Bicycle Accident Attorney in Corpus Christi
Direct Access to a Board-Certified Trial Attorney After a Cycling Crash
When a driver hits a cyclist in Corpus Christi, the injuries are serious, and the insurance company starts working immediately. At Gonzales Law Firm, injured cyclists work directly with Rudy Gonzales or Daniel Gonzales from the first call through resolution. No case managers. No handoffs to junior staff. Just two attorneys with more than 50 combined years in personal injury law who know precisely how the other side operates.
We represent cyclists injured throughout Corpus Christi and Nueces County, and we offer a free initial consultation in English and Spanish. Hablamos Español.
If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, call our Corpus Christi attorneys at (361) 309-4243 for a free consultation. We handle these cases on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Why Corpus Christi Cyclists Choose Gonzales Law Firm
Rudy Gonzales has practiced personal injury law for over 43 years and has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998. He has tried more than 50 cases to a jury and has been named a Texas Super Lawyer for 18 consecutive years. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. These aren’t credentials collected for a website. They reflect a trial record that insurers are aware of when they evaluate a claim from our firm.
Rudy’s Defense-Side Background
What makes Rudy’s background particularly valuable in bicycle accident claims is where his career began. He spent 25 years representing corporate defendants and the large insurance companies that insured them, building one of the first Hispanic-owned defense firms in South Texas. That experience is now devoted entirely to injured clients. He understands how defense teams assess liability, what evidence they look for, and where they apply pressure to reduce a settlement. That insider perspective shapes our strategy on every case we take.
Daniel Gonzales’s Record
Daniel Gonzales, licensed in Texas since 2010, brings his own record. He is a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023 and 2024, and has served as responsible attorney on cases that collectively settled or were tried to verdict for more than $30 million in combined recovery.
How We Handle Insurance Companies in Bicycle Accident Claims
Insurance adjusters move fast after a crash. They may contact an injured cyclist within days, hoping to record a statement or secure a quick settlement before the full extent of the injuries is known. A cyclist who accepts that first offer typically releases all future claims, including costs for treatment and long-term care that haven’t yet emerged.
We prepare bicycle accident cases for trial from the start. Meticulous case preparation and aggressive negotiation are how we pursue fair settlements. When an insurer refuses to be reasonable, we litigate in Nueces County courts. Clients aren’t pressured to accept a low offer. We can explain settlement ranges, present the demand package transparently, and help you understand every option before any decision is made.
Talk to a Corpus Christi Bicycle Accident Lawyer at No Cost
There’s no fee to speak with us and no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Call Gonzales Law Firm at (361) 309-4243 to schedule your free consultation. We serve clients in English and Spanish throughout Corpus Christi and Nueces County.
Let Our Family Fight for Yours
Here's What Sets Gonzales Law Firm Apart
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Fierce Advocacy
Whether it's in the courtroom or at the bargaining table, our attorneys don't hold back in the fight for justice.
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A Family Approach
As a family firm, every member of our team is deeply invested in your case and working towards your success.
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Experience to Spare
With decades of experience across a wealth of practice areas, we're confidently prepared for any twist and turn your case may encounter.
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The Voice for Victims
Our compassionate legal team is genuinely committed to being the voice of injured clients in the complicated legal process.
Compensation Available in a Corpus Christi Bicycle Accident Claim
The value of a bicycle accident claim depends on the severity and permanence of the injuries, the degree of fault established against the driver, and the insurance coverage available. Texas law allows injured cyclists to pursue both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover measurable financial losses:
- Past and future medical expenses, including surgery, rehabilitation, and assistive equipment
- Lost wages during recovery and loss of future earning capacity if the injury is permanent
- Out-of-pocket costs such as home modifications required by a disabling injury
Non-economic damages address losses that don’t appear on a bill:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life and disfigurement
In cases where a cyclist is killed, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship. Accepting an insurance settlement without legal counsel means signing away all future claims, even if injuries worsen or complications emerge after the release is signed.
Texas Bicycle Accident Law: Fault, Negligence & Your Rights
Texas is an at-fault state, meaning the driver who caused the crash is responsible for compensating the injured cyclist for resulting damages. Cyclists in Texas have the same rights on the road as other vehicle operators and must follow traffic signals, signs, and lane rules. Texas law also requires drivers to maintain a safe passing distance when overtaking a cyclist. Violations of that duty are evidence of negligence.
Fault is established through evidence gathered after the crash: the police report, eyewitness statements, surveillance and dashcam footage, photographs of the scene and injuries, medical records documenting injury causation, bicycle damage analysis, and in complex cases, expert accident reconstruction testimony.
Texas applies proportionate responsibility rules. A cyclist found partially at fault may still recover damages, but the recovery is reduced by the cyclist’s percentage of fault. A cyclist found more than 50 percent at fault is barred from recovery entirely. Insurance carriers for all involved parties will begin their own investigation quickly, often before an injured cyclist has retained counsel. That’s one reason early legal involvement matters.
