Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle Accident Law Firm
Looking to hire an experienced bicycle accident law firm? Mithoff Law has trial-tested bicycle accident attorneys prepared to help you pursue claims against responsible parties. We’ve won large verdicts and settlements against responsible parties, and worked diligently to get clients on the road to recovery.
If you or someone you know was injured in a bicycle accident in Houston due to motorist negligence, faulty road conditions, or a defect in the bicycle, help is here. Get your case off to a winning start by working with a top bicycle accident law firm.
Call Mithoff Law today at 713-654-1122.
“Mithoff has been one of Houston’s most respected attorneys for decades, handling such high-profile cases as the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Enron-related litigation on behalf of J.P, Morgan Chase and highly publicized bus and plant explosions.”
– Houston Chronicle, June 26, 2019
What to do if a car hits you on your bike
Bicycle accidents can occur anywhere and at any time. Whether you were crossing a busy intersection or just riding peacefully in the bike lane, if a car hits you on your bike, follow these steps:
- Get to safety: If possible, try to move to a safe place off the roadway.
- Call 911 and seek medical attention if necessary: Your health is the most important thing. If you sustained serious injuries due to the accident, do not prioritize the next steps over getting medical attention. Even if you are not critically injured, call the police: they will write an accident report that documents relevant facts and identifies potential witnesses.
- Exchange information: Write down or take photos of the other parties’ driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
- Collect evidence: Take detailed photos of where the accident happened, and collect the names and numbers of any witnesses. Should you be unable to collect adequate evidence, the bicycle accident lawyers at Mithoff Law partner with experts to recreate the accident and gather specific details to pursue your case.
- Receive continued medical attention: After the adrenaline of a bike accident wears off, new symptoms may appear. It’s important to pursue treatment, such as physical therapy, surgeries and follow-up appointments, if needed.
- Contact one of the best bicycle accident law firms in Houston: Evidence can disappear or be harder to gather after an accident, so don’t hesitate to contact a lawyer to work on your behalf. The bicycle accident lawyers at Mithoff Law can answer questions during a free consultation and offer suggestions on how to proceed.
You are not alone: Bike accidents are a common problem in Houston
Bicycle accident fatalities in the Houston region peaked in 2016 at 198. In 2017, the number of deaths dropped slightly to 167, and will hopefully continue to decrease.
When you take into account how few people ride bikes here due to our high humidity and sprawling landscape, Houston would seem like an unlikely candidate to be 4th Deadliest City in America for Bicyclists, but has nevertheless earned that distinction.
While statistics can be powerful, what’s even more powerful is seeing the white-painted ghost bikes on the side of the road signifying where fatal accidents have occurred. A clear representation of the dangers present on our roadways is this map of ghost bikes.
If you’re a cyclist who’s been injured in a car and bicycle accident or a bike-on-bike accident because the other party didn’t share the road, just know you are not alone. Our team of bicycle accident lawyers can help.
“Since he started practicing in 1974, his cases have helped produce reforms in hospital credentialing of physicians and reporting of physician misconduct; prompted medical manufacturers to pull defective products off the market; led hospitals to improve their use of post-surgical intravenous solutions; and triggered a manufacturer’s recall of defective tires.”
– Super Lawyers, September 15, 2021
Hire a trial-ready bicycle accident law firm in Houston
The bicycle accident lawyers at Mithoff Law effectively negotiate with insurance companies on behalf of our clients and are ready to take your case to trial if a resolution cannot be met.
By putting our client’s interest first and for handling every case with the highest level of integrity, our Houston law firm has generated a solid record of success.
Call us today at 713-654-1122 to get your case off to the right start.
18 Wheeler Accidents
Houston Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a truck accident, one of the wisest things you can do is hire a Houston truck accident lawyer — and quickly. At the same time, it’s incredibly important that you choose a Houston truck accident law firm with both experience and credibility to their name. And in Houston, Texas, finding the right Houston truck accident lawyer can be overwhelming.
By choosing Mithoff Law, clients can rest assured that they’re working with one of the premier personal injury law firms in the country. Along with having won more prestigious awards than we can count, our founder Richard Mithoff has been twice designated a Forbes Top 10 Trial Lawyer in the United States. With almost 50 years of experience to his name, Mithoff and his team — all highly acclaimed in their own right — have won several of this century’s legal cases.
If these experiences have taught us anything, it’s that you and your family are going through a lot right now. This page answers some basic truck accident questions, but it is still the tip of the iceberg.
To learn more, call 713-654-1122 to speak with one of our Houston truck accident lawyers. The minute we begin building your case is the minute you can begin re-focusing on your family and health.
