Getting in a motorcycle accident in Texas can be a terrifying and devastating experience. With so many dangers on Texas roadways, motorcyclists are at significant risk when driving next to other vehicles.
Many motorcyclists who suffer from a traumatic motorcycle accident in Texas often wonder if they are partly to blame for their motorcycle accident.
Having the help of a compassionate and well-versed motorcycle accident lawyer in Texas will help you correctly identify the blame and liability for your accident. Your trusted legal team will help you protect your rights during this stressful time while helping you maximize your chances of recovering compensation for your motorcycle accident.
Our attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC understand how challenging and distressing a motorcycle accident is for motorcyclists and their loved ones. Let us help you and your loved ones ease your difficult and stressful road to recovery and help you properly identify the blame in your motorcycle accident.
What If I Am Partly to Blame for My Motorcycle Accident in Texas?
If you’re partly to blame for a motorcycle accident in Texas, you may still recover compensation under the state’s modified comparative negligence rule, as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. Your recovery will be reduced by your percentage of fault. A motorcycle accident lawyer can investigate, protect your rights, and maximize your compensation by addressing all contributing factors.
Frequent Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Texas
According to Texas Health Data, more than 552,000 vehicle crashes happened in Texas in one recent year. The number of drivers and vehicle accidents on Texas roadways creates a significant danger for motorcyclists when their motorcycles share the road with larger vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that most multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents are typically the result of a driver not seeing the motorcyclist.
Various factors can cause a motorcycle accident, including
- Distracted drivers
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- A motorcyclist colliding with a car door, commonly referred to as dooring
- Rear-end collisions
- Aggressive, unsafe, or reckless driving
- Unsafe turning or lane-changing
- Low visibility
- Inclement weather
- Disobeying traffic laws and signage
Even when a motorcyclist obeys all traffic laws and safely operates their motorcycle, they still face risks on the road when other drivers are not driving safely.
Contact our dedicated attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today if you or your loved one have suffered a devastating motorcycle accident in Texas.
Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
Suffering a motorcycle accident can be a devastating and stressful experience that commonly leaves people managing severe physical pain and traumatic emotional anguish.
Common injuries caused by motorcycle accidents include:
- Road rash
- Cuts and lacerations
- Bruise and contusions
- Burns
- Scarring
- Disfigurement
- Soft tissue and muscle damage
- Broken bones
- Crushed limbs, possibly resulting in an amputation
- Spinal cord injuries that could result in paralysis
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Brain injuries, from a mild concussion to a more detrimental traumatic brain injury
- Post-traumatic stress
- Fatalities
If you or your loved ones have suffered a severe injury from a motorcycle accident and you need assistance properly identifying blame, call our attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Texas
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, at least one traffic-related fatality occurred every day on the road in Texas in one recent year. The Department estimates that one person in Texas was killed on the road once every two hours and three minutes, with a traffic-related injury suffered once every two minutes and six seconds. A vehicle crash was estimated to have happened once every 56 seconds.
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that 599 motorcyclists, including drivers and passengers, were killed in fatal accidents in one recent year. An estimated 40 percent of motorcyclists who suffered a fatal accident were not wearing helmets.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports a total of 4,408 fatal vehicle crashes happened in Texas in one recent year, with the majority of the crashes occurring in urban areas of the state.
The NHTSA states that 546 fatalities were the result of a motorcycle accident in Texas that same year. The majority of motorcycle accident fatalities, more than 140, happened to people between the ages of 20 through 29. The second highest age group to suffer motorcycle fatalities was people between the ages of 20-39, with 131 motorcycle deaths. An estimated 105 motorcyclists between the ages of 40-49 suffered fatal accidents, 86 motorcyclists over the age of 59 died in a crash, 82 deaths occurred to people between the ages of 50 and 59, and 18 people under the age of 20 succumbed to a motorcycle fatality.
According to the NHTSA, more than 6,200 motorcyclists were killed on the roadway nationwide in one recent year, representing an estimated 15% of all vehicle-related fatalities.
Why Should I Hire Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC for My Motorcycle Accident Case?
Our team of attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC knows how traumatic and devastating a motorcycle accident can be for motorcyclists and their loved ones.
Many motorcyclists worry they may be partially to blame for their motorcycle accidents when, in reality, another driver's negligence or recklessness on the road caused their unfortunate experience.
Suffering a painful accident caused by another person’s recklessness or negligence is often an overwhelming and frustrating experience to try and navigate. Our attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC are ready to help you and your loved ones manage this stressful time.
Since its founding in 2001, Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC has operated with the central goal of legally representing and helping people and their loved ones who suffer injuries due to another party's negligence.
Our firm is well-versed and up-to-date on all local and national laws and legislation on accident injury litigation.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we believe in utilizing a strong and experienced team to help deliver the best results possible for our clients. Our firm employs an in-house investigator and partners with a skilled medical and accident reconstruction professional network.
Our team of respected attorneys has received accolades from state and nationwide publications and organizations.
We start all of our client relationships with a free initial consultation. This allows our team to learn more about each client's unique circumstances and case in a trusted and confidential environment. From there, we guide each client on their case's best path forward.
