The Ways that Motorcycle Accidents are Different from Automobile Accidents
If you have ever seen the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, or you have seen it up close and personal because you have been involved in one, it should be very obvious to you that motorcycle wrecks are vastly different from “normal” car accidents. When a motorcycle is in an accident, it can be much more serious and lead to not only severe injuries to the rider, but more of a chance of death as well. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, nearly 70 percent of motorcycle wrecks in Texas led to either death or significant injury to the person riding the motorcycle. There were 418 fatalities as a result of motorcycle accidents in Texas in 2018, and that accounted for 16 percent of the state’s traffic accident deaths that year. So, it’s pretty clear that motorcycle accidents can have devastating results. The main reason is that, even though most riders and passengers are responsible and wear as much protective gear as they can, that gear can only protect them so much. When you pit a motorcyclist in full gear against pavement or surrounding cars, it should be very evident that the motorcyclist will lose every time. On the other hand, an automobile gives its occupants a much higher level of protection because it is surrounded by a strong metal frame. Several brands of well-built and well-designed motorcycles are on the market, including Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, Buell, Triumph, and other motorcycle manufacturers. But even though a motorcycle may be well designed, significant injuries can take place even in relatively minor accidents because, unlike a car, a motorcycle does not have a metal frame surrounding it that can protect riders and passengers as does a car.

There are substantial differences in the way that motorcycle accidents and car accidents are dealt with from a legal perspective, but many people, for whatever reason, fail to realize this. Claims involving an automobile accident can often be resolved without any lawyers having to get involved. But when a motorcycle accident occurs, attorneys have to get involved just about every time. So if you or someone close to you is hurt or killed in this type of accident, you will need the help of an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. As we stated previously, the risk of severe injury or death increases dramatically in a motorcycle wreck. And the more significant the injury that is suffered, the more money will be at stake in terms of compensation to the victim. Therefore, insurance carriers will work exceptionally hard in order to keep from having to pay a motorcycle accident claim, because they stand to lose a massive amount of money. Part of their strategy to keep from paying a large sum of money is to make injury victims, or the family members of motorcycle accident fatalities, inadequate settlement offers. They are notorious for successfully preying on people who do not have legal help; if you do not have a seasoned motorcycle attorney on your side to protect your legal rights, there is a good chance you will be short-changed. Insurance carriers care only about their bottom line – they couldn’t care less about the injury or loss you have suffered, not matter how devastating that loss may be.

The Often Devastating Effects of Texas Motorcycle Accidents
There is a wide range of injuries that can result from a motorcycle accident. They can be fairly minor, such as bruises and scratches, but they can also be life altering and disabling, such as brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. One common injury that occurs in a motorcycle wreck is often referred to as “road rash,” and while quite painful, it is typically a minor injury. However, if a motorcyclist suffers road rash in an accident, and fails to get timely medical attention, that seemingly innocent rash can lead to a very serious infection. It is always vital in any personal injury case that the victim seeks medical help immediately after suffering an injury. Not only does this make blatant sense from a health standpoint, doing so also ensures that the victim’s case is not ruined due to his or her failure to mitigate damages. To illustrate this point, consider the case of a motorcyclist who suffers a road rash who chooses to forego medical help. Then, that rash turns into a life-threatening infection. Because that victim failed to seek timely medical attention, he or she will not be able to hold liable the party or parties responsible for causing the accident. Therefore, the injury victim will be on the hook for paying the incredibly steep medical expenses that will result from treating the infection.

The next level of motorcycle accident injury is more serious, and includes fractured and broken bones. Again, a motorcycle is not encased in a metal frame, and therefore, when an accident occurs, passengers and riders are often ejected from the bike and thrown to the pavement – and this is more than likely occurring at a high rate of speed. These collisions between concrete and flesh and bone often occur with brute force and lead to broken legs, broken arms and other broken bones. This kind of injury obviously requires immediate medical help (along with the accompanying medical bills). In addition to medical expenses, motorcyclists suffering broken limbs will likely be robbed of the mobility they need in order to be able to work. Therefore, they will further be saddled by lost wages. However, injured motorcyclists can file a Texas personal injury lawsuit and try to obtain just compensation for lost potential wages he or she might have incurred.

There is, of course, another level of motorcycle accident injury, and it includes severe, life-altering injuries such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and disfigurement. All of these conditions can obviously lead to a lifetime of misery and debilitation, and some of them may necessitate around-the-clock medical assistance. Another possible consequence of a motorcycle accident can be significant burn injuries that can lead to not only a great deal of pain and suffering, but also disfigurement for a victim. Scars on the face, arms, hands, legs, neck and back can serve as lifetime reminders of the harrowing ordeal a motorcycle accident victim experienced. Even worse, injuries can include the loss of limbs, or damage so severe to an arm or leg that an amputation has to take place. These kinds of injuries not only severely diminish a victim’s quality of life in many instances, they can also cause substantial emotional distress as well. But an injury victim suffering from one of these horrible injuries can seek fair compensation through a personal injury lawsuit, and that compensation can help them recover from their injuries and get their lives back on track.

The state of Texas mandates that all motorcycle riders and passengers who are younger than 21 years of age wear a helmet while on a motorcycle. Passengers and riders who are 21 years old or older can choose not to wear a helmet – but they have to provide proof that they either have heath insurance or have successfully completed a Texas motorcycle rider training course. For years, convincing arguments have been made regarding the mandating of motorcycle helmets, both for and against. It is, however, very hard to argue that wearing a helmet can bring some significant safety benefits. The two most potentially devastating injuries associated with a motorcycle accident, spinal cord injures and brain injuries, can be prevented by the wearing of a helmet. Not only can they result in paralysis, they can result in around-the-clock medical care being needed by the victim. Of course, these injuries come with a massive price tag. Motorcyclists who suffer these kinds of severe injuries in an accident are probably those most in need of skilled and seasoned medical help; the help that can provide fair restitution so that victims can handle the incredible medical expense that accompanies traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.

Whatever injury a motorcyclist sustains in an accident, the victim will likely need medical help. It could be for a day, a week, a month, a year, for several years or a lifetime. Of course, a mountain of medical expenses can accompany an injury, expenses that can cost anywhere from hundreds of dollars to millions of dollars, as incredible as that sounds. And even if an injury victim is entitled to compensation, an insurance company will fight incredibly hard to defend its bottom line. Again, the more money at stake, the harder the insurer will work to defeat your case. Without the vital help of a motorcycle accident lawyer, there is a significant chance that you will wind up short changing yourself by accepting an inadequate settlement. In the worst-case scenario, you could wind up getting nothing. And that could be one of the worst mistakes you will ever make.