“Mithoff, a Houston personal injury lawyer, is no stranger to winning big payoffs for large groups of people. He negotiated a $2.3 billion settlement with the tobacco industry for Harris and other counties, and he won $80 million for residents of a nursing home who were killed in a 2005 bus explosion while fleeing Hurricane Rita.”
– Houston Chronicle, November 22, 2017
Our Houston truck accident lawyers have won the top awards in the industry
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (William Stradley)|
Forbes top 10 trial lawyer in nation (Mithoff – 1989 & 2005)
Lifetime excellency award from Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
Houston Top 100 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — since 2003… 16 consecutive years)
Texas Top 100 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — since 2003… 16 consecutive years)
Texas Top 10 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — ranked by his peers among the top 10 lawyers in Texas for 12 years)
Professional Excellence Award – Texas Lawyer, 2016
Jurisprudence Award – Anti-Defamation League, 1997
Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers in America
Why should I hire a Houston truck accident lawyer?
1. Very few people know what to do after a trucking accident
While this is likely the first time you’ve ever been involved in a truck accident case, handling truck accident cases is simply part of a trucking company’s job. It’s not right to expect you to learn how to build a trucking accident case while you’re struggling with injuries but, as you’re readjusting to life post-accident, it’s in the trucking company’s best interests to begin to accrue evidence. An experienced Houston truck accident lawyer can help keep clients from losing strategic ground in their legal case while they recover.
2. If you sustained serious injuries, a challenging legal battle can be overwhelming
The average commercial vehicle weighs up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, which is just one reason why victims of a truck accident are likely to sustain serious, life-altering injuries.
Common severe injuries associated with trucking accidents include:
- Burns and disfigurement
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and skull fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones, fractures, and dislocations
Depending on the circumstances of your case, litigation can take anywhere from a few months to several years. Legal battles can be draining even for perfectly healthy individuals. Your Houston truck accident lawyer can be instrumental in keeping both you and your case going.
3. A Houston truck accident lawyer is familiar with the common causes of truck accidents
Many truck accidents occur when choices are made that conflict with safety standards, such as those set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The safety standards include:
- Hour driving limits: Driving limits are meant to combat driver fatigue. Unfortunately, truckers are frequently paid by the mile, which can encourage them to either speed and/or continue driving without adequate rest. Truckers may also face pressure from companies to deliver shipments quickly despite the fact that doing so would push them past driving limits.
- Load limits: There are regulations stipulating the amount of cargo different trucks can carry. If a commercial driver overloaded their vehicle, your Houston truck accident attorney may be able to use that information in your case.
- Safety inspection: Truckers are instructed to inspect their vehicles and check the status of their brakes, tires, lights, and more before each trip. Trucks can also be loaded over their weight limit, making them more dangerous to drive.
Other common causes of trucking accidents include:
- Inadequate training and irresponsible driving: Truckers are required to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), which carries training requirements. Inadequate or rushed training can lead to deadly decisions on the road. Even with proper training, some truckers still participate in bad driving behaviors such as tailgating, speeding, and driving while intoxicated (DWI).
- A problem with your car: Your Houston truck accident lawyer can also help you determine whether or not your car has manufacturing defects or other issues that contributed to your truck accident.
4. A Houston truck accident lawyer and can help determine what or who caused your accident
Your Houston truck accident lawyer can help determine whether a rushed or omitted inspection, reckless driving, or something else altogether contributed to your accident. Common strategies used to obtain this information include the retention and examination of:
- Logbooks
- Photos from the scene of the accident
- Your vehicle
- The truck’s black box (which records driving time)
- Other documents describing the truck load
Your Houston truck accident lawyer may also consult engineers and crash experts who specialize in accident reconstruction and inspections of the trailer.
“Since he started practicing in 1974, his cases have helped produce reforms in hospital credentialing of physicians and reporting of physician misconduct; prompted medical manufacturers to pull defective products off the market; led hospitals to improve their use of post-surgical intravenous solutions; and triggered a manufacturer’s recall of defective tires.”
– Super Lawyers, September 15, 2021
Start building your case today with a Houston truck accident attorney from Mithoff Law
According to a report by the Texas Department of Transportation, 5,767 commercial vehicle crashes — 15% of the total commercial vehicle accidents in Texas in 2018 — occurred in Harris County. It’s unfortunate yet unsurprising that Houston has a higher than average number of truck accident victims and, therefore, a higher than average number of truck accident cases and truck accident lawyers.
When you choose to be represented by Mithoff Law, you’re choosing to work with some of the best Houston truck accident lawyers available.
The time to act is now. Call a Houston auto accident attorney at Mithoff Law today to set up a free consultation at 713-654-1122.
