Fort Worth Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Fighting for You

Bicycle accidents in Fort Worth cause serious, life-altering injuries. When a multi-thousand pound vehicle strikes an unprotected cyclist, the results are catastrophic — traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord damage, road rash, internal injuries, and death. Yet insurance companies treat bicycle accident claims with the same bias they apply to motorcycle cases — assuming the cyclist was at fault and offering far less than the case is worth.

Attorney Paul Previte fights for bicycle accident victims throughout Fort Worth and North Texas. He is a former prosecutor and former judge with over 30 years of trial experience who knows how to establish driver fault clearly, counter bias against cyclists, and maximize recovery for seriously injured clients. He handles every case personally and is prepared to take your case to a  jury if the insurance company refuses to pay what it is worth.

Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here.

Why Bicycle Accident Cases Require Experienced Representation

Bicycle accident cases present unique challenges that require skilled legal representation.

Insurance companies assume cyclists are at fault. Adjusters will look for any violation — failure to use a bike lane, riding against traffic, no helmet, no lights — to shift blame to the cyclist and reduce compensation. Under Texas modified comparative fault rules, these arguments can significantly reduce your recovery. An experienced attorney anticipates and counters them with evidence.

Injuries are severe and expensive. Cyclists struck by vehicles typically suffer injuries as serious as motorcycle accident victims. Medical costs, rehabilitation, lost wages, and long-term care can reach six figures or more in serious cases.

Evidence must be preserved immediately. Surveillance footage, skid marks, witness statements, and vehicle data disappear quickly. The sooner you have an attorney working your case, the stronger your position.

Common Causes of Fort Worth Bicycle Accidents

• Distracted driving — the leading cause of bicycle accidents nationwide
• Failure to yield to cyclists at intersections
• Dooring — a driver or passenger opens a car door into a cyclist’s path
• Right hook accidents — a driver turns right in front of a cyclist
• Left cross accidents — a driver turns left across the path of an oncoming cyclist
• Rear-end collisions — a driver fails to see a cyclist and strikes them from behind
• Passing too closely — Texas law requires drivers to give cyclists at least three feet of clearance
• Drunk and impaired driving
• Road hazards — potholes, gravel, uneven pavement, debris

Texas Bicycle Laws and Your Rights

Texas law treats bicycles as vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Cyclists have the right to use the road and drivers must share it safely. Specifically Texas law requires drivers to pass cyclists with at least three feet of clearance, yield to cyclists in bike lanes, and treat cyclists at intersections the same as any other vehicle. Violations of these laws are powerful evidence of negligence in a bicycle accident case.

What You Can Recover

A seriously injured cyclist in Fort Worth may recover all past and future medical expenses, lost wages and lost earning capacity, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment, disfigurement, and the full replacement value of your bicycle and equipment. In cases involving fatalities, surviving family members may pursue wrongful death claims. Serious bicycle accident cases regularly produce six-figure results.

Fort Worth Cycling Areas and Accident Hotspots

Fort Worth has made significant investments in cycling infrastructure including the Trinity Trails system and protected bike lanes throughout the city. However bicycle accidents remain common at major intersections and on heavily traveled roads. Areas around the Cultural District, the Near Southside, TCU, and along Camp Bowie Boulevard, University Drive, and Magnolia Avenue see elevated bicycle accident rates. If you were injured anywhere in Fort Worth or Tarrant County, Paul Previte can help.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bicycle Accidents

Q: What if I was not wearing a helmet? Texas law does not require adult cyclists to wear helmets. The insurance company may argue your injuries would have been less severe with a helmet, but this does not eliminate your right to compensation. Paul Previte counters helmet arguments with medical expert testimony.

Q: What if I was riding in the road instead of a bike lane? Texas law allows cyclists to ride on the road. If a bike lane was available, the insurance company may argue comparative fault, but riding in the road is not negligence per se. Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here for a free evaluation of your specific situation.

Q: What if the driver claims they did not see me? Failure to see a cyclist who was visible is negligence. Drivers have a duty to maintain a proper lookout for cyclists. Paul Previte uses accident reconstruction experts to establish what the driver should have seen and when.

Q: How long do I have to file a bicycle accident lawsuit in Texas? Generally two years from the date of the accident under the Texas statute of limitations. Contact our office immediately to preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Serving Fort Worth and All of North Texas

The Previte Firm represents bicycle accident victims throughout Fort Worth, Haltom City, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Keller, Mansfield, and all surrounding communities in Tarrant, Parker, Hood, Johnson, Dallas, and Denton counties.

Contact us today for a free consultation — call 817-335-4357 or click here. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.