Motorcycle Accidents in Texas that Result in Fatalities
A fatal motorcycle accident in Texas occurs every day, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. This is a sad enough fact taken at face value, but when you realize that every day in Texas, a family suffers the tragic loss of a beloved family member due to a motorcycle accident, that only compounds the sobering nature of that statistic. The motorcycle accident attorneys with our law firm can help you and your family if you have experienced such a tragedy. We can immediately launch a thorough investigation of the accident scene in order to uncover the truth and let you know not only how the accident occurred, but also who is to blame. We can ensure that all responsible parties whose negligent actions played some kind of role in the accident that robbed you of your loved one are identified and brought to justice. In the event that a liable party’s negligence causes the death of a motorcyclist, the deceased’s surviving family members can file a wrongful death civil lawsuit against that liable party (or parties) to seek just compensation for both wrongful death damages and survival damages.

In a lawsuit regarding survival damages, there is only one family member who can seek those damages on behalf of the deceased motorcyclist. That right goes first to the spouse, then children, then parents, then siblings of the victim. In a wrongful death lawsuit, however, multiple family members can try and obtain wrongful death damages in order to obtain restitution for monetary losses the family has incurred due to the death of the family member. Seeking just restitution, however, is not the only purpose for pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. This pursuit is not only a vital component of a wrongful death lawsuit. It also helps the surviving family members recover the monetary losses experienced due to the motorcycle accident. But such a suit also serves the purpose of holding responsible those parties that caused the accident, and helps ensure that those negligent actions are not repeated, and no other family has to experience this kind of devastating tragedy.

Before a grieving family tries to launch any sort of litigation, we strongly recommend they enlist the help of a seasoned and skilled motorcycle accident lawyer in order for a detailed investigation to be initiated. Such an investigation will delve into the tragedy so that the parties responsible for it can be determined. A grieving family can sue each responsible party for the role it played in either causing the accident outright or contributing to it. The lawyers with our law firm have accumulated two decades of knowledge in the steps that need to be taken in investigating the scene of a motorcycle accident that results in a fatality. We know how to dig deeply enough into the cause of an accident in order to identify every responsible party involved, and hold each of them accountable for their actions. In this way, we can make sure those parties that caused your pain and loss are delivered to justice.

Texas Motorcycle Accidents that Involve Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving accidents that involve a motorcyclist, just as automobile accidents that are caused by a drunk driver, can lead to the filing of a lawsuit against the negligent alcohol-serving establishment that served the patron who caused the accident past the point of intoxication. Dram shop laws in Texas mandate that an establishment that over-serves a customer to the point of that person exceeding a .08 blood alcohol content, or BAC, level, and that customer injures himself, herself or another person, can be held partly responsible for the drunk driving accident. For instance, a plaintiff can launch a first party dram shop cause of action if an intoxicated motorcyclist injures himself or herself by getting in an accident. A third party dram shop cause of action can be pursued if a drunk automobile driver causes an accident. No matter what, if the drunk driver was intoxicated because the alcohol-serving establishment served that driver past the point of intoxication before the accident occurred, an injury victim can sue the alcohol-serving establishment. In the case of a wrongful death occurring as the result of the accident, the same kinds of liability issues apply.

It can be very tough, however, for a legal lay person or an inexperienced lawyer to determine that a person was served past the point of intoxication at an alcohol-serving establishment before causing a drunk motorcycle accident. The lawyers with our law firm have 20 years of experience in dealing with drunk driving accident cases throughout the state of Texas. We are very familiar with dram shop laws in Texas and we know how to hold all liable parties responsible.

Motorcycles that are Defective

Product defects and/or poor maintenance often lead to mechanical failures that cause motorcycle accidents to occur. Usually, recall or service bulletins will suggest minor changes to passenger cars in an effort to correct some type of defect. But, as the old saying that pertains to motorcycles goes, “when something goes wrong on a motorcycle, it goes very wrong.” Motorcycles that are operating properly are precarious enough, and require a fairly substantial effort on the rider’s part just to keep it upright. However, if a mechanical failure occurs, then a motorcycle becomes flat-out dangerous, as a rider can quickly lose control. That rider, should a motorcycle mechanical failure occur, will probably not be able to simply coast to safety.

Motorcycle Product Liability
Motorcycles can be manufactured in a negligent manner. Sometimes a vital part will malfunction under the loads and stresses that accompany their intended use. When a chain breaks, an engine bearing malfunctions, or a brake-proportioning valve fails, the resulting accident can lead to debilitating injuries or death. If a motorcyclist suffers injury or death due to this malfunction, the victim or victims are allowed under the law in Texas to launch a product liability claim against the motorcycle’s manufacturer. In some cases, multiple parties can be defendants in a lawsuit involving product liability. For example, if a manufacturer produces a bike and part like a brake caliper malfunctions, then the manufacturer can obviously be sued. However, so can the retail operation that sold the motorcycle, as well as the supplier of that part. Of course, the amount for which each party will be liable depends on the extent of each party’s negligence.

All litigation involving a motorcycle accident is intricate and complex. This is especially true of product liability claims. If you want to win your case, you cannot base any portion of it on mere speculation – you have to collect and preserve compelling evidence that will prove your case. You can’t just say, for example, that, “the throttle cable broke.” You are the plaintiff in your case, and as such you have to carry the burden of proof. This means, of course, that you must prove that the part failed because of the negligence of the manufacturer. The exact cause of the failure has to be identified, and to do so, a qualified engineer must make a thorough and detailed evaluation. This evaluation will, in conjunction with a report filed by an expert, pinpoint the exact cause of the failure of the part. In addition, the motorcycle and any of its accessories have to be sequestered in a fashion that it can be presented during the trial as evidence.

Many cases that involve product liability claims do not result in success because the plaintiff, or the party that initiated the claim, failed to properly preserve and catalog the evidence that was gathered, and was needed to win their litigation. Someone who has no experience in the law will not have the knowledge needed to correctly follow the procedures of the court. As a result, they will have their case thrown out. Even some lawyers – particularly, inexperienced ones – have problems ensuring that evidence is cataloged and preserved properly. If an inexperienced lawyer has that kind of difficulty, it can be nearly impossible for a legal layperson to handle this critical requirement of a successful case. This is yet another reason why it is absolutely imperative that you have an experienced motorcycle lawyer working on your side in order for you to secure the fair restitution that you deserve.

