Texas Bicycle Accident Lawyer: Statewide Representation by McFarlane Law
McFarlane Law represents bicycle accident victims and their families across Texas — from Austin and the Hill Country to Houston, Dallas, the Permian Basin, and every corner of the state. With more than $100 million recovered for injured Texans, we have built a focused practice on the specific liability rules, insurance frameworks, and evidence-preservation requirements that determine what a Texas bicycle accident case is worth.
What a Texas Bicycle Accident Case Looks Like
Bicycle crashes in Texas happen most often along major Texas interstates, U.S. highways, and farm-to-market roads, on Hill Country cycling routes that have become enormously popular but were not designed for the volume of cyclists and cars sharing them. Texas Transportation Code §551.103 gives cyclists the same rights and duties as motor vehicle operators — but in practice, drivers and roadway designs frequently fail to accommodate cyclists, particularly on the narrow, shoulderless ranch roads of the Hill Country.
Common Causes of Texas Bicycle Accident Cases
McFarlane Law’s Texas bicycle accident caseload reflects a consistent set of root causes:
- Drivers passing too close — Texas law requires 3 feet (passenger) or 6 feet (commercial vehicle) of passing distance
- Right-hook collisions — drivers turning right across a cyclist’s path
- Left-cross collisions — drivers turning left in front of an oncoming cyclist
- Drivers opening doors into cyclists in bike lanes
- Distracted, drunk, or impaired drivers
- Roadway defects — potholes, debris, missing storm-drain covers
- Negligent road maintenance and missing signage
- Drivers harassing or intimidating cyclists
Common Injuries in Texas Bicycle Accident Cases
We represent Texans suffering injuries that include:
- Traumatic brain injuries — even with a helmet, TBIs are extremely common
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Severe road rash and degloving injuries
- Multiple fractures — particularly of collarbones, wrists, ribs, and hips
- Internal organ damage
- Permanent scarring and disfigurement
- Wrongful death
Damages Available Under Texas Law
Texas law allows bicycle accident victims to recover:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Past and future lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and mental anguish
- Permanent impairment, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
- Loss of consortium for spouses and family members
- Punitive (exemplary) damages where the at-fault party’s conduct was grossly negligent
- Wrongful death damages (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 71)
What to Do After a Texas Bicycle Accident
The steps you take in the first hours and days after a Texas bicycle accident have a major impact on your ability to recover full compensation:
- Call 911 — bicyclist injuries are frequently more serious than they appear
- Insist on a written police report — bicycle crashes are often misclassified
- Photograph the scene from multiple angles, including driver’s sight lines
- Preserve the bicycle, helmet, and any damaged equipment
- Get the driver’s full information and insurance, plus all witness contacts
- Get medical attention immediately
- Talk to a bicycle accident lawyer — both the driver’s liability and any roadway-defect claim must be investigated promptly
Why Choose McFarlane Law for Your Texas Bicycle Accident Case
- Statewide reach. We represent injured Texans in every metro and rural region of the state.
- $100M+ recovered. McFarlane Law’s track record across Texas personal injury, oilfield, maritime, and trucking cases speaks for itself.
- Trial-ready preparation. We prepare every case as if it will be tried, which is what gets insurance carriers to pay full value at the negotiating table.
- Direct access to the lawyer. Clients work directly with founder Zach McFarlane.
- No fee unless we win. All bicycle accident cases handled on contingency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a Texas bicycle accident claim?
Under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, most bicycle accident claims must be filed within two years of the date of the incident. Some claims (against governmental entities or with special procedural rules) have shorter formal-notice deadlines. The sooner a Texas lawyer is involved, the more options you preserve.
What if I was partly at fault for the bicycle accident?
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 33). As long as you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover compensation — though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Does McFarlane Law handle bicycle accident cases outside Austin?
Yes. We represent Texas bicycle accident clients across the state — including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, the Permian Basin, and rural Texas counties.
Contact a Texas Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
Call McFarlane Law at (512) 222-4900 or use our free consultation form. There is no fee unless we recover for you.