Trusted Austin Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group represents injured bicyclists throughout Austin and Travis County, from Round Rock and Cedar Park to Pflugerville, Georgetown, and San Marcos. Bicycle accident cases are our exclusive practice area, and our national network has recovered more than $1 billion for accident victims across the country.

Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, doored while riding near a bike lane, sideswiped on a busy corridor, struck in a hit-and-run, or wrongly blamed for a crash you did not cause, our Austin bicycle accident lawyer team knows how to handle the situation. We secure evidence early, obtain police reports, work with medical providers to document your injuries, gather witness statements, challenge liability disputes, and deal with the insurance company directly.

Texas treats bicyclists as lawful road users with the same rights and duties as vehicle operators (Transportation Code Section 551.101), and the modified comparative negligence rule (Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code Section 33.001) preserves your right to recover compensation even if you bear some share of responsibility.

Why Choose Our Bike Accident Attorneys

Austin is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the state, but rapid growth has made local roads increasingly dangerous for people who ride. Between 65% and 75% of total traffic fatalities occur on state-owned corridors like Interstate 35 and US Highway 183, high-speed areas that remain largely outside the city’s safety programs.

Over half of bicycle accidents in this area happen after dark, and more than 60% take place at intersections. The I-35 frontage lanes, Riverside Drive, South Lamar, North Lamar, and the Highway 183 feeder areas are where our clients get hit most often.

Collisions on these corridors leave people with brain trauma, spinal damage, fractures, and severe injuries. Before you have even been discharged, the insurer is already working to minimize your payout. Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group handles cycling, e-bike, and e-scooter accidents exclusively. Our attorneys have deep experience with all types of vehicles and know how to counter insurer tactics.

Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group Austin, TX

888-521-6377

Over $1 billion recovered for injury victims across the United States.
Zero financial risk with a free consultation, no upfront costs, and no fee unless we win.
Direct access means you speak with a bicycle injury lawyer who returns your calls, not a paralegal reading from a script.

Were you struck in traffic? Doored near a bike lane? Sideswiped at an intersection? Call 888-521-6377 or fill out our contact form for a free case evaluation. A bike crash lawyer from our team will follow up with you.

Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents We Handle

Insurance adjusters look for any angle to shift blame onto you. Our bicycle accident attorneys investigate every contributing factor because each one determines who pays, how much you recover, and how we build your case:

Distracted drivers. Roughly 1 in 9 wrongful death accidents happen because a driver was not watching the road. Phones and other devices continue to fuel these numbers.
Negligent motorists. When drivers ignore speed limits, break traffic rules, or fail to yield, collisions follow. This is one of the most common causes of bicycle accidents.
Dooring accidents. A common urban collision happens when a person opens a car door directly into the path of an oncoming bicyclist, often causing severe injuries.
Right-hook collisions. A right-hook crash happens when a vehicle turns right at an intersection, cutting across a cyclist traveling straight in the bike lanes.
Impaired driving. More than 13% of bicycle accident fatalities happen because a driver was under the influence. Like any motorcycle accident or car accident on these roads, impaired-driver bicycle accidents remain among the deadliest in the state.
Aggressive driving. Tailgating, close passes, retaliatory braking, and aggressive maneuvers around bicyclists continue to cause accidents throughout the area.
Unsafe conditions. Poorly maintained streets with potholes, debris, faded markings, and missing signage can throw a rider off balance and into traffic.

Common Bike Accident Injuries We Help Recover Compensation For

A bicyclist hit by a multi-ton car has no frame, no airbag, and no crumple zone absorbing the impact. Insurance companies push to settle before the victim understands the full scope of their condition. If someone else caused your accident, you deserve fair compensation for every harm, every medical bill, and every dollar of lost income.