Misrepresentation of Condition and Motorcycle Maintenance
It is rare, but there are times where professional maintenance shops charged with fixing motorcycles perform sub-standard work, and this can result in an accident that causes a very serious injury. As was previously mentioned, if an automobile develops some kind of mechanical problem, the driver can normally ease the car off the highway and get to a service shop without causing an accident. However, if a motorcycle suffers a mechanical problem while in motion, the result will more than likely be an accident that can cause debilitating injuries, or even death, for the rider and passenger. Simply put, some motorcycle repair shops do a lousy job of hiring their mechanics, and if a mechanic is negligent, that negligence can lead to a devastating accident caused by mechanical failure. If this happens, then the injury victim can bring a claim of negligence against the mechanic shop that performed the dangerously inadequate work.

Sometimes, however, a mechanical problem takes place without any negligence on the part of a repair professional. There are times when a private seller, and sometimes even a motorcycle dealership, will sell a bike knowing very well that the bike is in bad shape and has mechanical problems. There are some dealers, both public and private, who will even go so far as to attempt to hide the fact that a motorcycle is in sad shape. We had one case where a man called us after buying a motorcycle from what he thought was a reputable dealership. However, as he was riding the motorcycle home, he saw that is was acting in an erratic manner. Luckily for him, he was able to get the bike to a repair shop safely, and without being in an accident that could have severely injured him. The mechanic who looked at the bike told the man that a part called the “triple tree” that was located below the cycle’s new fairings had cracked. The man could have suffered a disastrous accident. If that wasn’t bad enough, the radiator was improperly attached. Even worse – and this is particularly galling – the frame of the bike had suffered significant damage, and the dealer tried to hide that damage with body filler and spray paint.

Basically, the motorcycle had been involved in a previous wreck, and the dealership applied some cosmetic touches then misrepresented the bike as being in good shape. Not only is this an obvious and blatant violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, this flawed motorcycle could have not only killed the buyer, but any others that may have been on the road at the same time he was. The buyer could not only sue the dealership for its ridiculous attempt at deception, deception that could lead to punitive damages, but also for negligence in trying to sell an obviously flawed motorcycle.

The Biases some Juries and Insurance Adjusters have Toward Motorcyclists
There is an unfair bias that many people have toward motorcycle riders, and this bias will often show itself when a rider seeks compensation after suffering an accident. Over the years, mainly due to negative stereotypes propagated by movies and television, many in the general public have been led to believe that, in general, motorcyclists are wild, reckless crazies who ride without any consideration of other motorists who are sharing the road with them. For this reason, insurance adjusters and defense attorneys will do whatever they can to capitalize on this stereotype and use it to make a judge or jury believe that no one but the motorcyclist was to blame for the accident that resulted in his or her injury. Adjusters and defense lawyers will, basically, try and shift blame to the victim by employing this stereotype. This is actually a sound strategy – whether you like it or not. If a defense attorney or an insurance adjuster can make a convincing enough argument, compelling a judge or jury to rule on the defense’s side, then the insurance carrier could save an incredible amount of money.

Unfortunately, it is simply a fact of life in cases that involve an insurance provider that it doesn’t really matter how badly a motorcyclist has been hurt in an accident. That rider can be clinging to life and the adjuster will still do everything possible to deny that victim’s claim. And the more severely a rider is hurt, as stated before, the more in restitution that victim might be able to win. Therefore, the more damage that insurance company’s bottom line will suffer. Motorcycle injury victims simply have to enlist the services of a skilled and seasoned motorcycle accident attorney before making the decision to go it alone. Simply put, there is far, far too much to lose – such as compensation that can be put toward paying off medical expenses (both present and future), damage to property, and to make up for pain and suffering, lost wages, and possible loss of potential future earnings. If you rely on a novice attorney, or worse yet, try and take this kind of legal action on by yourself, the mistake you’re making will be catastrophic. When you lose your case, you will leave that courtroom with nothing, and you will be on the hook for all of those previously mentioned expenses. Unless you have incredibly deep pockets, losing your case could basically sentence you to a life of financial misery. The motorcycle accident lawyers with our law firm are very familiar with what it takes to defeat opposition’s efforts to use bias to the detriment of motorcycle accident victims, and know how to handle any tricks that the defense will play in an effort to deny you the fair restitution you deserve.

We know very well that the vast majority of motorcyclists are not only safe, but they have a keen knowledge and respect for traffic rules. Many of them enjoy nothing more than getting out and riding on a great weather day, and thousands do just that not only in and around , but also throughout West Texas. There are many more Texans who use motorcycles for more than just a source of pleasure; they rely on a motorcycle as their primary means of transportation because it is an extremely cost-effective way to get around. So do you think they will operate their bikes recklessly, when they have no other way to get to their job or anywhere else? Of course not; they are keenly aware of maintaining their own safety and the safety of those surrounding them on the road. However, you cannot simply claim in a court of law that you are a safe rider. That won’t be enough to convince a judge or jury that you are not at fault for the accident that injured you. What you need is compelling, rock-solid evidence collected at the accident scene. And, as we noted earlier, that evidence has to be collected in a fashion that is admissible in court. A combination of this evidence, eyewitness testimony, and, if necessary, the testimony of an expert witness, will enable a seasoned and skilled motorcycle accident attorney to help you successfully bear your burden of proof and prove to the court that the negligent party was to blame for the motorcycle accident that resulted in your injury. Without that crucial evidence, you will have nothing but empty words to back up your case. And that is what you’ll leave the courtroom with – nothing. The bias toward motorcycle riders is, as we’ve stated previously, extremely pervasive in our society. It will likely be held by many members of the jury as well. In order to combat that bias and win your case, you will have to be able to produce the kind of irrefutable evidence that an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can provide.

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Handling Aggressive Insurance Adjusters
Insurance adjusters who handle motorcycle accident claims face an immense amount of pressure from their insurance company employer to make sure those claims are denied. Again, the incredible amount of money on the line could severely damage an insurance company’s profit margin. Compassion is not necessarily a trait possessed by most insurance adjusters, he or she will not particularly care how badly a victim may be hurt. All he or she cares about is saving the insurance company’s bottom line by making sure your claim is denied. There are many instances when, because the insurance carrier stands to possibly lose a staggering sum of money, that carrier will offer the adjuster a substantial bonus for making sure the claim is denied. This extra potential motivation will make that adjuster even more formidable. But it does not really matter what kind of motivation the adjuster may have to defeat your claim; the interests of the adjuster will be completely opposite from yours and that of your family. Thanks to this motivation, the adjuster will often employ some rather questionable tactics in order to win the case.