Vehicle Accidents
Houston Accident Lawyer
Nobody ever plans on needing a Houston accident lawyer. But if you or a loved one have been hurt in a vehicle accident, you know how your needs and priorities can change quickly — it takes only an instant to be suddenly faced with injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and more.
Mithoff Law has decades of experience handling vehicle accident cases. Our team has tried or settled hundreds of vehicle accident cases over 45 years. Call us today at 713-654-1122.
Examples of Mithoff Law's prominent cases
By choosing Mithoff Law, clients can rest assured that they’re working with one of the premier personal injury law firms in the country. Recipient of several prestigious awards, founder Richard Mithoff has been twice designated a Forbes Top 10 Trial Lawyer in the United States. With his almost 50 years of experience to his name, Mithoff and his team — all highly acclaimed in their own right — have won several high profile legal cases, including:
$24.7 Million Jury Verdict Against Rental Car Company and Drunk Driver
A $24.7 million jury verdict for the family of a woman who was killed by a drunk driver, despite having multiple citations and a suspended license.
$4.3 Million Settlement for Family of Man Killed in Victoria Bus Accident
A $4.3 million settlement was obtained for the family of a man who was killed, and his wife injured, when a bus overturned near Victoria, Texas, due to a fatigued driver oversteering the bus. The $4.3 million settlement for Mithoff Law’s clients was part of a total settlement of $10 million for the incident split amongst 46 injured passengers, 44 of whom were represented by other firms.
“Mithoff has been one of Houston’s most respected attorneys for decades, handling such high-profile cases as the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Enron-related litigation on behalf of J.P, Morgan Chase and highly publicized bus and plant explosions.”
– Houston Chronicle, June 26, 2019
Why should I hire a Houston car accident lawyer from Mithoff Law?
There are many benefits to hiring a Houston auto accident attorney from Mithoff Law. We are dedicated to making your case as strong as it can be and go far beyond just helping you navigate the ins and outs of the legal system.
A Houston accident lawyer at Mithoff Law knows how and when to consult engineers and crash experts who can reconstruct the particulars of your accident. These accident reconstructions can play a critical role in identifying who or what exactly caused your accident and can bring to light issues such as negligence, breach of motor carrier safety regulations, and design or manufacturing defects.
Finally, should your accident contain elements that would benefit from outside legal expertise, we have built an extensive network of firms specializing in other practice areas.
Our houston accident lawyers have won the top awards in the industry
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (William Stradley)
- Forbes top 10 trial lawyer in the nation (Mithoff – 2 years:1989 & 2005)
- Lifetime excellency award from Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
- Houston Top 100 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — since 2003… 16 consecutive years)
- Texas Top 100 SuperLawyer (multiple, Mithoff — since 2003… 16 consecutive years)
- Texas Top 10 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — 2003-2007, 2009, 2011-2013, 2017-2019…. 11 years [not consecutive])
- Professional Excellence Award – Texas Lawyer, 2016 (Mithoff)
- Jurisprudence Aware – Anti-Defamation League, 1997 (Mithoff)
- J. Chrys Dougherty Good Apple Award – Texas Appleseed, 2008 (Mithoff)
- Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (multiple)
- Best Lawyers in America (multiple)
We represent clients injured in many different types of vehicle accidents
The Houston accident lawyers at Mithoff Law have successfully represented clients involved in a variety of vehicle accidents. These accident types include but are not limited to:
- 18 Wheeler/Truck Accidents
- Auto-pedestrian Collision
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Vehicle Fires
Call Mithoff Law for a Houston accident lawyer who can help
Accident victims and their loved ones should seek representation from an experienced vehicle accident attorney as soon as possible. These cases often benefit from a thorough, independent investigation. The experienced team at Mithoff Law can assist you to navigate the process.
Many clients who have been injured in an accident are often overwhelmed with questions like, “How long do I have to file a claim for an auto accident in Texas?” and, “Should I get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t my fault?” A Houston accident lawyer at Mithoff Law can also help answer these questions and more.
Call Mithoff Law today at 713-654-1122 to discuss your options with a trial-tested Houston vehicle accident lawyer.
Personal Injury
Houston Personal Injury Attorney
When you or a loved one has been in an accident, you need a personal injury attorney that you can trust. The personal injury lawyers at Mithoff Law have the experience and dedication to help you and your family through what might be some of the toughest times of your lives. While we work on building you the strongest case possible and fighting for maximum compensation, you and your family can begin to heal.
“Mithoff has been one of Houston’s most respected attorneys for decades, handling such high-profile cases as the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Enron-related litigation on behalf of J.P, Morgan Chase and highly publicized bus and plant explosions.”
