“I didn’t see him.” That’s what most people say after they collide with a motorcyclist. But failing to be aware of other drivers on the road does not excuse a driver from responsibility for causing a crash. Car or truck driver inattention can lead to collisions with motorcycles when they fail to yield the right of way or to signal a lane change. A vehicle moving into the lane of the motorcycle can push the biker off the road or into oncoming traffic.
Driver inattention can also cause them to misjudge distances when a biker is making a left turn or is stopping for a red light, causing a rear-end collision. A “bump” that would damage the fender of a car can cause serious injuries for a motorcyclist. If you or a family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident, protect your rights. Call a Texas motorcycle accident lawyer at Ted Lyon Law at 877-833-5966. Our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience handling difficult motor vehicle accident cases. We help injured people in communities across North Texas.
Why Do Motorcycle Accident Cases Require Investigation?
One of the biggest challenges in motorcycle accident cases is the tendency for police reports to blame the biker, especially if the biker is no longer alive to speak for themselves. Our Texas lawyers have access to the investigative resources needed to dig into all potential causes of the motorcycle crash. And we bring decades of trial experience in personal injury and wrongful death claims to your case. In the uphill battle to prove a motorcycle accident victim deserves compensation, we’re relentless fighters for what is right for our clients.
Motorcycle accidents result in very serious injuries, some of which are unique to motorcycle and bike crashes, such as:
- Road “rash” disfigurement and scarring
- Facial injuries
- Loss of a foot or leg due to amputation or crush injuries in a collision
- Compound fractures
Bikers are also vulnerable to concussions and head injuries, as well as neck and back injuries from falls or being thrown from their bike. Medical needs could continue for years. Your Texas motorcycle accident attorney will ensure you receive all the compensation you deserve for current and future medical care, adaptations to your home or vehicle, lost wages while your injuries heal, future loss of income if you can’t go back to your previous job, as well as pain and suffering.
What If the Biker Wasn’t Wearing a Helmet?
Texas requires motorcyclists to wear a helmet, with two exceptions for drivers over the age of 21 if the rider has completed an approved safety course, or the rider has health insurance that will cover injuries from an accident. Most bikers meet one or both of those exceptions and therefore, under state law, they do not have to wear a helmet. And many do not wear a helmet.
But what happens if a biker is injured in a crash and isn’t wearing a helmet? Can they still recover money damages? Under the state’s comparative negligence law, the amount of money you can recover may be reduced if you are partly at fault for causing the accident or worsening your injuries. A judge or jury will determine fault, and your motorcycle accident attorney in Texas will fight for what you are owed.
Call for a Free Consultation with a Motorcycle Crash Lawyer in Texas
Call a Texas motorcycle accident lawyer at 877-Ted-Lyon (833-5966) or contact us online. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only earn a fee if we win your case. Home and hospital consultations are available if you are unable to visit our office.
Learn more about us. Our firm has been recognized in many ways over the years, including selection to the Super Lawyers list and an AV Preeminent Rating* in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.
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