Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Georgetown, TX

Dedicated to Providing Compassionate Legal Representation to Motorcycle Accident Victims in Pursuit of Fair Compensation

Have you been in a motorcycle accident? Motorcycle riders often suffer more severe injuries than the occupants of larger motor vehicles in typical car accidents. Motorcyclists are exposed to the elements, can be flung from their bikes, and run over by oncoming vehicles. While any type of auto accident is unfortunate and capable of causing severe damage, motorcyclists should be aware of the increased risk of traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal injuries, and other types of injuries that come with riding motorcycles in Texas. Just the same, however, many motorcycle accidents should have been easily avoidable and were often caused by a driver’s negligence or inattention.

Texas ranks among the three most dangerous states for motorcyclists, with motorcycle accident fatalities far outpacing the fatalities seen in other types of car accidents. In 2021 alone, there were over 8,800 Texas motorcycle accidents. Of those 8,800-some motorcycle crashes, over 500 resulted in fatalities, over 2,000 resulted in serious injuries, and over 3,000 resulted in minor injuries.

Lone Star Legal offers  free consultations to prospective new clients interested in retaining our legal services. To learn more about how we can help you with your insurance claims or personal injury lawsuits, contact Lone Star Legal to schedule your free case review today.

What Should You Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Texas?

Following a motorcycle wreck, you must act quickly and attempt to keep calm. This can be difficult, especially if serious injuries were sustained by either you or a motorcycle passenger. Still, if you take certain steps in the aftermath of a crash, you may be able to better care for your well-being and also strengthen the odds of recovering for your losses in your personal injury lawsuit.

The first thing you should do after any car crash, regardless of whether it involves a motorcycle, is to move to safety, call 911, and summon emergency services to the accident scene. If you or someone else sustained injuries in the crash, you must get medical treatment. Failure to get immediate medical attention following a motorcycle collision limits your ability to heal, medically, and may affect your financial recovery.

Provided that the other parties have not fled the scene, exchange contact and insurance provider information with everyone who was involved in the crash. Then, take photos and videos of the crash scene, including photographic evidence of any visible injuries, property damage, the state of the vehicles, road conditions, weather, and anything else that could be deemed relevant.

If there were any eyewitnesses to the motorcycle accident, attempt to get their contact information. Witness statements will be valuable evidence to your personal injury attorney.

When law enforcement arrives at the scene, provide them with a detailed account of what happened. The official police report will also serve as valuable information when filing a personal injury claim.

Insurance adjusters may arrive at the scene of the accident. You do not need to speak with them. Instead, direct their questions to our experienced lawyers. An experienced personal injury attorney from our law office would be proud to represent your case and assist you throughout the legal process of filing a claim.

Did Someone Else’s Negligence Cause Your Motorcycle Accident?

In most motor vehicle accident cases, negligence is often necessary to prove. Under Texas law, negligence is failing to do what a person of reasonable prudence (or care) would do under the same or similar circumstances. When a person is guilty of negligent driving and their actions cause severe injuries to others, the at-fault party could be held negligent under the law.

Many motorcycle accident cases hinge on proving negligence and showing that the blame rests on the shoulders of the other drivers.

Four elements of negligence must be established to file a successful claim:.

First, it must be determined that the at-fault party had a certain reasonable duty of care. In Texas, all motorists have a duty of care to others who share the roads.

Second, you must prove that the other driver breached this duty of care.

Once it has been proven that the at-fault party breached their duty of care, the lawyer must establish that the breach was the direct cause of the crash and your injuries.

The final element of proving negligence is for personal injury victims to show the extent of the damages sustained in the crash caused by the at-fault party’s breach.

Proving negligence can be difficult, especially for accident victims recovering from severe injuries. Contact Lone Star Legal for assistance in proving your case.

Can Lone Star Legal Help You Recover Compensation for Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?

With a successful personal injury claim, it is possible to recover compensation for your injuries and financial losses. The amount of compensation you stand to recover will depend on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, the level of shared negligence (if any), the need for long-term care, and more. Your financial recovery may compensate for both economic and non-economic damages.

Potential financial compensation for your personal injury lawsuit may include the following:

• Disfigurement, dismemberment, or disability;
• Emotional distress and mental anguish compensation;
• Lost wages and loss of future income-earning capacity;
• Out-of-pocket expenses related to the motorcycle crash;
• Past medical bills and future medical expenses;
• Physical pain and suffering compensation;
• Physical Impairment;
• Property damage;
• Wrongful death damages, which can include loss of benefits, loss of companionship, and compensation for funeral, burial, and memorial expenses.

Motorcycle accident victims are encouraged to retain professional legal representation when seeking financial recovery. An experienced personal injury attorney can help identify possible damages and maximize their value.

Lone Star Legal has a proven track record of success in helping injured victims and their families recover fair settlements throughout the legal process. To learn more, schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation today.

Motorcycle Accident FAQ

Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer if You’ve Been in a Serious Motorcycle Accident?

Not every auto accident calls for legal counsel. However, if you sustain severe injuries, if there are liability disputes, or if the insurance companies are giving you trouble, then it is necessary to consider the benefits of professional legal assistance.

