If your motorcycle ride resulted in serious injuries due to a negligent driver, you may be entitled to financial compensation. The medical costs associated with your care, your inability to work, and your pain and suffering are all types of possible compensation.
Some motorcyclists are unable to survive their injuries. If you lost someone very close to you due to a careless driver, you may qualify for a wrongful death claim and lawsuit.
Texas personal injury law provides a legal option for civil justice. An El Paso motorcycle accident lawyer from Loncar Lyon Jenkins provides legal representation for motorcycle accident victims just like you. If you suffered serious injuries while riding your motorcycle, call us today for a free case evaluation at 800-777-7777.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports that more than 400 motorcycle operators and passengers died in accidents on state roadways in 2018.
As many as 49 percent of those killed were not wearing a helmet. Texas law allows operators and passengers ages 21 and older to ride without a helmet. The law requires that the operator complete a motorcycle training course and possess the proper insurance required for motorcycles.
The same reasons for riding a motorcycle are closely tied to those associated with serious injuries in an accident. The freedom of the open road means the lack of airbags, seat belts, and other safety devices found in a passenger vehicle.
A driver who fails to watch for motorcycles can take one of the following actions that causes an operator to lose control in a second:
- Fail to yield the right-of-way in an intersection.
- Pulling out in front of an operator by failing to judge distance and speed of the motorcycle.
- Improper lane changes.
- Failing to adjust mirror for blind spots.
- A lack of knowledge about motorcycles downshifting rather than braking in stopped traffic.
There is a chance that the driver responsible for your motorcycle accident saw you but was unable to prevent the collision due to their impaired state. A driver who fails to share the road with motorcycles may exhibit aggression by speeding or purposely tailgating.
Other types of dangerous driver behavior that can ruin your ride and change your life include:
- Drunk driving
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Drowsy driving
- Distracted driving
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cites distraction as doing another activity that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and mind off driving. Texting behind the wheel involves all three actions, according to the CDC. Approximately 9 people die each day in the United States due to crashes caused by a distracted driver.
If a driver failed to share the road during your ride, a motorcycle accident attorney from Loncar Lyon Jenkins can provide legal representation for you.
Time is of the essence due to the state statute of limitations for filing civil cases. Your serious injuries—or the loss of your loved one—deserves justice. We offer most of our legal services on a contingency basis, meaning we collect our fee if and when we win your case. Call our personal injury law firm now for a free evaluation of your motorcycle accident case at 800-777-7777.
For a free legal consultation with a motorcycle accidents lawyer serving El Paso, call 800-777-7777
Pursuing Compensation for Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Insurance company representatives are very good at what they do. As for-profit businesses, they often use high-pressure tactics to get accident victims to settle for less than they deserve. Their goal is to protect their bottom line and not your best interests.
Do not accept any insurance company settlement without legal representation. Your serious personal injuries may lead to further complications. If you accept a settlement, you may forfeit your right to pursue compensation later should your condition worsen.
The physical, financial, and emotional stress that follows a motorcycle accident leaves you with no energy for aggressive insurance companies. We can protect your best interests and negotiate a possible settlement on your behalf. We are firm believers in strong communication and will keep you informed throughout your case.
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Get Help from an El Paso Motorcycle Accident Attorney
We are proud of our reputation as a strong arm when it comes to personal injury cases. We prepare every case as if it is going to trial. This sends a strong signal to insurance companies and opposing lawyers that we are serious when it comes to fair compensation for our clients.
Many personal injury cases settle out of court. A personal injury lawyer from our team will work hard to resolve your case as quickly as possible. At the same time, we will not settle until we reach the best possible outcome for your case.
The driver responsible for your motorcycle accident injuries made a negligent decision, either with failing to yield or speeding through a red light. The impact may force you to forego activities you once enjoyed—like that of riding a motorcycle.
An El Paso motorcycle accident lawyer protects the rights of victims who experience serious harm due to no fault of their own. The legal team at Loncar Lyon Jenkins can investigate just what went wrong and determine liability for your injuries.
Reviewing the police report of the accident, accident scene photos, and witness statements is like reliving the accident all over again. This is why your case is best left in the hands of a personal injury attorney.
If you are too injured to travel to our office, we can come to you. Time is of the essence for filing your personal injury case, making it imperative that you act now. To learn if your or your loved one’s motorcycle accident qualifies for civil action, call us for your free evaluation now at 800-777-7777.
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