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Most motorcycle wrecks are caused by people driving cars. Yet despite this reality, motorcycle accident victims often struggle to recover compensation after serious crashes for a variety of reasons, including insufficient evidence, lack of available insurance coverage, and even anti-motorcycle bias among insurance companies and juries.
If your family suffered a loss or you were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash, you have legal options. At Crosley Law, our motorcycle accident attorneys represent injured bikers who have been hurt by other careless drivers. We always put our clients first, and we use evidence-based litigation strategies to serve injured Texans.
The San Antonio motorcycle accident attorneys at Crosley Law use careful legal and factual analysis, aggressive litigation strategies, and cutting-edge technology to tackle personal injury lawsuits like yours. We also offer a no-fee policy.
If you would like more information about how we handle motorcycle injury claims, contact a Crosley Law motorcycle accident attorney using our online form or by calling to schedule your free case evaluation with an attorney from our team.
A motorcycle accident claim typically involves more than just completing a few insurance forms, which is why it’s so important to contact a qualified and experienced motorcycle accident attorney. Your attorney can start working on your case right away by:
Due to the complexity of motorcycle accident litigation, it’s in your best interest to hire an experienced Texas personal injury attorney.
At Crosley Law, we can talk to you about the strength of your case, guide you through the claims processes, and help you file a motorcycle accident lawsuit if necessary. Then, while we focus on getting you a fair settlement for your personal injury claim, you can focus on healing and being there for your loved ones.
Motorcycle crashes have many potential causes. While factors like weather are out of our control, many wrecks involve negligence and risky decisions.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and other sources, some of the most common causes of motorcycle collisions include:
If you look at the root causes, though, most motorcycle accidents are ultimately the result of another driver failing to notice the motorcycle rider, or failing to judge their location and speed correctly.
When someone else causes your motorcycle wreck, you deserve answers and fair compensation. Our team of dedicated motorcycle accident lawyers can help you and your family.
Compared to other vehicles, motorcycles have very few safety systems. Their smaller size also makes bikes less visible on the road. This leaves motorcycle riders vulnerable during a collision.
For these reasons and more, one careless action can result in catastrophic injuries for motorcycle crash victims. Common injuries can include the following:
Many motorcycle injuries require intense medical treatment (including multiple invasive surgeries), time off from work or school, and ongoing care for permanent disabilities. But with the help of a San Antonio motorcycle accident lawyer, you may be able to recover financial compensation (known as damages) for injuries that resulted from someone else’s reckless driving.
Yes, but not wearing a helmet could impact the amount of damages you can claim.
Crosley Law encourages all riders to wear protective gear when they’re riding a motorcycle. In 2017 alone, NHTSA estimates that helmets saved more than 1,800 people’s lives. However, even with the best motorcycle helmet and gear, you are still vulnerable on a bike.
Currently, Texas law does not require riders to wear helmets if they are at least 21 years old and have either completed an approved training course or have health insurance that would cover motorcycle-related injuries. That said, if the insurance company believes a specific injury—for example, a skull fracture—could have been prevented by wearing a helmet, they may refuse to pay any damages associated with that injury.
If you weren’t wearing a helmet during your motorcycle accident, don’t be surprised if the insurance company tries to reduce your settlement using our state’s comparative fault rules. This kind of victim blaming is common, even though a helmet can’t prevent every brain injury, road rash, or damage to your spine or legs. In our experience, insurance companies often “overreach” in these cases in order to pay motorcycle accident victims as little as possible.
If the insurance company tries to use our state’s comparative fault rules against you, contact one of our experienced San Antonio personal injury lawyers right away.
All motorcycle riders in Texas must carry a minimum level of liability insurance. However, this policy only covers you when you’re at fault. After a motorcycle wreck, you’ll need to file insurance claims with the at-fault driver’s insurance companies.
Motorcycle accident claims typically involve multiple insurance policies, including:
Your motorcycle insurance claims might be different, depending on the circumstances of your accident. For example, if the driver who hit you was working at the time of the crash, you may be able to make claims against their employer. If a part malfunctioned and caused the crash or made the crash worse, you may be able to file a claim against the manufacturer.
When you work with an experienced personal injury law firm like Crosley Law, your attorney can help you discover all available sources of insurance coverage. This tends to be crucial in motorcycle accident cases, since injuries (and damages) are frequently severe.
As with other types of auto accidents, motorcycle accident victims can seek compensation for economic and non-economic losses they’ve suffered, such as:
Motorcycle accidents often cause serious injuries, permanent scarring and disfigurement, and disability. Because of this, both medical expenses and non-economic losses like pain and suffering can be substantial. However, for a variety of reasons, injured victims often struggle to get the compensation they deserve.
Major factors that influence how much a case is worth include:
At Crosley Law, our average personal injury case settles for around $250,000, and we have obtained $1 million or more for injured motorcyclists on multiple occasions, including a $1.5 million settlement for a veteran who was hit by a distracted teen driver. That said, case values can vary widely, so the best way to get an accurate estimate of how much your case is worth is to speak with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney.
Bikers often face significant practical and legal challenges when they pursue compensation after a crash. Some of the most common include:
If your motorcycle accident claim was denied or you received a low settlement offer, contact Crosley Law immediately. There are strict filing deadlines for motorcycle and other motor vehicle accident claims. If you do not file a claim or lawsuit within the correct timeframe, you will automatically lose your right to recover compensation. Use our online form to schedule your free consultation with one of our motorcycle crash lawyers now.
Our motorcycle accident lawyers go the extra mile to make wrongs right and get the justice our clients deserve. Have a case you need help with? Call us today.