If you or someone you love has been injured in a bicycle accident in or around Dallas-Fort Worth, it is important that you consult with a board certified personal injury lawyer. Mark Anderson has been helping injured cyclists and their families since 1991 and has a proven track record of success in winning his clients the fair compensation that they deserve. Texas cyclists have a right to make a claim for damages sustained in traffic collisions which includes compensation for any doctor, hospital and medical bills; loss of any wages, salary or other income due to time off work; compensation for the very real pain and suffering caused as a result of the injuries sustained in the crash.
For a free, no obligation consultation on your personal situation, please call us today toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900.
Texas Bicycle Laws Fully complying with Texas Motor Vehicle Laws is perhaps the best way to try and avoid your involvement in a car wreck while out cycling. Of course, accidents do happen, and the vast majority of bicycle injuries are caused by negligent drivers. Nevertheless, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a Fort Worth cyclist.
Cyclists should only be operated on appropriate roads, streets and paths designated as allowing bicycles. On shared use routes such as bicycle/pedestrian paths, the bicycle rider is responsible for giving proper warning when approaching or passing other cyclists or pedestrians.
When cycling on a roadway, bicycles must keep as far to the right of the road as possible, unless they are preparing to turn left, in which case they should align themselves appropriately as with any other vehicle. Exceptions to this rule include circumstances where there are obstructions in the roadway or if the lane is less than 14 feet wide. Bicycles must also comply with all traffic signals, warning signs and other laws the same as cars, trucks and motorcycles.
It is important that your bicycle complies with safety regulations. For example; it must be equipped with a brake capable of making a controlled stop on pavement that is dry, level and clean. If you intend to use your bicycle at night you must fit it with a white headlamp on the front of the bike and either a red lamp or reflector on the rear.
If there is only one permanent seat/saddle fitted to the bike, then only one person may ride it. Pulling or dragging people on roller skates, sled, cart, etc. is not permitted. It is illegal to attempt to transport a load which requires you to have less than one hand on the bicycle's handlebars. Bicyclists must also use correct hand signals to signal their intention to maneuver to other road users:
Stopping - extend left arm downwards
Turning left - extend left arm out horizontally
Turning right - extend right arm out horizontally (or extend left arm upwards)
For more information on your rights as a Fort Worth cyclist who has been injured in a collision, you should contact a board certified personal injury and wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible following the wreck. Call us today toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900.
Do You Have Questions About Motorcycle Collisions?
Do you have legal questions about injury cases that involve motorcycle accidents in Texas? If so, you can always call us for a free, no obligation consultation. Also, you can order your free copy of Mark's book, Roadmap To Winning Your Texas Motorcycle Accident Case. This book is packed with tons of useful information on how to deal with insurance adjusters, what mistakes NOT to make, how to deal with health care issues...and much more.
