San Antonio Bicycle Accident Statistics
According to the City of San Antonio, there are 14 identified Severe Bicyclist Injury Areas (SBIAs), defined as locations where two or more bike accidents resulting in severe injury or fatality have occurred within no more than two miles of one another. These 14 SBIAs are located on about 13 miles of roadway, or just 0.2 percent of San Antonio’s roads. However, 27 percent of severe bicyclist injuries over a recent five-year period took place in the SBIAs.
Consider these additional important bicycle safety statistics:
- Nearly 40 percent of severe bicyclist injuries in SBIAs take place during the hours of 12 pm and 5 pm.
- About 30 percent of severe bike accidents occur on Sundays.
- Two-thirds of severe bicycle accidents happen in the months of June through November.
- During a recent five-year period, there were 1,528 bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles in San Antonio, with about eight percent of these accidents involving at least one severe bicyclist injury.
If you’ve recently been injured as a result of a San Antonio bicycle accident, you’re certainly not alone.
Determining Fault for a Bike Accident in San Antonio
If you have been injured in a bicycle crash in San Antonio, proving another party’s fault for the accident will often require evidence. The sooner you connect with our firm, the sooner Troy can begin preserving and safeguarding evidence that may make or break your case. Some critical kinds of evidence may include:
- Police accident reports
- Accident scene photos and video
- Eyewitness statements
- Surveillance or traffic camera footage
- Dashcam or helmet/bike cam footage
- Driver cell phone records
- Logs from the vehicle’s electronic data recorder
- Results from a driver’s drug/alcohol screen
- Medical records from your treatment
- Accident reconstruction expert reports
Depending on the circumstances, one or more parties may be at-fault for causing your bicycle accident. Examples of parties that may be liable for your injuries and resulting losses include:
- A driver
- The driver’s employer, who can be held liable if the accident occurred while the driver was on the clock or traveling for work
- Vehicle or auto part manufacturers, which may be liable for a bicycle accident that is caused by a motor vehicle due to a design or manufacturing defect
- Your bicycle’s manufacturer, if you crash because of a defect found on your bike
- State or local governments, which might have liability for a bicycle accident caused by a defective road or intersection design, or by poor road conditions caused by negligent maintenance
Compensation Available After a Bicycle Accident
At Law Offices of Troy A. Brookover, our San Antonio bicycle accident lawyers are committed to helping their clients recover the full and fair compensation they deserve. Compensation awards may cover the following:
- Medical expenses, including emergency room and hospital care, surgeries, prescription costs, purchases of medical/mobility equipment, doctor’s appointments, and physical/occupational therapy
- Lost wages if you cannot work due to injuries sustained in the bike accident, as well as loss of future earning potential and job benefits if you are permanently disabled in ways that hinder your ability to maintain employment
- Pain and suffering, including the loss of quality of life due to disabilities or visible scarring/disfigurement caused by your injuries
- Exemplary damages, also called punitive damages, which may be awarded in a bicycle accident lawsuit that is caused by a driver’s or other at-fault party’s reckless or wanton behavior
- Property damage, including the cost to repair or replace your bicycle, bike helmet or damaged clothing
Statute of Limitations on Bicycle Accident Lawsuits in San Antonio
According to Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003, you have two years to file a bicycle accident lawsuit after you have been involved in a crash. Filing a lawsuit after the limitations period has passed will usually result in your case being dismissed by the court. Because time is limited, you’ll want to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible after your crash to ensure that legal action is taken promptly.
