitled to compensation.
• Compensation is permitted for past and future pain and suffering: This is based on a jury's common sense, knowledge, and sense of fairness. In terms of settling a claim, determining the worth of pain and suffering is done by imagining what a jury would think the value is.
• Past and future mental anguish: How your physical injury has produced mental anguish to a high degree, beyond disappointment, resentment, shame, or fury, and how it will continue to do so in the future.
• Physical impairment in the past and future: How you have been physically harmed in the past as a result of your accident, and how you will be physically harmed in the future. Texas' version of "loss of enjoyment of life" is physical impairment.
• Disfigurement in the past and future: How the injury has physically disfigured you in the past and how it will continue to do so in the future.
• Property damage: In an accident case, damage to your property, such as your bicycle, bicycle computer, phone, or glasses is recoverable.
• Loss of consortium: If your injury is severe enough that you can no longer enjoy the company of your family members, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm it has caused to your family connections.
• Damages for wrongful death include: Wrongful Death Act Damages include loss of society and companionship, mental agony, loss of consortium, emotional and mental pain caused by the simultaneous perception of a loved one's death, and loss of inheritance. Texas Survival Statute Damages for death cases include funeral and burial expenditures, decedent's conscious agony and suffering, mental anguish, property damage, exemplary or punitive damages, and medical expenses are all examples of survival damages in death situations.

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WHAT TO DO AFTER A BICYCLE-AUTO ACCIDENT

It's difficult to recall what to do following a bicycle accident. After all, you'd just been hit by a car! However, it is critical to remain as safe as possible following an accident and to obtain as much information as possible for later use. The most important thing to remember following a bicycle accident is to collect as much evidence as possible while remaining as safe as possible.

Step 1: Locate Safety. Your safety comes foremost in the aftermath of an accident. To avoid being hit again, move out of the way of oncoming vehicles as soon as possible. It is also critical to safeguard the safety of any other bystanders as well as the driver who hit you. Examine the area to check that no one else has been injured or requires medical assistance if you are able.

Step 2:Dial 9-1-1. It is critical to dial 9-1-1 for Arlington police or 9-1-1 for your local police. There are various reasons why you should make a police report:

• In legal processes, reports are utilized as evidence.
• Submitting a report elevates your credibility.
• If you are engaged in a hit-and-run, the authorities must identify the driver who was at fault, and uninsured motorist coverage may be available as well.
• The police must gather evidence for future use.

Step 3:Search for Eyewitnesses. Witnesses might be crucial in legal proceedings following an accident. Ask other pedestrians whether they saw the accident and have them write a statement about what they saw. Request that all witnesses give their phone numbers and full names on the statement. Request that they date and sign the statement, as well as specify the time of the accident.

If the only witness is the motorist who hit you, obtain their statement as soon as possible — before they have a chance to change it. Exchange information, such as your name, phone number, address, and insurance information, just as you would in a car accident.

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Step 4: Keep an eye out for evidence. Evidence is crucial in legal processes, especially in the case of a hit-and-run bike accident. Make a list of anything you see that might be relevant to your case. What time did the accident occur? What was the color of the driver's car? Remember the car's make and model as well. What were you doing before you were hit? Which direction did the driver flee? (if it was a hit-and-run). The more information you gather, the more trustworthy you will appear in a judicial proceeding (and to the police).

You should also take notice of the weather, the degree of traffic and congestion, and any unusual driving behavior. The following are some of the most important pieces of evidence to keep:

• Vehicle make, model, and color
• Where you were prior to the accident
• The time of the collision
• Describe in detail what occurred during the accident.
• Any further events to the accident (no matter how seemingly mundane)
• All witnesses' names and contact information
• Weather conditions prior to and following the accident
• Any unusual behavior on the part of the driver

Step 5: Make a list of everything you remember. The more thorough your description of what occurred, the more credible you will appear to police and authorities throughout legal processes. Take images of everything you think might be relevant to your case if you have a smartphone.

Writing these facts down and documenting them demonstrates that you were in a good emotional state when gathering information. It also increases your credibility in the eyes of legal representatives.

Step 6: Submit a Report. When the police arrive, you must give them your statement. They will complete a full report containing all of the important information you will require in the future — and they will be required to retain this report on file. Answer the questions truthfully and as best you can.

It is critical to remain cool and provide concise, direct responses. If you begin answering inquiries uncertainly, the police may subsequently testify that you were bewildered or puzzled.

Step 7:Speak with an Arlington Bicycle Accident Lawyer. After the police report has been filed, your Arlington accident lawyer will seek the police report. This will help to establish the credibility of the accident and may help determine who fault in the accident. If the police officer determines that the driver of the car was at fault, the bicycle rider will have a much better chance of getting the bike fixed and (more crucially) compensation for all medical expenditures and injuries.

If you have been in a bicycle accident, contact The Law Office of Doug Goyen to speak with an Arlington accident attorney about your case, especially if you have been injured or have experienced any damage to your bike or personal property.

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FREE CASE REVIEWS

If you are looking for an Arlington bicycle accident lawyer, call (972) 599 4100. We offer free phone consultations. We also provide a free strategy session. The strategy session includes a summary of your case, legal issues involved, and legal issues we identify as being critical to maximizing the compensation owed.

THERE IS NO FEE IF WE DO NOT WIN

You owe us nothing if we are unable to recover. We charge a contingency fee structured to take a percentage of what we recover. As a performance-based contract, the better we do for you, the better we do for ourselves. This aligns our interests in the case with our client’s interests.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE

Law Office of Doug Goyen
15851 Dallas Pkwy #605
Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 599 4100 phone
(972) 398 2629 fax

Directions to our office: We are on the southbound side of the service road to the Tollway. Stay on the Dallas North Tollway until you come to the Keller Springs exit. Take the Keller Spring exit. Stay on the service road on the southbound side and go just past Keller Springs. Our office is the 2nd building south of Keller Springs, located on the service road to the North Dallas Tollway in the Madison Business Center on the 6th floor.

By Doug Goyen, douggoyen@goyenlaw.com

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