Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents: Protecting Our Neighbors
On a bike, there is no such thing as a "minor" accident. We treat your recovery with the urgency it
Whether you were cycling along Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi or navigating the Heights in Houston, a collision with a motor vehicle is a life-altering event. While motorists have thousands of pounds of steel and airbags to protect them, a cyclist has almost nothing.
At Jones & Koch, we recognize that bicycle accidents are fundamentally different from car wrecks. They require a deeper level of investigation, a stronger grasp of local traffic laws, and a firm that refuses to let insurance companies "blame the victim."
We know their playbook.
Blaming the Rider: many insurance adjusters are notorious for applying the Three D's to cyclists with a specific, frustrating twist:
- Delay: They wait for your medical bills to pile up, hoping you’ll settle for a fraction of what your bike and your body are worth.
- Deny: They often start with the assumption that the cyclist was at fault. They will claim you "swerved," "didn't have proper lighting," or "weren't in a designated lane."
- Defend: They treat bicycle cases as "low-value" because there may not be thousands of dollars in property damage—even if there are hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical debt.
How We Flip the Script
We don't let the defendant control the narrative. We use our Litigation-Ready Demand process to prove their driver was at fault before they can even file a denial.
- Digital Evidence Preservation: We move fast to secure GoPro footage, Strava data, and other GPS metrics from your ride. This data doesn't lie. It proves your speed, your position, and your effort to avoid the collision.
- Neighborhood Surveillance: Especially in residential areas of Corpus and Houston, we canvass for "Ring" doorbell cameras and commercial security footage that the police may have missed.
- 3. A Military-Level Standard of Investigation: Using the same disciplined approach Joe Jones honed as a Marine Judge Advocate, we analyze the scene, the impact points, and the driver’s history to build a "Trial-in-a-Box." When the defendant receives our demand, they see a case they will lose at trial.
Why Jones & Koch
We Know the Roads in Both Markets
Biking in Corpus Christi means dealing with high winds, coastal tourists, and specific "sharrow" lanes. Biking in Houston means navigating one of the busiest metro areas in the world. With offices in both cities, we understand the local ordinances and the specific hazards—like "dooring" in Midtown or distracted drivers on Shoreline Blvd—that cause these wrecks.
We Speak the Language of Serious Injury
Bicycle accidents often result in "invisible" injuries like TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injuries) or complex fractures that require long-term care. Because Joe Jones is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, we know how to value these injuries correctly. We don't just settle for today’s bills; we calculate the cost of your future care.
The 2-for-1 Advantage
If your accident involved a city vehicle, a commercial truck, or a "hit and run," the legal hurdles are significantly higher. By signing with Jones & Koch, you get our focused settlement expertise, but you also gain access to our vetted litigation partners. If the defendant refuses to respect your rights as a cyclist, we bring in a hand-picked trial team to take them to court—while we stay by your side as your primary advocates, at no additional cost to you.
Direct Access, No Exceptions
You are a person, not a file number. At the "Big Billboard Firms," you might never speak to the attorney whose name is on the building. At Jones & Koch, you have a direct line to the lawyers. We handle the hand-offs, the paperwork, and the insurance calls so you can focus on getting back on your bike—or simply getting back to your life.