While seeking the legal help of an experienced attorney offers advantages like maximizing your potential financial compensation, your attorney also understands the ins and outs of the legal process and can help you if any complexities or conflicts arise. Additionally, a motorcycle accident lawyer from Lone Star Legal can advance your interests in cases of anti-motorcycle rider biases and insurance coverage issues.

As your legal representatives, we will gather evidence that supports your personal injury claims, including police reports, medical records, surveillance footage, witness testimonies, and the testimonies of motor vehicle accident reconstructionists if necessary. When appropriate, we will also attempt to show that you took specific safety measures to limit the severity of any potential motorcycle accident injuries and that any injuries you sustained were not your fault.

Perhaps most importantly, motorcycle accident victims should not be expected to navigate the labyrinth of personal injury law on their own while still recovering from serious injuries or the loss of a loved one.

What Are Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

Motorcycle crashes can occur in many ways, just like any other motor vehicle accident. Still, motorcycle accidents may have additional causes that do not affect different types of vehicles.

Some of the following factors commonly cause motorcycle accidents:

• Aggressive or reckless driving;
• Defective vehicle parts;
• Dooring;
• Driver inattention or distracted driving;
• Driving under the influence of drugs;
• Drunk driving;
• Inclement weather;
• Lane splitting;
• Left-hand turn accidents caused by failure to yield the right-of-way;
• Motorcycles disappearing into blind spots;
• Pedestrians who are not paying attention;
• Reversing without looking;
• Road hazards and debris;
• Road rage and hit-and-run incidents;
• Running a stop sign or red light;
• Speeding;
• T-bone and intersection collisions;
• Texting while driving;
• Unlawful passing;
• Unsafe lane changes;
• Wrong side-of-the-road driving and road unfamiliarity;
• And more.

What Types of Serious Injuries Are Suffered by Motorcycle Accident Victims?

Because motorcycle riders are exposed and can be easily thrown from their vehicles, they stand a higher chance of suffering serious injuries than the drivers and passengers of most motor vehicles.

Common motorcycle accident injuries include the following:

• Amputations and forced loss of limbs;
• Back and neck injuries, including whiplash;
• Broken bones and fractures;
• Burns;
• Chest contusions and broken ribs;
• Complete or partial paralysis;
• Concussions, head injuries, and more serious traumatic brain injuries ;
• Crushing injuries;
• Cuts, lacerations, and open wounds;
• Disfigurement and facial scarring;
• Dislocated shoulders;
• Emotional trauma, PTSD, and other forms of mental distress;
• Herniated discs;
• Internal bleeding;
• Loss of vision or hearing;
• Nerve damage;
• Organ damage ;
• Penetrating injuries;
• Punctured lungs;
• Road rash;
• Spinal cord injuries; and
• Wrongful death.

What Could Potentially Limit or Diminish Your Financial Compensation?

The value of your case can depend on many factors, including the nature of your injuries, the necessity of long-term medical treatment, whether you can ever return to work, diminished quality of life, and more. Additionally, there are certain things that motorcyclists could do that may limit the value of their claims.

If motorcyclists do not take proper safety measures or follow the law regarding helmet usage, their compensation could be reduced. Additionally, it’s worth remembering that many insurance companies discriminate against motorcyclists and may claim that even a perfectly safe motorcycle rider is a daredevil risking life and limb for the thrill.

Texas is also a comparative negligence state. Under comparative negligence laws, fault can be shared by multiple parties. The amount of fault that a party is responsible for can directly affect their total compensation awarded. For example, if you were deemed 20% at fault for the motorcycle crash by a jury, your maximum compensation would be reduced by 20% by the judge.

What is the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Claims in Texas?

A strict statute of limitations exists for personal injury cases like motorcycle accidents. In Texas, you have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. If you do not file your personal injury claim within two years, you will likely lose your right to pursue compensation in court.

Do not delay speaking with an experienced attorney about your motorcycle accident case. The sooner your attorney can review your case, the better the chances that evidence will be preserved and you can negotiate a more favorable outcome.

What Are the Texas Motorcycle Laws?

Motorcyclists must know state-specific laws that could impact their cases and maximize compensation.

Texas motorcycle laws include the following:

• All motorcycles must have specific equipment, such as reflectors, mirrors, and proper lights.
• Every motorcyclist must carry the minimum amount of liability insurance.
• In Texas, all motorcycle riders must obtain a Class M motorcycle license.
• Motorcycle passengers must have a permanent passenger seat.
• Motorcyclists who have medical or insurance coverage may be exempt from the mandatory motorcycle safety course, but those without such coverage must take such a safety course.
• Riders under the age of 21 must wear a helmet. Those over 21 can ride without a helmet provided they have completed a safety course or have the appropriate insurance coverage.
• Texas law requires the use of eye protection unless the motorcycle has a windscreen.

Contact Lone Star Legal to Request a Free Consultation with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Texas motorcycle wreck, you must seek the legal representation of an experienced attorney to represent your rights. Personal injury cases involving injured motorcyclists can be complicated, not least of all because of a known bias against motorcycle riders upheld by insurance companies, some judges, and even some members of our shared society. To ensure your motorcycle accident case gets the respect it deserves, contact Lone Star Legal for guidance through the winding legal process.

To learn more about the benefits of retaining our legal services, please contact us to schedule your free initial consultation. You can reach us at 737-234-8831.