Houston bicycle accident lawyer for injured cyclists

Yes. Under the Texas Transportation Code a person riding a bicycle on a roadway has the rights and duties of a driver. Motorists must yield, pass safely, and exercise the same care around a cyclist that they owe to another vehicle. When a driver fails to do so and a cyclist is hurt, the driver is responsible for the resulting injuries.

Yes. Texas does not require a bike lane for a cyclist to use the road, and the absence of one does not shift fault to you. Insurance adjusters sometimes suggest otherwise; the law does not support them. What matters is whether the driver was negligent — speeding, distracted, passing too closely, turning across your path, or opening a door into traffic.

You may still recover. Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own auto policy, or a policy held by a relative you live with, typically covers a hit-and-run even though you were on a bicycle. Police reports, traffic and business cameras, and witness statements can also identify the driver. Contact us quickly — camera footage is often overwritten within days.

Texas has no statewide helmet law for adults, and not wearing one does not bar your claim. An insurer may argue it contributed to a head injury, which can reduce — but not eliminate — recovery under Texas's comparative fault rule. We address that argument with medical evidence rather than letting the adjuster decide it.