We abide by a "No Fee Unless We Win" motto. We only receive our attorney fees for your case after we successfully recover financial compensation for your damages.
We have attorneys fluent in English and Spanish to serve our Texas community better. We know challenges arise at any hour, so we make sure a trusted member of our firm is available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we work relentlessly to deliver the best results possible for our clients. We have a successful record of recovering just compensation for our clients, including
- $3,099,999 for a blind spot accident that resulted in multiple injuries
- $3,000,000 for a back injury
- $1,984,994 for a back injury
- $1,100,000 for numerous broken bones
- $1,000,000 for a wrongful death
- $950,000 for a motorcycle accident that resulted in broken bones
Satisfied clients have left us over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google to recommend our help to other fellow Texans.
One recent client appreciated our team’s immediate support and guidance on her case.
Another client had attempted to contact multiple other local law firms for help with their case. When they started working with our lawyers at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, they were deeply impressed by our team's level of care and empathy for their situation. Our professionalism, concern, and general care in ensuring they were educated and informed through every step of their case amazed them.
Our firm delivers quality service to our fellow Texans from north of Waco, through South San Antonio, west into the hill country, and east close to Houston.
We have three convenient offices in Texas:
- Austin - North of Barton Creek on South Capital of Texas Highway
- San Antonio - Off North Loop 1604, east of Highway 281
- Waco - Near Viking Hills Park on Bosque Boulevard
Call us today to schedule your free case evaluation to discuss your motorcycle accident in Texas. Let us help you correctly determine who is at fault for your motorcycle accident.
What Do I Do After Being Involved in a Motorcycle Accident in Texas?
It is imperative to take the correct steps after getting in a motorcycle accident in Texas to defend your case, protect your rights, safeguard your health, and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for the damages caused by your accident.
Do Not Admit Fault or Accept Responsibility
Some motorcyclists fear they might be partially at fault for their motorcycle accident. However, once an experienced attorney reviews their case, it is clear that another party is at fault.
Do not admit fault or accept responsibility for your accident when speaking with people, including law enforcement, witnesses, the other driver or drivers, and the insurance agency.
Maintain Documentation
Keep a detailed list of documentation for all items associated with your motorcycle accident, including
- A journal detailing what you recall from the motorcycle accident, as well as any resulting pain and suffering you experience
- Photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, of any injuries that you sustained in the collision, as well as any property damage that the motorcycle accident caused
- A copy of the police report
- Documentation from all communications with other parties, including witnesses at the scene, emergency medical response team members, and insurance agencies
- Doctors’ notes and advice
- Receipts from all medical bills and other expenses resulting from your accident
- Proof of any lost wages that result from your injuries
Seek and Follow Medical Advice
Get the care of a professional medical team immediately after your accident.
Some motorcyclists frequently think they only have a less severe injury, like road rash, and do not realize they may be suffering a more serious and life-threatening internal injury, like internal organ damage or internal bleeding.
Follow all the advice that your trusted medical team gives you.
Contact an Attorney
Contact an attorney immediately after your motorcycle accident.
Many motorcyclists feel that they may be partially to blame for their motorcycle accidents, only to consult an experienced attorney and learn that the accident was, in fact, the result of another party's recklessness or negligence.
Your attorney will also help you manage the complicated and lengthy insurance claim process for your motorcycle accident, easing the stress for you and your loved ones.
It is crucial to seek help in the immediate aftermath of your accident to ensure you meet Texas's statute of limitations for your case.
Can I Receive Compensation for My Motorcycle Accident in Texas?
Motorcyclists who suffer an accident are often left managing severe physical pain and injuries, emotional stress, and increasing financial hardships.
You can recover compensation for all of your damages from a motorcycle accident, including
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Medical bills
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Lost quality of life
- Lost consortium
- Wrongful death
- Any additional associated expenses
Contact our team of skilled attorneys today, and let us help you maximize your chances of recovering compensation for all damages resulting from your motorcycle accident.
Dealing With the Insurance Company
It is vital to seek the help of a trusted and distinguished attorney before beginning any communication with the insurance company.
Many insurance companies will try to use a person’s words and statements against them during the claim process. They commonly attempt to prove the motorcyclist is at fault for the accident, even when they are the victim.
A compassionate and trusted attorney will guide you and your loved ones through the insurance claim process.
They will manage all communications with the insurance company's agents and adjusters, advocating on your behalf and safeguarding your rights during these engagements.
An assertive motorcycle accident attorney will diligently prove that the fault of your accident lies with the responsible parties and not with you, the victim.
Your legal team will also make sure that the insurance company’s settlement accounts for all of the damages you suffered from your motorcycle accident, including damages for your physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical bills, property damage, lost wages, lost quality of life, lost consortium, and any unfortunate wrongful deaths your loved ones suffer.
Work With a Trusted Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcyclists often worry they may be partially at fault for their motorcycle accident in Texas when, in reality, their accident resulted from another party's negligence or recklessness.
Working with a trusted motorcycle accident attorney in Texas will help protect your rights during this stressful time while maximizing your opportunities to recover compensation for your damages.
Contact our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today to schedule your free case evaluation with one of our dedicated attorneys.