For instance, the adjuster will do whatever it takes to make sure that the blame is shifted away from the defendant and squarely onto your shoulders. Should that adjuster be successful in placing the majority of the blame for the accident on you, the case will be thrown out of court. If the insurance company can shift that blame to another party, then it won’t have to pay as much to you in restitution. It only makes sense for the adjuster, then, to act aggressively in order to try and make sure that blame goes anywhere other than the defendant. One way of shifting blame to a victim is by badgering him or her with a series of questions shortly after the accident takes place. The purpose of this line of questioning is to mislead and confuse the victim, and trap him or her into making some kind of statement that will make it look like he or she is to blame for the accident that took place. The adjuster will record that conversation and later dissect it, looking carefully for any missteps on the part of the victim that can be twisted out of context and used to hurt the victim’s case at trial. For instance, an adjuster might ask a bunch of confusing questions regarding how the accident took place, and try to trip up the victim. That way, the defense can later use the victim’s confusion against him or her, bringing into question the reliability of the victim’s memory. And what’s even worse is that, immediately after the accident took place, the defense immediately launched an investigation into the accident. The adjuster is already collecting evidence that can do even more damage to your litigation. Should you fail to act just as quickly in procuring legal help so that an investigation can take place to support your side of the story, then you will be dealing with a deck that is heavily stacked in the favor of the defense. Should you not be able to produce the critical evidence that can offset that of the defense and defeat it, then you will have very little chance of winning your case.

There is yet another tactic that is employed by insurance adjusters; one that is not only aggressive, but also insidious. And it involves the family members of a rider who perishes in a motorcycle accident. Adjusters will often swoop in during the midst of a family’s grief and make an offer that will not come close to sufficiently compensating the family for their immense loss. And these adjusters will do so all in the name of protecting their insurance company’s profits. This settlement offer may seem fair, and will definitely bring in some quick, much-needed cash, but it is actually insulting. And, the settlement offer will be accompanied by a set of forms that the family must sign in order to be eligible for the money. This is a calculated, cost-effective, shrewd move that amounts to nothing more than a low-ball offer. It will bring in some cash, and quickly, but it will be far from equitable. Should you decide to accept that offer, though, you now forfeit the right to ever sue that defendant again and try to get more compensation. By signing those forms, you are signing away whatever rights you may have. And we see this happen on a regular basis. When predator such as an insurance adjuster is able to ensnare a family member in his or her trap, before that victim is able to consult with a reliable and skilled motorcycle accident attorney, then that adjuster will more than likely get away with short changing the family out of a substantial amount of money. If that happens, the insurance company wins and its bottom line is secured. For insurance carriers, this is an incredibly favorable outcome, second only to having the case dismissed entirely.

Why You Must Have the Help of a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If we have not communicated anything else to you in this article, we hope we have at least illuminated the crying need for a skilled and seasoned attorney in the event you or a family member is injured in a motorcycle accident. Basically, it is the only chance you have of seeing justice prevail, and of getting the just restitution you deserve for the suffering you have experienced. But if you still need some convincing, here are just a few of the reasons why you need the help of an experienced law firm such as our firm.

We have extensive knowledge of vehicle accident laws in Texas, and we have two decades of intensive experience conducting detailed and thorough investigations of all types of accidents, such as motorcycle, automobile and 18-wheeler accidents. Because of this, we know what, and who, to examine in conjunction with all manner of accidents.

We can be an incredible help to you as you try to secure restitution for the crushing medical bills you are accumulating. Even when a motorcycle accident seems to be minor, it can still result in significant injuries that necessitate expensive and extensive medical attention.

We are not only an effective Texas wrongful death law firm, we have an extensive, proven track record of success. For the last 20 years, the attorneys with our law firm have helped families through some of the most difficult times imaginable. In the end, we have helped them achieve justice against the parties that robbed those families of their loved ones due to negligent actions.

We also have a great deal of experience handling litigation regarding accidents in Texas that involve drunk drivers. Our attorneys are intimately familiar with dram shop laws, and know how to do the heavy lifting needed to prove that alcohol-serving establishments were responsible for causing drunk driving accidents that injured motorcyclists. We have held several such establishments accountable for their negligence.

We are very familiar with the intricacies and complexities that accompany motorcycle accident cases, and we know how to work with them. We know the technical aspects that often surround accidents that occur as a result of malfunctioning mechanical parts. And, if necessary, we can bring in expert witnesses who can provide convincing testimony that can strengthen your case considerably.

We know how prevalent stereotypes are in our society against motorcyclists, and how prevalent they will often be among jury members. However, we are extremely adapt at collecting convincing evidence that can defeat that bias and make sure that those who are responsible for your accident are held accountable for their actions.

We have established a very well earned reputation for winning cases against not only high-powered defense attorneys, but insurance adjusters as well. We have not only faced off against nearly every major insurance provider in the U.S., we have defeated them. They are well aware of our reputation, and will often offer our clients a fair out-of-court settlement offer to keep from having to pay significantly more in a court trial. They would rather make this offer than potentially lose a lot more by taking on our lawyers in a courtroom setting.

There is no way we will let an insurance provider prey on your confusion or grief after a motorcycle accident occurs. As soon as you hire us, we shield you from the aggressive tactics that insurance carriers often employ. We deal with the insurance company so you do not have to. As a result, you can turn your energy toward recovering, either emotionally, physically or both, from the motorcycle accident.

Please consider calling us so that we can put our ample knowledge, our proven experience, and our extensive track record of success to use for your benefit so that you can get the fair compensation you deserve for the losses you have experienced. The motorcycle attorneys with our law firm are standing by to help get you through this incredibly trying time in your life. For a confidential and free consultation regarding the specific details of your case, call us as soon as you possibly can. We will readily answer any kind of question you might have regarding your potential litigation.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Explains the Legal Rights When a Biker Is In a Crash

Because Texas has more than half a million motorcycle licensees, accidents involving these particular riding machines probably will happen. No place is exempt from these bike riders, whether it is on a city street, a highway, or a country road, motorcycles and the people who ride them are all over the place.

