Personal Injury
Motorcycle Accidents
Representation for riders injured by inattentive drivers across South Texas highways and rural roads.
Motorcycle riders in South Texas face a particular set of risks: long rural sight lines that make speed hard to judge, drivers turning left across oncoming lanes, and a cultural bias inside insurance companies that treats every rider as reckless until proven otherwise. We push back on that bias from the first phone call.
Texas does not require helmets for riders 21 and older who carry the right insurance or have completed a safety course. That choice is legal, but adjusters use it to argue contributory fault. The law is clear: not wearing a helmet does not bar recovery and, in most cases, does not even reduce damages for injuries that a helmet would not have affected (e.g., a broken leg from a left-turn collision).
Most motorcycle cases turn on visibility, lane position, and the inattention of the driver who turned, merged, or pulled out. We work with reconstructionists when needed to show speed, sight lines, and reaction times, and we coordinate with treating orthopedic and rehabilitation providers to document the full course of recovery - which for a rider often includes multiple surgeries, hardware, and permanent limitations.
We handle these cases on contingency. You owe nothing unless we recover, and we advance the costs of records, expert review, and litigation so the case is not held back by money.
Common scenarios
Situations we see often
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Left-turn collision at an intersection
A car turns across your lane and into your path. The driver says you came out of nowhere. You have a broken femur, a separated shoulder, and the helmet you were wearing saved your life.
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Driver merges into your lane on US-83
A pickup changes lanes without signaling and clips your rear quarter. You go down at highway speed. Road rash, fractures, and a totaled bike.
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Dooring in a downtown area
A parked driver opens their door without looking. You hit it and go over the bars. The driver says they "didn't see" you.
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Single-vehicle crash blamed on the rider
You go down avoiding a piece of debris or a car that swerved into your lane. Witnesses are scarce and the insurer says you "lost control" - we look at road conditions, debris source, and any nearby surveillance.
What to do
If this happens to you
Get medical attention immediately, even for injuries that seem minor at the scene. Adrenaline and the desire to "walk it off" are not your friends. Preserve your gear - jacket, helmet, gloves, boots - exactly as it was, because impact and scuff patterns help reconstruct what happened. Do not let the insurance company take your bike without documenting damage from every angle.
Do not post about the crash on social media. Insurance defense investigators monitor social profiles and will use anything - a smiling photo, a check-in at a restaurant - to argue your injuries are not what you claim. Talk to a lawyer before you talk to the other driver's insurer.
How we help
How our firm can help
We push back on the "reckless rider" narrative with witness statements, scene photos, and when needed, accident reconstruction. We document gear damage and helmet impact to corroborate impact direction and severity. We make sure your treating doctors' notes reflect the mechanism of injury accurately.
We negotiate from preparation. We know which carriers fight motorcycle cases hardest, what arguments their defense counsel typically run, and where their valuation models undercount permanent impairment. When the carrier will not pay the case's value, we file and try.
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6,218
motorcyclists killed nationwide in 2022
NHTSA, 2022
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24x
higher fatality rate per vehicle mile for motorcyclists vs. car occupants
NHTSA, 2022
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519
motorcyclist fatalities in Texas in 2023
Texas DPS Crash Records
Common questions
Questions about Motorcycle Accidents
I was not wearing a helmet. Can I still recover?
Yes. Texas allows riders 21 and older to ride without a helmet under certain conditions. Insurers may argue contributory fault, but not wearing a helmet does not bar recovery and rarely reduces damages for non-head injuries.
Will my motorcycle insurance go up if I file a claim?
Filing a claim against the at-fault driver's insurance generally does not affect your rates. If you make a UM/UIM claim against your own carrier, your rates should not increase for a claim where you were not at fault, though insurance practices vary.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim?
Texas's two-year personal injury statute of limitations applies, counted from the date of the crash. Shorter notice deadlines may apply against governmental entities.
Can I still ride during the case?
Yes. There is no rule that says you cannot ride again during the case, though your treatment plan and your doctor's instructions may. Defense investigators do watch for it, so be mindful of how it can be portrayed.
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