Experience You Can Trust: Your El Paso Bicycle Accident Attorney
When a car strikes a cyclist in El Paso, the injuries are often devastating, and the legal battle that follows can be just as overwhelming. In these situations, you need someone who understands both the challenges cyclists face on El Paso roads and the aggressive tactics insurance companies use to avoid paying fair compensation.
Cal Mundell Law Firm has built a reputation for standing up to insurance companies and securing substantial recoveries for bicycle crash victims throughout El Paso. With over 300 cases settled and close to $20 million recovered, our experience El Paso personal injury attorneys bring the experience and determination you need during this difficult time. Schedule a free consultation today and discover how we can help you seek justice.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in El Paso
El Paso’s busy streets and intersections create numerous hazards for cyclists, and unfortunately, many drivers fail to exercise the caution necessary to share the road safely. The combination of heavy traffic, distracted driving, and insufficient infrastructure contributes to a number of preventable accidents.
Some of the most common causes of bike accidents in El Paso include:
- Distracted driving from texting, phone calls, or other electronic devices
- Failure to yield at intersections and when making turns
- Following too closely or tailgating cyclists on busy roads
- Dooring accidents, when vehicle occupants open doors without checking for approaching cyclists
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Speeding and reckless driving behaviors
- Failure to maintain a proper distance when passing cyclists
- Running red lights or stop signs at intersections
Types of Injuries Sustained in El Paso Bicycle Crashes
Bicycle accidents often result in far more severe injuries than typical motor vehicle collisions because cyclists lack the protective barriers that cars provide. This means that even seemingly minor accidents can result in life-altering injuries or death requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
These injuries include:
- Head and brain injuries, ranging from concussions to traumatic damage
- Spinal cord injuries, resulting in partial or complete paralysis
- Broken bones, particularly in the arms, legs, and pelvis
- Road rash and soft tissue injuries
- Damage to internal organs
- Psychological trauma resulting from the accident
The Advantages of El Paso Professional Bicycle Wreck Representation
After a bicycle accident, you’re likely dealing with physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial stress while trying to navigate complex legal and insurance processes. This is not the time to go it alone against well-funded insurance companies. Having legal representation levels the playing field and protects your rights throughout the entire process.
As a former big firm defense attorney who previously defended insurance companies, Cal Mundell understands exactly how the other side thinks and operates. This insider knowledge allows him to anticipate defense strategies and build stronger cases for his clients. We leave no stone unturned in building cases for our clients—we prepare every case as if it will go to trial with a thorough investigation, expert analysis, and robust evidence.
You deserve compensation that reflects the bicycle accident’s impact on your life: physically, emotionally, and financially. Cal will work tirelessly to determine the true value of your claim, assessing your short- and long-term medical needs, ability to work, and the pain and suffering you endured. Our commitment is to your maximum recovery.
Proving Negligence in El Paso Bicycle Accident Cases
To win a bicycle accident claim, you must prove that the at-fault party was negligent and that this negligence directly caused your injuries and damages. Under Texas law, negligence has specific legal elements that must be established through evidence and expert testimony:
- Duty of Care: The driver owed you a legal duty to operate their vehicle safely and follow traffic laws, including sharing the road responsibly with cyclists.
- Breach of Duty: The driver violated this duty through actions such as distracted driving, speeding, failing to yield, or other unsafe behaviors that fell below the standard of care expected of reasonable drivers.
- Causation: The driver’s breach of duty directly caused the accident and your resulting injuries, meaning the collision would not have occurred but for the driver’s negligent actions.
- Damages: You suffered harm as a result of the accident, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other quantifiable losses.
Cal Mundell can help you gather the evidence needed to prove each of these elements and prepare a persuasive case for the insurance company or jury. Our firm will quickly secure police reports, medical records, witness statements, and any available video footage from the scene to create a comprehensive picture of what happened. We also work with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to prove how the driver’s actions led to your injuries and quantify the full extent of your damages.
Tips to Help Prevent Bike Accidents on El Paso Roads
Prevention is the best protection for cyclists navigating El Paso’s streets. While accidents can happen regardless, following safety best practices can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and help protect cyclists from serious injuries.
Cyclists can enhance their safety by following these important guidelines:
- Wear proper safety equipment, including helmets and bright, reflective clothing.
- Follow all traffic laws and ride in the same direction as vehicle traffic.
- Use designated bike lanes whenever available and stay as far right as safely possible.
- Signal turns and stops clearly to communicate your intentions to drivers.
- Avoid riding during peak traffic hours when possible.
- Install proper lighting on your bicycle for dawn, dusk, and nighttime riding.
- Stay alert and avoid distractions such as headphones or mobile devices while riding.
Drivers also play a vital role in bicycle safety and must remain vigilant when sharing the road. Motorists should maintain safe following distances when behind cyclists, check mirrors and blind spots carefully before changing lanes or turning, yield the right of way to cyclists at intersections and crosswalks, and provide at least three feet of clearance when passing cyclists. Additionally, drivers should avoid using mobile devices while driving and reduce speed in areas with heavy bicycle traffic.
Contact Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC for Your Free Consultation
The road to recovery after a bicycle accident shouldn’t be one you travel alone. While you focus on healing from your injuries, Cal Mundell will fight to secure the compensation you deserve. As a native of El Paso who knows these streets and understands the challenges cyclists face, our bicycle injury lawyers are committed to holding negligent drivers accountable. Contact Cal at 915-250-0700 for a free consultation today—we are available 7 days a week, in-person or by Zoom.