The reasons motorcycle accidents happen are countless. From the kickstand becoming dislodged from its safety position and suddenly or gradually dropping downward and, consequently, flipping the bike and its driver to some foreign object lying in the roadway that the motorcyclist does not see in time to automobile drivers not being focused on their surroundings only to see the bike and driver at the very last minute when it is too late to avoid contact. If you or someone you know or love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, you have legal rights that entitle you to seek justice by filing a legal claim for financial reimbursement.

Drunk Driving Motorcycle Accidents
If the driver of any type motorized and licensed vehicle is drunk, and has an accident, it makes no difference whether the driver is a motorcyclist, drives a passenger vehicle, or drives a truck, etc., one would almost automatically assume that the person solely responsible for the accident is the drunk driver. However, circumstances have shown over and over that this may not be the open and shut case it appears to be.

The great State of Texas has what is referred to as the Texas Dram Shop Law. This law helps protect the public by making not only the drunk driver responsible for his or her actions, but it also holds certain individuals responsible for the drunk driver’s actions as well. It is to be expected that if a drunk motorcyclist causes injury to another person or persons, he or she can be held legally responsible for these actions. But under the Texas Dram Shop Law the responsibility is even more far-reaching. If a drunk motorcyclist causes injury to him or herself and to another person and/or property, not only can the inebriated motorcyclist be held liable, but others as well. If the motorcyclist had recently left a restaurant that served him or her alcohol and it could be proven that the bike rider was drunk prior to leaving the establishment, the beverage server and the owner of the restaurant owner could be jointly and severally liable of serving too much alcohol to the patron. The same goes for a tavern owner or the proprietor of a bar should either of them knowingly over served alcohol to a customer who clearly shows signs of already having too much to drink. The Texas Dram Shop Law even goes one step further in an effort to hold those individuals responsible for drunken driving accidents. The liquor store owner or their employee(s) can also be brought into accountability when it might appear to be a matter of simple greed in just getting that almighty dollar from the customer without regards to public safety. If a customer attempts to purchase alcohol from a liquor store and the store owner or an employee of the liquor store owner chooses to disregard the fact that the customer is visibly inebriated and the employee negligently proceeds with the sale, one or both of the liquor store parties or individuals could be held liable for the ensuing vehicle accident and damages sustained.

The injured third party victim in the drunken driving accident can file a lawsuit charging not only the drunk motorcyclist with liability, in addition to the restaurant or tavern owner and/or their waiter(s) or the liquor store owner and/or their employee(s) as well. If an unfortunate death occurred, family members have the right to file a lawsuit charging those same individuals with Wrongful Death.

However, the theory of ‘over-serving’ alcohol to an already tipsy individual is easy to assume, but not so easy to prove. To prove this cause of action, only retaining the services of a well-seasoned and successful courtroom attorney should even be considered. The drunk driving accident attorneys at our firm will step up to your defense with twenty (20) years of litigation experience behind them. Our team has successfully defended case after case for their clients using the Texas Dram Shop Law to bring those responsible to legal and financial accountability.

Motorcycle Accidents vs. Car Wrecks
The very design of the typical motorcycle and its two or three-wheel design with no protective surrounding framework, as compared to that of an automobile, makes the driver an almost certain recipient of massive body trauma should an accident occur. So it goes without saying that accidents involving motorcyclists and passenger vehicles almost always end with very serious injuries to the motorcyclists if not death. By comparison, the very design of a typical passenger vehicle with its protective surrounding framework does give the driver considerably more protection. Consequently, riders or the driver of a passenger vehicle can be expected to have far less serious injuries than that of a bike rider or driver.

Because of the structural difference in an automobile and motorcycle, collisions between the two have just cause to be handled differently. In everyday-type accidents where both drivers have passenger vehicles, quite often no legal consultation or legal representative is needed or necessary. It is a simple matter of drivers exchanging driver license information, driver’s tag numbers, and exchanging information about each driver’s insurance provider. However, with the structural differences of the motorcycle and the passenger vehicle, odds are there is going to be more extensive property damage and extensive personal injury to the motorcyclist than to the passenger vehicle or the passenger vehicle’s driver. With this scenario in mind, it is advisable that only a competent legal and experienced attorney be retained as soon as possible.

Although there is no law against it, it is suggested that under no circumstances should a novice or inexperienced individual attempt to legally represent him or herself in such a case. Some defense attorneys will use tricks and attempt to play mind games with seasoned prosecutors. When the defense attorney discovers a novice is representing him or herself, the novice almost never gets the judgment in what should have otherwise been a very satisfactory financial recovery had the claimant considered choosing an attorney with a reputation of successful ‘wins’. Our law firm has such a reputation for being prepared in the courtroom, of staying the course in defense of their clients interests, and the result has been win after win. Our team also has noted successes in out-of-court negotiated settlements and their reputation precedes them.

Motorcycle Injury Accidents
Personal injuries resulting in motorcycle accidents can be very serious to say the least. More often than not, personal injuries resulting in a motorcycle accident are fatal. One such injury that begins as being more painful than anything else is that of road rash of road burn. Road rash also called road burn occurs when the driver has lost control of the bike and bike and driver go down to the pavement. The driver is often entangled with the bike as both slide along the pavement and the driver’s skin comes into contact with the pavement also. Bleeding cuts, abrasions, scrapes, scratches, and sometimes torn skin is the result. Should these injuries not get immediate medical attention, over time infection becomes a serious problem and the victim might have lost that window of opportunity to legally address these damages in reference to financial recovery.

Road rash/road burn is an initial minor concern that could turn very serious, but in addition to this type injury, there are injuries that are way more serious in the aftermath of a motorcycle-related collision. Broken bones, neck, back, and hip injuries, fractures, internal damage to include spinal injuries, amputation of limbs as the force of the body makes contact with pavement, paralysis, brain injuries, and decapitation have been known to happen in some instances. In addition to trauma to the body, the loss of a steady paycheck due to injuries and rehabilitation and, quite possibly, never being able to return to work, and the outlay of out-of-pocket expenses can be mind-boggling. According to law, a motorcyclist who suffers personal injury has the legal right to sue for damages to seek financial reimbursement to include out-of-pocket expenses, prostheses, and reconstructive surgery and on-going medical attention which can sometimes be for life.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
According to Texas Department of Transportation statistics, there is at least one fatal motorcycle accident every day on the streets, by-ways, or highways of Texas. The law is specific in outlining who may sue for what. Family members who have lost a loved one in a motorcycle-related fatality may all sue for Wrongful Death damages but only one surviving family member of a motorcycle-related fatality may sue for survival benefits due to the negligence of others. Unless those family members retain the services of a competent attorney who is very knowledgeable in the area of motorcycle accidents and who has a winning track record of courtroom ‘wins’, the various legal rights that should be pursued may not get addressed.

