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Motorcycle Accidents vs. Car Wrecks

Every time somebody gets on a motorcycle they are risking life and limb. That’s because, unlike a regular four wheel car, they are traveling in the open without the benefit of a shock absorbing steel and plastic cage surrounding them in the case of an impact. No matter how well designed the motorcycle might be or the company that manufactured it, the lack of an outer frame is characteristic of all motorcycles. This also explains why collisions between a motor bike and a car result in more serious injuries and fatalities. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT), sixty (60%) percent of the motorcycle accidents in 2018 ended in emergency room visits and fourteen (16%) percent ended in death for the bikers. Only twenty-six (26%) walked away from the accident to ride another day. For this reason some riders and transportation experts say motorcycles makers should do more to make their products safer. If you suspect that your motorcycle’s lack of safety features might have contributed to your crash, that’s another reason to call the motorcycle accident attorneys at our law firm to find out all of your legal options. More about McAllen Motorcycle Accident Lawyer here
Civil court cases that involve a motor bike and a regular passenger vehicle are a little different that the rest. If there are no serious injuries in a traffic accident most people will exchange contact and insurance information and walk away. But some injuries are not felt until hours or days later. But even in minor fender benders, a motorcycle will be damaged, and motorcycle parts can be expensive. It’s in your best interest to get as much evidence as you can, even if you have to use your cell phone to take pictures at the scene.

Nobody wants to go to the hospital, but for motor bike operators oftentimes they don’t have a choice because of the severity of their wounds. Many bikers suffer back and neck injuries which can be an indication of nerve damage if not tended to immediately. And for those rare occasions when the motorcyclist has so much skin burned away from his or her body skidding on the pavement some riders have to undergo more painful skin grafts and reconstructive surgery. It’s a common occurrence when riders don’t take the safety precautions of wearing proper safety gear.

Laws vary from state to state, but in Texas motor bike riders age 21 and younger are required to use a helmet to protect their heads and faces from injury. Anyone above 21 who doesn’t want to wear a helmet has that option, but that rider must carry health insurance to cover any mishaps. A rider’s face and head are not the only parts of the body that need to be protected. There are safety shirts and pants that have pads built in for the elbows and knees in case they come in contact with the ground. It’s unrealistic to think that a rider will never fall or collide with another vehicle. The only thing left to be an agile driver and expect the best, but be prepared for the worst.

To help decrease the number of motorcycle accidents in Texas there are motor bike safety courses taught at many community colleges and other state agencies. Much like driver’s education courses, the safety classes teach driving techniques designed to make riders have a better appreciation for your new mode of transportation and to help them co-exist on the roadways with bigger vehicles without becoming the next blind spot fatality. More about Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyer here

When Do I Need a Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

If you or someone you love is the victim in a motorcycle accident, it’s in your best interest to consult a competent attorney without delay. Although there are many personal injury lawyers around, few have the credentials that our motorcycle accident lawyers do. Our attorneys are experienced and successful courtroom litigators whose reputations speak volumes. Here are some indications that you need to call our law firm:

If you left the scene of the accident in an ambulance, you may need an attorney.
If your motorcycle had to be towed or carried away by another vehicle because it was unable to be driven away, you may need an attorney.
If the other driver was visibly drunk or there was evidence such as empty beer cans in the other vehicle, you may need an attorney.
If the police officer gave the other driver a sobriety test, you may need an attorney.
If insurance agent for the other driver tried to bully you into signing papers or offered you a settlement amount right way, you may need an attorney.
There’s more to a good attorney than someone who has passed the bar exam and knows how to decipher law books, so don’t base your choice for an attorney on who has the best TV commercials. Consider their credentials and their courtroom record. Call us for a free initial consultation.

Texas Motorcycle Road Burn or Road Rash Injury Accidents

Motor bike accidents range from minor scrapes and bruises to more serious wounds that include spinal cord injuries or skull fractures. Road rash, which is another name for road burn, can start out as a minor injury for a biker, but it can end up with the biker needing a skin graft if the skin does not heal itself.

Road rash happens when a biker is thrown from the bike and the biker’s skin comes in contact with the ground the way a baseball player does as he slides to the base. Any ground surface, such as rocks or gravel also can cause road rash. The intensity of the bruises depends on the crash impact and how long the rider slides. These wounds from this kind of injury can be agonizing and if it is not treated, the wounds can get worse and can lead to infections much like a burn. Burns on human skin will lead to infection if the skin doesn’t heal itself. Then reconstructive surgery will be unavoidable.

It’s hard to say whether the injured biker will need one day, one week or indefinite treatment for his injuries. Medical bills can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. So if the other driver’s insurance company has to pay for medical bills their defense attorneys don’t care if the victim is on death’s door, they will do whatever they can to make the accident the victim’s fault so they don’t have to pay.

If you have suffered injury due to involvement in a motorcycle accident contact the experienced drunk driving accident attorneys at our law firm. If you don’t have an attorney and you don’t know the law, the defense attorney for the other side will use that to his team’s advantage and try to get you to accept a smaller amount than you deserve. The reputation of our law firm is that of knowledgeable and caring litigators who have won hundreds of cases. If you know or suspect or have reason to believe the other driver was drunk you should call now. Skilled investigative work is what puts our law firm and associates ahead of the competition. With twenty (20) years of experience and courtroom ‘wins’ in this particular area of Texas law, the lawyers at our law firm are standing by ready and waiting to come to your aid in the compensatory recovery you so aptly deserve. Call Our law firm today.

Month: October 2024

Month: October 2024