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Cypress, TX Bicycle Accident Lawyer
Bicycle Accident claims in Cypress and northwest Harris County, handled by Texas-licensed attorneys at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200. Call (713) 912-4504 — free consultation.
PUBLISHED 11/9/2026 · UPDATED 11/9/2026
78 cyclists were killed on Texas roads in 2024 and 428 suffered suspected serious injuries (TxDOT). In Texas a cyclist has the same rights and duties as a driver, and may leave the right edge when the outside lane is under 14 feet wide (Transp. Code §§551.101, 551.103). Compass Law Group’s Cypress office: (713) 912-4504.
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How many cyclists are hurt in Texas?
In 2024, 78 pedalcyclists were killed and 428 suffered suspected serious injuries in Texas (TxDOT, Pedestrian and Pedalcyclist Injuries and Crashes, 2024). Many Cypress roads — Huffmeister, Telge, Spring Cypress — carry fast traffic with narrow or no shoulders.
Frequently Asked Questions: Bicycle Accident Claims in Cypress, Texas
Do cyclists have to ride on the far right in Texas?
A cyclist moving slower than traffic rides as near as practicable to the right edge, except when passing, turning left, avoiding a hazard, or in an outside lane under 14 feet wide with no bike lane (Transp. Code §551.103).
How many cyclists were killed in Texas in 2024?
78, with 428 suspected serious injuries (TxDOT, 2024).
Can my car insurance cover me when I am hit on a bicycle?
Your auto policy’s uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may apply depending on its terms; Texas insurers must include that coverage unless a named insured rejected it in writing (Ins. Code §1952.101).
Can I recover if I was riding in the lane?
Yes, if riding in the lane was allowed (for example an outside lane under 14 feet wide, §551.103(a)(4)) — and even when a rider shares fault, recovery is allowed at 50 percent or less (CPRC §33.001).
How long do I have to file a bicycle accident claim?
Two years for most injury claims (CPRC §16.003).
What rights does a cyclist have on Texas roads?
A cyclist has the rights and duties of a driver, with a few rules of its own (Transp. Code §551.101).
| Rule | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Same rights and duties | A cyclist has the rights and duties of a vehicle driver unless chapter 551 says otherwise | §551.101(a) |
| Ride near the right | A cyclist moving slower than traffic rides as near as practicable to the right edge | §551.103(a) |
| Exceptions | Passing, turning left, avoiding a hazard, or an outside lane under 14 feet wide with no bike lane | §551.103(a)(1)–(4) |
What do drivers owe a cyclist?
Because a cyclist has a driver’s rights, the ordinary rules of the road protect the rider — including the duty to stay within a lane and change lanes only when safe (Transp. Code §545.060). When a driver and a cyclist share blame, the jury assigns percentages and a rider at 50 percent or less recovers, reduced by that share (CPRC §§33.001, 33.012).
The Texas deadlines, fault rules and Harris County court information that apply to every injury claim are on our Cypress personal injury page. To talk about your bicycle accident claim, call (713) 912-4504.
Managing Partner — Compass Law Group, LLP
State Bar of Texas #24152536 · State Bar of California #265403
Joseph Shirazi is the managing partner of Compass Law Group, LLP, a personal injury firm. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on April 30, 2026; he is also licensed in California (State Bar of Texas directory and State Bar of California, read November 9, 2026).
From the Cypress office the firm takes claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, bus, rideshare and drunk-driving crashes, and slip-and-fall, dog-bite, burn, brain-injury, wrongful-death and sexual-abuse civil claims. In California the firm works from offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bell Gardens, Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento.
His professional profiles are linked above: Avvo, Super Lawyers, Justia, LinkedIn, the State Bar of Texas directory and the State Bar of California.
He wrote this page; Simon Esfandi (State Bar of Texas #24152727) reviewed it. Joseph and Simon handle injury claims for clients in Cypress and northwest Harris County from the firm’s office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504 for a free consultation.
This page gives general information about Texas law and does not constitute legal advice for your situation. Contacting Compass Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney responsible for this page: Joseph Shirazi, State Bar of Texas No. 24152536. Compass Law Group, LLP’s principal office is in Beverly Hills, California; its Texas office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429.
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