The motorcycle drunk driving attorneys of our law firm have over twenty (20) years of litigation experience and successful ‘wins’ in courtroom judgments and in out-of-court negotiated settlements. Our skilled team of investigators will not stop until they have uncovered and discovered every truth as it relates to defending the client. The overall theme or motto of both the litigation team and the investigative team seems to be “In depth discovery means financial recovery” and their civil award-winning accolades and their hundreds and hundreds of successful client financial recovery judgments speak volumes.

Motorcycle Defects
A motorcyclist has to assume responsibility for his or her motor bike with timely and scheduled maintenance. A poorly maintained bike is an accident looking for a place to happen. If not via an official manufacture recall, when there is found to be a problem in the mechanism of the motor bike, a wise biker will get that motor bike to a repair shop immediately. Unlike most automobiles that give the driver some warning and time for the driver to pull over and out of traffic, when a motorcyclist finally realizes there is a problem, he or she is usually airborne or struggling to keep the machine upright.

Motorcycle Maintenance Issues and Misrepresentation of Condition
Oddly, a bike rider can be ever so diligent in making certain to follow the scheduled maintenance charts as suggested by the manufacturer and still he or she could experience a serious injury related to the maintenance of the bike. Even though the repair shop might be professionally operated and give the appearance of employing qualified mechanics, that is not always the case.

Certified mechanics come with a price for their services and rather than pay what these employees are worth, some repair shops employ ‘shade tree’ mechanics instead. The repair shop owner might save on the front end by not paying top dollar for certified mechanics or technicians, but in the end everybody loses. The motorcyclists literally takes his life in his hands when he puts that motor bike on the road as a result of an untrained or uncertified worker performing repair work on a motorcycle. The repair shop owner stands to loose everything when a motorcycle accident or fatality occurs and there is a lawsuit. The untrained mechanic can be held liable also.

For a competent and veteran litigator, you need not look any further than our law firm . We have been proven litigators for over twenty (20) years and have hundreds and hundreds of courtroom successes. We are also known for successful out-of-court negotiating skills. Call Our law firm to schedule an appointment. The initial legal consultation is at no cost to you. Our experienced litigators will listen as you explain your concerns and their response will be the result of over twenty (20) years of successful courtroom experience and financial recovery wins. Call us today.

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Motorcycle Accident Attorney Discusses a Motorcyclist’s Rights Following a Bike Crash

With more than 400,000 motorcyclists in Texas on the road every year, there is a huge potential for accidents. Motorcycle wrecks in Texas you can have a variety of reasons, ranging from simple distraction of the driver by a passenger to the most egregious errors in the form of sleepy or drunk driving.

If you have suffered the misfortune of injury from a motorcycle accident in Texas, do you know your rights? If you have lost a loved one due to death in a motorcycle accident, do you know if you’re using the right legal means to see justice work? In the following, our motorcycle accident lawyers and our law firm will help you answer these questions, providing the necessary information about motorcycle wrecks in Texas for you to make an informed decision. Two decades of experience in Texas personal injury and wrongful death cases means that our motorcycle accident lawyers can help you in this difficult time.

Those who have suffered a serious motorcycle accident injury should find a good motorcycle accident attorney to review your legal options, so the full and fair compensation can be sought which can help cover the astronomical medical expenses often associated with motorcycle crashes.

Car and Motorcycle Wrecks Are Different
Motorcycle accident sites provide easily observable differences in car accidents and wrecks involving bikes. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries and a greater likelihood of death. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death of a Texas motorcyclist. There were 418 fatal motorcycle accidents in 2018, about 16 percent of all traffic fatalities in Texas involved motorcycles. In addition, 6,913 motorcyclists or their passengers were injured in 2018. Devastating consequences in motorcycle accidents are easy to understand due to lack of protection for the rider or their passengers. A car, by its very construction, will provide much better protection if there’s an accident, unlike a motorcycle.

Unfortunately, many people do not see that this leads to a significant difference between the way such incidents are handled in the legal realm. For example, while a typical passenger vehicle claims can be processed by either party and is unlikely to need help as a lawyer, it is a rare thing for a motorcycle accident claim does not need legal involvement. Since the probability of an increase in serious injury or death, the amount of compensation that may be likely to cause the insurer to fight aggressively against the interests of the victim or the family of the deceased or injured. Without the help of a lawyer who is able to understand motorcycle accidents in Texas, the victim does not realize the full value of their claims, and are inclined towards accepting the first low-ball offer to come down the pike.

Injuries in Texas Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can cause damage from a series of injuries. Motorcycle accident injuries can be mild, such as bruises and scratches, fatal, or simply debilitating injuries such as brain or spinal cord injuries. Road rash is a common, but small, motorcycle injury. However, if the rash is not treated within the right amount of time, the damage can worsen through an infection.For each injury, it is important that the victim seeks medical attention, so they won’t suffer from a possible case of failure to mitigate damages. For example, if in the motorcycle accident, the victim did not seek medical help and the road rash develops into a life-threatening infection, a party or parties responsible for a motorcycle accident cannot be held responsible for such infections.

Serious motorcycle accident injuries can be fractures and broken bones. Due to the open construction of a motorcycle, drivers and passengers are often ejected from the motorcycle and thrown on the hard surface of the ground. The brute force of a collision with the ground often results in broken arms, broken legs or broken bones. Although these injuries require medical attention and future medical expenses, those who suffered a motorcycle accident with a broken bone may also incur a financial loss due to loss of mobility that can seriously affect your ability to work. With a personal injury claim in Texas, a motorcyclist injured can seek compensation for their lost wages.

Serious injuries on a motorcycle may include disfigurement, spinal cord and traumatic brain injury. Each of these injuries can lead to medical conditions possibly requiring round-the-clock medical care. Burns can cause both pain, suffering and disfigurement. The scars on the face, hands, legs, neck or spine can leave permanent reminders of a harrowing ordeal. The loss of limbs, such as amputation of the arm or leg can seriously reduce the quality of a person’s life. In addition, each of these issues cause a victim to suffer extreme emotional duress.

The motorcycle helmet law in Texas requires that all children under 21 to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. Older than 21 have the opportunity to wear a helmet, provided they have completed the motorcycle rider training course in Texas or able to show proof of health insurance. Although the arguments for and against motorcyclists need helmets were for many years, the benefits of wearing a helmet is hard to refute. The most serious motorcycle accident injuries, spinal cord and brain injuries can be avoided by using a motorcycle helmet. These injuries can lead to paralysis and often lead the victim to require constant attention for the remainder of their life. Such serious damage to the body means substantial medical debt.