– Houston Chronicle, June 26, 2019
Why go to Mithoff Law for your Houston personal injury attorney
The Houston personal injury attorneys at Mithoff Law are fearless advocates. We have earned the reputation for being some of the best personal injury lawyers in Houston not only because we are well-versed in many types of personal injury cases, but also because we care about our clients.
Led by the example of Mithoff Law founder and renowned trial lawyer Richard Mithoff, a Houston personal injury attorney at our firm will never forget that your personal injury case is about you, your injuries, and your story. The impact of this approach on the success of our cases is well documented in our record of success, but L.M. Sixel of Houston Chronicle put it especially well in her article “Lawyer Richard Mithoff: a study in empathy:”
“[His] sense of empathy has helped Mithoff become one of the nation’s most successful trial attorneys, championing the cause of consumers, senior citizens and distraught families against leading corporations, major industries, and other powerful interests.”
Of course, it takes more than empathy for a Houston personal injury attorney to win a case. That’s why the attorneys at Mithoff Law are also known for the thoroughness of our pre-trial preparations, our ability to connect with a jury, and our ruthless commitment to getting you maximum compensation.
Mithoff has been the subject of profiles in a number of publications, including:
- Texas Super Lawyers “Legends of the Law” (“notching hundreds of $1 million-plus personal injury and commercial verdicts and settlements;” “an uncanny ability to grasp the heart of a case and craft persuasive arguments to sway judges and juries”)
- Houston Chronicle “A Sense of Empathy” (“a sense of empathy has helped Mithoff become one of nation’s most successful trial attorneys;” “connecting with both judges and juries through his mild manner and straight-forward approach.”)
- Detroit Free Press “Liability of Silence” (“Beating big corporations with big verdicts made Richard Mithoff one of the country’s best-known product-liability attorneys.”)
- Houston Business Journal “Attorney Wins Cases for Causes in Trials by Fire” (“one of the state’s most prominent legal renegades”)
- The Texas Lawbook “Richard Mithoff: Million-Dollar Verdicts that Save Lives” (“wins the old fashion way–by out-thinking outworking and outperforming his opposition.”)
- Texas Super Lawyers “Straight Up and Unshaken” (“a master at connecting with a jury.”)
- Texas’ Best Lawyers “Richard Mithoff Fighting for an Emotionally Charged Verdict in Louisiana” (“one of the most emotionally challenging of his storied career.”)
- Lawyers Weekly USA “The Richest Small-Firm Lawyers in America” (“clients flock to Mithoff knowing he can get the job done quickly.”)
- Houston Press “Best Civil Attorney” (“legal dynamo developed his considerable skills, grace and guts under the best.”)
Mithoff has received a number of awards in recognition of his lifetime achievements, including:
- Texas Super Lawyers Top 10 in Texas
- University of Texas Distinguished Alumnus Award view video
- University of Texas Law School Lifetime Achievement Award view video
- Lifetime Excellence in Advocacy Award Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists (see tribute by Justice Tracy Christopher)
- Leon Green Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Legal Profession Texas Law Review (see tribute by former Chief Justice Tom Phillips)
- Professional Excellence Award, Lifetime Achiever — Texas Lawyer
- Lions of the Bar – The Texas Lawbook
- Champion of Justice Award – Texas Watch view video
- Chrys Dougherty “Good Apple Award” – Texas Appleseed view video
- Jurisprudence Award – Anti-Defamation League
Mithoff has been elected to fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates.
OUR HOUSTON PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS HAVE WON THE TOP AWARDS IN THE INDUSTRY
Forbes top 10 trial lawyer in nation (1989 & 2005)
Lifetime Excellency Award from Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
Texas Top 10 SuperLawyer (Mithoff — 2003-2007, 2009, 2011-2013, 2017-2022)
Professional Excellence Award – Texas Lawyer, 2016
Jurisprudence Aware – Anti-Defamation League, 1997
J. Chrys Dougherty Good Apple Award – Texas Appleseed, 2008
Best Lawyers in America
Personal injury practice areas at Mithoff Law
Whether you need a car accident lawyer, wrongful death lawyer, or medical malpractice lawyer, a Houston personal injury attorney at Mithoff Law can help. We’ve successfully fought for personal injury claims in these areas and more:
Find your Houston personal injury attorney at Mithoff Law
Those injured by the negligence or misconduct of a company or institution need that company or institution to take responsibility for their compensation. When a company’s greed gets in the way of your right to rebuild your life, that’s when a Houston personal injury attorney should step in.
Your case matters. You and your family matter. And if you want to convince a jury of these facts or make a company own up to their truth, then your choice of Houston personal injury attorney matters, too. Mithoff Law knows what it takes to go up against companies that think their clout absolves them of doing what’s right.
Call a Houston personal injury attorney at Mithoff Law today to set up a free consultation.