Head and brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries remain the leading cause of cyclist deaths and long-term disability.
Back and spinal injuries. These can cause chronic pain, loss of feeling in the limbs, and in serious situations, permanent disability or paralysis.
Fractures. Bicyclists frequently break wrists, arms, collarbones, ribs, and legs. Severe fractures often require surgical hardware, months of rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Abrasions. Deep abrasions can become infected, leave major scars, and sometimes require skin grafts.
Psychological trauma. Many survivors develop PTSD, anxiety, depression, or a lasting fear of riding, all of which qualify for compensation under Texas law.

Compensation You Can Recover After a Bicycle Accident

If another party caused your accident, the law entitles you to recover the following categories of damages:

Medical expenses. Past and future amounts including emergency treatment, hospitalization, surgery, imaging, prescriptions, physical therapy, and any ongoing care your injuries require.
Lost wages. Income lost during recovery as well as any reduction in your earning capacity.
Property damage. Repair or replacement value for your bike, helmet, gear, electronics, and personal property.
Pain and suffering. Chronic discomfort, disfigurement, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. These non-economic damages often represent the largest portion of a settlement.
Punitive damages. When the responsible party’s conduct was especially reckless or intentional, such as drunk driving or a deliberate hit-and-run, a court may award punitive damages on top of compensatory damages.

Our accident lawyers document every category of loss from the day you retain us. Insurance companies count on the victim not knowing what a bicycle accident claim is worth. We make sure you do.

Bike Accident Laws That Protect You

If you were partially at fault, you can still recover compensation. The modified comparative negligence rule (Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code Section 33.001) allows you to recover damages as long as your share does not exceed 50 percent. A cyclist found 30 percent at fault collects 70 percent of the total damages. At 51 percent or higher, the right to compensation is barred entirely.

Insurers rely on predictable arguments: you were not wearing a helmet, you were riding at dusk, you were taking the lane. The relevant bicycle statutes answer every one:

Transportation Code Section 551.101. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as those operating vehicles on state roadways.
No statewide adult helmet law. Texas does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet, but the absence of one on an adult cannot bar your recovery.
Full lane use. Cyclists may occupy the full travel lane when it is too narrow to share safely (Transportation Code Section 551.103).
Safe passing ordinance (Section 12-1-35). Motorists must pass cyclists at a minimum distance of three feet for passenger cars and six feet for commercial trucks.

Filing Deadlines for a Bicycle Accident

You have two years from the date of the accident to file an injury lawsuit (Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code Section 16.003).

Injury claims: 2 years from the date of the incident.
Wrongful death: 2 years from the date of death.
Minor child: Tolled until age 18, then 2 years.
Government claims (Tort Claims Act): Notice within 6 months.
City of Austin claims: Notice within just 45 days, filed with the Austin Law Department.

The 45-day deadline is critical when your accident involves defects, missing signage, or hazardous conditions maintained by a government entity. We track every deadline from the day you retain us and move to preserve your legal options.

E-Bike Laws

Texas classifies e-bikes into three classes (Transportation Code Section 664.001). Class 1 provides pedal-assist only, no throttle, max 20 mph. Class 2 includes a throttle, max 20 mph. Class 3 provides pedal-assist only, max 28 mph, riders must be at least 15. All three require fully operable pedals and a motor rated at 750 watts or less. Bicycle Accident Lawyers Group handles all e-bike, e-scooter, and motorcycle accident claims under the same legal frameworks, providing experienced representation for every type of cycling incident.

Who Is Liable for a Bike Accident?

The driver who hit you is rarely the only responsible party. In most cases we handle, there are multiple defendants, which means multiple insurance policies and a larger total for you.

The responsible party. The auto insurance policy is the first source of compensation.
Their employer. If the driver was on the clock or operating for a rideshare platform, the employer’s commercial policy applies with limits of $1 million or more.
Government entities. When a government entity fails to maintain safe conditions, we hold them accountable under the Tort Claims Act.
Construction contractors. Work that narrows lanes, removes markings, or blocks sightlines. Both the contractor and the awarding entity can be named as defendants.
Manufacturers. If a product defect caused or worsened your accident, the manufacturer is liable under product liability law.
Other road users. A pedestrian stepping into a cycling lane, another rider running a stop sign, or an e-scooter crossing against traffic.