Depending on the severity of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, a victim may require medical attention for a day, a month, for years or for life. This may be accompanied by medical bills that can run into millions of dollars. Therefore, any insurance policy may have to pay an exorbitant amount and they don’t want to. With the help of a motorcycle accident attorney on your side, we can be equally aggressive in protecting your rights, so they can’t pay you less than what your case is probably worth.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Texas
The Texas Department of Transportation reported that a fatal motorcycle accident in Texas occurs every day. This concern is compounded by the fact that it could be reinterpreted: A family loses a loved one every day, somewhere in Texas due to a fatal motorcycle accident. If you had the unfortunate tragedy of losing a loved one in a fatal motorcycle accident in Texas, our wrongful death lawyers can help uncover the truth of the scene so that each can be properly identified and brought to justice for their negligent behavior. When there is an accidental death due to negligence of another party, the surviving members of the family are entitled to file a civil lawsuit against the negligent party or parties to claim compensation for damages or death.

Although only one family member can claim damages for the survival damages of the motorcyclist, several family members can claim wrongful death damages for economic losses they have suffered following the death of loved one. But many wrongful death actions are not pursued in order to seek specific damages. Although the compensation sought is a necessary element of any prosecution and wrongful death trying to help a grieving family with the financial losses experienced in the wake of the loss, a wrongful death lawsuit is also used to hold the parties accountable for their actions. Before filing suit, a bereaved family should contact a motorcycle accident attorney to do an independent investigation to look into the cause of a fatal bike accident, so that all responsible parties will be discovered. Each player can then be prosecuted for their specific role in causing or contributing to the accident.

Through the use of such evidence, in addition to eyewitness testimony (and expert testimony, if any), our lawyers can help bear the burden of proof, showing how a party’s negligence was the cause of their accident. Evidence is needed to dispel the prejudices that may be working against the victim of a motorcycle accident.

On the other hand, if the defense lawyers of an insurance company conducted a thorough investigation of the scene (and that the applicant does not have an inquiry in its own name), an insurance adjuster can use this to create a reasonable doubt against a victim of a motorcycle accident. If there is no relevant evidence to support your story, you have little chance or not being able to refute the accusations against you.

Our motorcycle accident attorneys have two decades of experience in the investigation of fatal accident scenes. Therefore, we are able to understand complex vehicle accident scenes and know when to dig deeper to ensure that all parties responsible for the loss of your loved one are discovered. Through these efforts, we can work together to ensure that the parties brought to justice.

Motorcycle Design Defects and Maintenance Failures
Another source of motorcycle accidents are mechanical failures due to poor maintenance and / or product defects. Most cars have some sort of recall system or call a service that recommends a minor change for a known bug. But, as the old adage says, when something goes wrong on a motorcycle, it goes very wrong. When the bikes are working well, they require very considerable contribution for the rider to ride them properly. When mechanical failure occurs, the rider can quickly lose control of the bike, and unfortunately, it is less likely that a motorcycle will be able to coast along the road in these conditions.

Even the bikes well-designed and built such as those made by Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, Buell, Triumph and other major motorcycle manufacturers, cannot prevent serious damage caused by a motorcycle accident because of the inherent design of bikes. No bike has an outer frame to protect a rider or passengers.

Texas DUI Motorcycle Accidents
Just as in accidents with drunk drivers in cars, drunken motorcycle accidents can result in a lawsuit against a negligent bar or restaurant. Texas dram shop law, states a bar or restaurant that over-serves alcohol to a patron and who then causes harm to themselves or others may be partially responsible for such a drunk driving wreck. For example, dram shop litigation can be prosecuted if a drunk biker wrecks their bikes, and causes injury to themselves. A dram shop action can be prosecuted if a drunk driver hits a motorcyclist. In both cases, if the driver was too drunk due to alcohol served at a bar or restaurant being the cause of the accident, the injured party can seek damages from the negligent alcohol serving establishment.

Another dram process is when the applicant may apply for compensation from a drunk driver and negligence in the bar or restaurant. The same approach also applies to cases of wrongful death. However, proving that person was served alcohol at the bar before a motorcycle accident can be a difficult challenge for those without previous experience in these cases. The team of motorcycle accident attorneys at our law firm have 20 years of experience in drunk driving accidents in Texas. We have a thorough knowledge of the dram shop law in Texas and will help to ensure that all responsible parties are liable for their negligence.

Motorcycle Product Liability
Although rare, some bikes come with the drawbacks due to poor design or engineering. Many others are simply negligent manufactured so that a vital component fails with their intended use. A metering valve brake is wrong, a motor bearing fails, a broken chain, etc. can all cause catastrophic damage. In the event that such an error results in injury or death of a motorcyclist, Texas law lets victims file complaints against product liability of the manufacturer. In some cases, several parties can be accused. For example, if a motorcycle is sold by a particular manufacturer, and some components (such as a brake caliper) can be both the producer or seller of motorcycle and supplier of each party is responsible. It obviously depends whether the extent of the negligence of both parties can be properly determined.

Product liability for motorcycle accidents raise complex legal issues, and you cannot make your claim on speculation, so you must obtain and retain a significant amount of evidence. You just saying “It’s broken throttle cable,” is not enough. Applicants must demonstrate that failure is the result of negligence on the part of the manufacturer, and it is therefore essential that the precise cause of error is detected. To succeed in such an application, a detailed assessment of failed components of a qualified engineer, will supplement the expert report detailing the exact nature of the error. In addition, motorcycles and all accessories should be stored so they can be used as evidence in the trial.

Most of the products liability claims fail because the person making the argument does not properly catalog and preserve the evidence to justify their request. Non-attorneys are simply not good enough at understanding procedural issues, such as the subject matter, to adequately represent themselves. Even most lawyers can’t handle product liability claims, and we recommend that you do not try to do so by yourself. You need an experienced motorcycle accident attorney.

Problems of Motorcycle Maintenance and Fraud in Declaration of Condition
Shoddy maintenance provided by a professional garage can also contribute to serious injury. Again, when something goes wrong in a car, the car can often be brought back to the shop where it can be repaired. However, mechanical failure on a motorcycle because of poor maintenance can cause a catastrophic incident resulting in serious injury or even death. Unfortunately, not all repair shops hire well-qualified bike technicians. A mechanic who is less-than-industrious can make a mistake that leads to failure. In such cases, a negligence action may be brought against the shop in question.

