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Hurt In a Mansfield Bicycle or Pedestrian Accident?


If you have been injured in a Mansfield bicycle or pedestrian accident, it is important that you know you have the same rights as a motorist or passenger that has been injured in a car wreck. Contact a Mansfield personal injury attorney as soon as possible information on your personal situation. Cyclists and pedestrians have the legal right to pursue a claim for damages to cover their medical bills, loss of income due to time off work to recover from their injuries, as well as compensation for the pain and suffering they have endured.

With all the parks and outdoor activities to enjoy in Mansfield (such as Katherine Rose Memorial Park, Town Park, McClendon, James McKnight, Clayton W. Chandler, Hawaiian Falls, Walnut Creek Linear Trail, Mansfield National Golf Course, Big League Dreams Sports Park, Mansfield Sports Complex, Philip Thompson Soccer Complex and Hardy Allmon Soccer Fields - not to mention the many shops in the city) there is a high risk of pedestrian and bicycle accidents to occur as people travel to and from their different destinations either on bike or on foot.

What To Do If You Are Injured In A Bicycle Or Pedestrian Accident

Lie down until you are sure that you are not seriously hurt. Watch out for any signs of severe injury, such as bleeding or broken/dislocated bones. If you're fine, move yourself and your bike out of harm's way. Do not refuse any medical care offered to you; you are likely in a state of shock and it is important that you allow any one offering medical assistance to help you.

Gather information from the drivers involved in the collision. This means names, addresses, driver's license details, vehicle information and insurance details. Also gather contact information from any witnesses that saw the crash occur.

If necessary, call the police, just as you would in any other traffic crash. Remember to cooperate fully with their investigation. If the negligent driver attempts to flee the scene try to remember his license plate number and as many other details about the vehicle as possible.

If you had been riding your bike and believe that you are well enough to make your way home on it, make sure that you thoroughly check out the bike to ensure there is no damage to the handlebars, wheels, brakes or pedals. After you leave the scene, be sure to receive thorough medical care as promptly as possible.

After visiting your doctor, you should also consider consulting with a board certified personal injury lawyer who is experienced with handling bicycle and pedestrian injury cases. The attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm offer free no obligations to injured Mansfield cyclists and pedestrians. Call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900.


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One of the most common questions a new client has is “What is my case worth?”

The truth is that it is extremely difficult to estimate any injury claim's value until the injured party has ended medical treatment and is either well or as well as he or she is going to get. Only then can you truly put a figure on the damages that should be sought.


There is nothing worse than settling a claim too soon because once you settle, it's final. If your conditions worsen after prematurely accepting a settlement then you have no choice but to pay any additional medical bills yourself. Once your case settles, you cannot force the insurance company to also pay for your medical care in the future.