We investigate every accident to identify all responsible parties and every available policy. More defendants give us more leverage in negotiations and a stronger position at trial.

How We Prove Negligence in a Bike Accident Case

The person who struck you, or their insurer, owes you for every dollar of harm they caused. We build four legal elements before the insurer sees our demand.

Duty. Every driver owes a legal duty to watch for cyclists, yield at intersections, check mirrors before opening doors, and maintain a safe passing distance.
Breach. A motorist who texts behind the wheel, runs a red light, opens a door into a cycling lane, or passes within inches of a bicyclist has breached that duty. We prove it using police reports, camera footage, dashcam video, and witness statements.
Causation. We connect the breach directly to your injuries using medical records, reconstruction analysis, and expert testimony.
Damages. We document every loss: emergency visits, surgery, physical therapy, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and equipment replacement.

Our Recent Results

Hit-and-Run Incident

$1,500,000

Settlement

Collision with a Motor Vehicle

$150,000

Settlement

Unsafe Road Conditions

$825,000

Settlement

Distracted Driving Case

$300,000

Settlement

What to Do After a Bicycle Accident

Your injury claim starts at the scene. Take each step carefully.

Call 911

Move to safety if you are able and make sure law enforcement responds.
Seek medical attention

Go to the emergency room even if you feel fine. Concussions, internal bleeding, and hairline fractures often take hours to surface. Medical records from that visit establish a direct link between your injuries and the accident.
Document the scene

Photograph your injuries, the vehicle, your damaged bicycle, road conditions, and any hazards. Get the driver’s name, insurance information, and license plate number. Collect contact information from witnesses.
Limit your communication

Do not give a detailed statement or admit responsibility at the scene.
Call us before you talk to the insurer

The adjuster will ask for a recorded statement designed to minimize your claim. Decline it, reject any early offer, and stay off social media. Call 888-521-6377 for a case review so our Austin bicycle accident lawyer team can handle the insurer.

When Should You Contact a Bike Accident Attorney?

Speak with an experienced accident lawyer as soon as possible if any of these apply. Bicycle accidents require immediate legal attention:

Your injuries are serious. Surgery, hospitalization, broken bones, head trauma, or spinal injuries all increase the value of your case. The insurance company will work hard to undervalue your compensation.
The insurer is delaying or disputing liability. Low offers, slow responses, or arguments that you caused the accident are signs the insurance company is not acting in good faith.
Your situation involves complex liability. Bicycle accidents caused by road hazards, construction zones, or multiple responsible parties require a austin bicycle accident lawyer with experience identifying every liable party.
You were hit by an uninsured or unidentified driver. In hit-and-run accidents, UM/UIM coverage under your own auto policy may be the only path to compensation. An injury lawyer can identify which policies apply.
A government entity may be responsible. If your crash involved a defect or unsafe infrastructure, the filing deadlines are dramatically shorter. An accident lawyer needs to be involved immediately.

How Your Case Works

No-cost consultation. Call 888-521-6377 or fill out the form. An Austin bicycle accident lawyer contacts you the same day to review your options.
Contingency agreement. No money out of pocket. We only get paid when we recover for you.
Investigation. We reconstruct the collision using scene photos, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, and accident reconstruction experts.
Demand and negotiation. We assemble the full value of your case and present a documented demand backed by evidence, not posture.
Trial if necessary. If the insurer refuses to pay fair value, we file suit in Travis County District Court. Our experienced trial lawyers have handled bicycle accident cases across Texas and know how to present claims to a jury at trial, providing full legal representation with no additional fees.

You talk directly to your personal injury lawyer throughout the process. Our clients rely on that direct access at every step of the way.

Contact Our Austin Bike Accident Lawyers Today

Whether your accident resulted in a minor injury or a catastrophic one, our Austin bicycle accident lawyer team will pursue the maximum compensation you are owed. Our results speak for themselves. Contact us today. An experienced attorney from our team will provide a free case review with no upfront costs and no fees unless we win your bicycle accident case.

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