Some mechanical problems are not the result of an oversight at all. In some cases, an individual or dealer knowingly sells a bike that is in poor mechanical condition, and some even hide the extent of poor condition. For example, our firm was recently approached by a man who bought a sport bike from a dealer. Riding back to his house, the buyer realized that the bike did not handle properly. Fortunately, he took the bike to another repair shop for inspection before it had an accident or injury. The repair shop quickly discovered that under the cowling stem was broken (which can obviously be disastrous), the bike’s radiator was not secured properly, and most importantly, the frame was damaged and masked with – get this – putty and paint spray. In short, this bike has been destroyed and the dealer made cosmetic repairs and sold it as being in good condition.

Not only is it a violation of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, this bike could have cost the lives of the buyer. In this case, of course, the dealer who sold the bike would be responsible for their negligence and an attempt to mislead when selling a motorcycle may also be liable for punitive damages.

Adjusters and Bias Against Motorcycle Riders

Motorcyclists can be exposed to jury bias in their motorcycle accident. Since the public can sometimes perceive motorcyclists as a wild herd, ruthless in their manners and heedless of traffic laws, insurance adjusters and defense attorneys will be sure to fan the fires of the anomaly so that a jury may be forced to see an injured motorcyclist as responsible for their own misfortune. In other words, experienced insurance experts use this bias to place as much blame as possible on the riders themselves. After all, if an adjuster can compel a judge or jury to believe that a motorcyclist is to blame for their own wreck, he can save his company a considerable amount of money.

Unfortunately, if a motorcyclist was seriously injured following a motorcycle wreck in Texas, an adjuster may still work for a rejected claim, despite the likely need to clear a motorcyclist injured to receive fair compensation. This is one of the main reasons why all injured motorcyclists would do well to consider talking to an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer before attempting to manage their claims or handle cases of their own. With so much to lose in damages (which can be applied to past and future medical bills, property damage costs, lost wages and pain and suffering), choosing to work alone or with sub-standard lawyer, is simply an action that you probably cannot afford to take. With legal assistance from the experienced motorcycle accident injury lawyers at our law firm, we work to counter the prejudice that defense counsel or adjusters may try to use against you or your loved ones.

Our motorcycle accident lawyers understand that many motorcyclists are safe drivers. They love their hogs and they love taking them out on a sunny weekend or heading to Austin to the ROT Rally each year. Thousands of Texans appreciate the cost-effectiveness of using a motorcycle as their main means of transport. These drivers consider their own safety, the safety of their passengers and the safety of those around them while riding their motorcycles. However, simply saying that a motorcyclist involved in an accident was known to be a safe driver, is not enough to convince a judge or jury that this is the case. Relevant evidence from the scene of motorcycle accident is to be obtained, and this evidence must be obtained in a good way to be admissible in court.

Insurance Adjusters Can Be Aggressive
As mentioned above, insurance adjusters, who operate motorcycle accident claims, can lose a significant amount of money for their company if such a case is won by the victim.The last thing they want to happen is to pay what they are liable for, regardless of the actual needs of the victim for adequate compensation. In some cases, a raise or bonus can be attached for an insurance adjuster if they can save their company a lot of money. Thus, insurance adjusters work harder towards their goal, and against the victim or the bereaved family. As such, they often use a variety of tactics to get a claim denied or diminished.

For example, the insurance adjuster will try to put the blame on any person other than the customer. If the majority of the fault can be placed on a motorcycle accident victim, the complaint must be dismissed. If the blame can be placed in a number of parties, then his client will pay less insurance compensation. Thus, aggressive insurance adjusters will do everything possible to deflect the blame to others. They berate motorcycle accident victims, hoping to cloud the victim’s recollection of the incident. Such missteps are recorded and then used persuasively in court afterwards to deny the validity of the memory of victim of the accident.

As another example of aggressive behavior, an insurance adjuster offers an injured victim or a surviving family a quick settlement. More often than not, this compensation comes with the papers the victim must sign to receive this amount. But this tactic is a movement cleverly calculated on the basis of profitability. The settlement will most likely be a low-ball offer, an amount that may be tempting to a victim in need of money quickly. But accepting such a settlement without mediation means that the victim also waives their right to file a lawsuit against those responsible for their injuries. Essentially, if an adjustor comes to a victim of motorcycle accident before the person has had the opportunity to discuss their legal options with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer, the adjustor is often more likely to resolve the case for as little money as possible.

Do I Need To Speak With A Motorcycle Accident Attorney?
There are many reasons why you should consider contracting counsel from a motorcycle accident attorney. If you have been injured in a motorcycle wreck, or if you have lost a loved one due to a fatal motorcycle accident in Texas, consider that:

We understand vehicle accident laws in Texas. With two decades of experience relevant to the investigation of 18-wheeler wrecks, car accidents and motorcycle accidents, we know how to handle all types of vehicle accidents in Texas.

We can help you obtain compensation for medical expenses. Motorcycle wrecks, even those that seem minor, may result in severe damage and injuries. These injuries may require intensive medical care resulting in high medical expenses.

We are a law firm with a proven track record in cases of wrongful death in Texas. During the last twenty years, we have served many families in difficult times so they can see justice done against those responsible for the loss of their families.

We have extensive experience in drunk driving accidents in Texas. Our lawyers understand the dram shop law, and are ready to use this difficult law to hold negligent bars and restaurants accountable for their actions.

We know the technical details involved in a motorcycle accidents, including those caused by defective components. If necessary, we try to help get the experts who can provide valuable evidence.

We understand that a background of prejudice against bikers may exist in certain circumstances. We will work to show a judge or jury, by appropriate evidence otherwise so that those responsible for a motorcycle wreck will be held fully responsible.

We have a hard-earned reputation for aggressive handling of insurance adjusters and defense attorneys. In fact, we have gone against almost every major insurer in the country. They know us and respect us.

We can help you avoid being taken advantage by an insurance company. When the motorcycle accident lawyers at our law firm are hired, we become the entity that deals exclusively with an insurance adjuster. Because they know they cannot take advantage of our qualified attorneys who are able to fight more aggressively for their rights at all times, they back down.

With extensive knowledge, experience and a well-deserved reputation in Texas, our motorcycle accident attorneys are ready to help you through a challenging time. To learn more about your legal options, contact us for a free legal consultation.

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