Motorcycle Accident

Helmet use is proven to save lives in motorcycle accidents. However, Texas does not require all motorcyclists to wear helmets when operating a motorcycle. Motorcyclists who choose not to wear helmets are assuming the risk of head injuries in the event of a crash, but what if that crash was someone else’s fault? Can a rider still file an accident claim for…

Several factors can cause or contribute to motorcycle accidents. Riding a motorcycle requires more skill and coordination than driving a car, and motorcycles are far less crashworthy than other vehicles. While rider inexperience is a leading cause of motorcycle crashes, the majority (63%) of accidents involve another vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about one-third of multi-vehicle motorcycle…

Perhaps you’ve been injured by another motorist while on your motorcycle, but aren’t sure whether you can take legal action against the person who hurt you. Maybe you were lane splitting when you were hurt and are worried that this will prevent you from filing a successful personal injury claim. You shouldn’t disqualify yourself just yet and miss out on the chance…

A 36-year-old man was riding his moped home from work at about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20. He was traveling along North Central Expressway near Mockingbird lane when he was hit by a car and knocked off his vehicle. Tragically, he fell into the right lane of oncoming traffic and was run over by another car. The 20-year-old woman who allegedly…

Woodcraft Clip-on Adapters Recalled Due to Crash Hazard On September 21, 2018, Woodcraft Technologies, Inc. issued a recall of its clip-on motorcycle handlebar adapters, citing cracking and breaking of the adapter plate as a crash hazard. While no injuries have been reported, there have been multiple reports of crashes and accidents resulting from adapter plate failure, and the makers of the clip-on…

Motorcyclists Must Take Greater Precautions Motorcyclists are already at a disadvantage when it comes to roadway safety. If you’re in a collision or an accident while out for a ride, you don’t have the protections other motorists do, such as external protection, seatbelts, etc. However, you can prevent most motorcycle accidents by being aware of common causes, such as those involving poor…

Common Examples of Distracted Driving Distracted driving causes innumerable car accidents every year, injuring and killing many people as a result. Being hit by a distracted driver can cause very expensive and personally costly harm, including everything from medical bills to permanent disability and mental anguish. Distracted driving takes many forms, including: Texting while driving Reading messages while driving Talking with one…

Call (214) 739-0100 to Talk to a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer About Your Case. When filing a personal injury suit, the goal is not to squeeze as much cash as you can out of the person who harmed you. The goal is to recover as much as you need to make a full, complete recovery without having to absorb the financial cost of…

Motorcycle accidents are incredibly dangerous, in no small part because of the opportunity for grave and deadly error by motorcyclists and by other drivers. The personal injury cases that follow can be even trickier to figure out because of the challenge of proving another driver behaved recklessly. If you’ve been harmed in a motorcycle accident, it is vitally important to figure out…

Because of the limited protection offered to motorcyclists, motorcycle accidents are typically more devastating and shocking compared to car accidents. Motorcyclist deaths occurred 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles. Furthermore, motorcyclists are six times as likely to be injured compared to drivers of motor vehicles. The following are the most common injuries from motorcycle accidents: Road rash – Although…