Motorcycle accidents are often not the fault of the biker. Ask for a free consult with a motorcycle insurance attorney today. Call now (956) 707-1964.
Our goal is to be the best Brownsville motorcycle accident lawyer, one client at a time. Our lawyers have been representing the victims of negligence for years. Our team of dedicated personal injury lawyers represents persons who have suffered serious injury, economic loss, personal loss, and future damages due to negligence, including motorcycle accidents and motor vehicle accidents. With our law firm office in Brownsville, Texas, we’re convenient to Harlingen, South Padre Island, and other cities or towns in Cameron County, such as Olmito, Rancho Viejo, and even Weslaco, Texas.
Wherever you live in South Texas, or wherever the motorcycle accident occurred, reach out to one of our motorcycle injury attorneys for a free consultation a.s.a.p.
The freedom of riding a bike in the open air with the breeze on your face and the fresh air in your lungs can come with some risks. Motorcycles offer drivers and their passengers less protection than most other types of vehicles that have enclosures. When you are riding on a bike, you do not have the benefit of an airbag to cushion the impact of a collision, a seatbelt to hold you in place, or even the steel frame of the car to absorb some of the impact of the colliding vehicle. People on bikes have nothing to shield them from the full force of a crash. Consequently, motorcycle accidents often result in devastating and life-altering injuries, such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputations. In addition to causing physical pain, serious motorcycle crashes can also lead to debilitating emotional and psychological harm.
Our compassionate attorneys understand how traumatic motorcycle crashes can be. We would consult with you and your family and work closely with your doctors, medical experts, lifestyle experts, and actuaries to learn how your injuries could affect your future abilities to work and your overall quality of life in order to help you pursue full and fair compensation that takes into account your current and future needs.
Sadly, the most severe types of motorcycle crashes can result in death. Our caring team of Brownsville attorneys could help the grieving family members who have lost their loved one in a motorcycle or bicycle crash by helping them pursue justice and accountability in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Here are some questions and answers that we encounter in motorcycle accidents:
A. If possible, it’s essential to collect insurance information from the other driver(s). Also, collecting any personal information from bystanders or witnesses at the accident is helpful. Once you’ve seen a medical specialist for your injuries, the next step is to speak to a motorcycle accident attorney. The quicker you get representation, the easier your insurance claim will move ahead.
A. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, on average, a motorcyclist is killed in a Texas road crash every day. That’s up to 365 motorcycle deaths per year. Motorcyclists account for 12% of all traffic fatalities statewide. Even the most careful motorcyclist can get into an accident. As experienced motorcycle accident attorneys, we’ve seen all types of crashes. Distracted drivers, T-bone collisions, and quick turns in front of motorcyclists are regular occurrences and entirely out of motorcyclists’ control.
A. Although there are common types of motorcycle accidents in Texas, each has a unique set of circumstances. Responsibility can vary depending on several factors, including speeding, blind spots, and driver error. It’s also important to remember that an accident on Interstate 69E can look different from a motorcycle crash on a Brownsville street intersection. Don’t assume you are at fault. Let our legal team examine crash details and evaluate fair compensation with the insurance company.
Most lawsuits involving motorcycle accidents involve establishing negligence, often on the part of another motor vehicle driver. When proving negligence, you must prove the following factors:
Our seasoned legal team knows how to prove each of the elements to establish negligence.
Like other types of motor vehicle crashes, many motorcycle accidents have more than one cause, which means that more than one party might have played a role in contributing to the crash. Some Brownsville accidents occur because the motorcyclist or bicyclist did something wrong themselves. If you believe your actions might have contributed to the crash, you are probably feeling confused right now and worried about whether your actions will prevent you from seeking damages in court.
Fortunately, Texas courts operate with a modified comparative negligence standard, which means that a court would not bar your suit, as long as your actions were 50 percent or less responsible for causing the crash. However, if your suit is successful, a court would reduce your recoverable damages by your proportionate share or responsibility. For instance, if a drunk driver failed to stop at an intersection and struck you while you were weaving between lanes on your bike, a court might assign the drunk driver 60 percent of the blame and you 40 percent of the blame for causing the crash. In that scenario, if you prevail in your lawsuit, you would be eligible to collect 60 percent of your damages from the motorcycle collision.
Often, sadly and ironically, it’s not the driver of the motorcycle who is at fault. It’s a car, truck, or other vehicle on one of the busy roadways here in Brownsville, Harlingen, and South Padre Island. Our attorneys know how to stand up to insurance companies and defense attorneys who might argue that your actions caused the crash. We are extensively familiar with how insurance companies work, so we know how to fight back by building solid claims that establish the liability of the at fault driver and minimize your share of the responsibility.
You need a motorcycle accident attorney in Brownsville who aggressively fights for your rights against the insurance companies!
A. If a motorcyclist has hit you, it’s essential to know that they are required to carry insurance in the state of Texas. Our skilled motorcycle accident attorneys in Brownsville can help move the process along quickly. Depending on the circumstances, it can take 30 days to a year to settle an insurance claim. Alternatively, if you are the motorcyclist and not at fault, the driver’s insurance (for a car, truck, etc.) would be liable. Motorcycle accident claims are complicated, so be sure to reach out to an attorney to discuss the facts and law of your unique incident.
Texas is known as a paradise for motorcycles. Its flat terrain, friendly people, and wide-open spaces make it perfect for all types of motorcycles, including the famous Harley-Davidson Brand. Texas produces facts on motorcycle wrecks, plus tips from the Texas Department of Transportation on how to share the road, and even a video on the best motorcycle roads in the State of Texas, plus a wonderful South Texas Motorcycle museum.
Call us today at (956) 300-0000 to schedule a consultation! A consultation with a Brownsville motorcycle accident lawyer is your first step towards financial recovery. Whether you were hit by a car, truck, other motorcycle, etc., you need an attorney who knows what to do when one party was on a bike.
Call Javier Villarreal – “the Law Champ” and let our legal team fight for you!
