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A bicycle accident can flip your life upside down in an instant. Medical bills stack up fast. You may be unable to work. Insurance adjusters start calling — and they're not on your side. You're dealing with pain and stress while someone else's legal team is already building their defense.
Most cyclists don't know their rights after a crash. Texas drivers owe you a duty of care. If they failed that duty, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and more. But the clock is already ticking — and waiting costs you.
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of your accident. If you miss that deadline, you likely lose your right to pursue compensation entirely. Don't wait — the sooner you connect with an attorney, the better your case can be preserved.
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Every case is different. Some claims settle with insurance companies within a few months. Others involving disputed liability or serious injuries may take a year or longer, especially if litigation is required. Your attorney will give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.
First, call 911 and get a police report filed. Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel okay — some injuries show up later. Document the scene with photos if you can. Get the driver's insurance and contact information. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. You may still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — as long as you were not more than 50% responsible. An attorney can investigate the facts, gather evidence, and push back against unfair blame being placed on you.
In Austin, Texas, injury cases follow the same statewide rules — but local courts and insurance adjusters have their own patterns. The attorney we match you with knows them.
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.
Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.
Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.