The Challenges Facing Motorcycle Riders
As a biker, you know how challenging riding can be. It’s much more physically demanding than driving a car, and it also comes with dangers that no driver can imagine. That’s why you deserve an attorney who understands.
At Barcus & Cantrell PLLC, our attorneys know how difficult it is to recover from the often catastrophic injuries that come from a motor vehicle crash. We’re dedicated to fighting for people in Huntsville suffering from motorcycle crash injuries. Our experience has paid off for clients across Texas who have to fight for the compensation they need.
Why Are Motorcycle Crash Injuries So Extensive?
A motorcycle is a far less protected vehicle than a car or anything else on the road. When the lack of certain safeguards combines with high speeds, extensive injuries are common. But that’s not why driving a motorcycle is dangerous on its own. There is one major threat that causes the most devastating, painful injuries: other drivers.
Car and truck drivers are often the key cause of motorcycle accidents. There are so many reasons for that:
- Distraction
- Low visibility
- Weather
- Aggressiveness
Drivers often treat motorcyclists with immense disrespect, and it can feel like everyone you deal with after your accident shares that disrespect.
Fighting For Your Just Compensation
In fact, one of the worst difficulties you must overcome is the ways insurance companies try to place the blame for your accident on you riding a motorcycle. It’s true that accidents happen, but riding a motorcycle doesn’t make you less safe of an operator. Often, your understanding of your vulnerabilities makes you much more cautious.
Insurance companies work extremely hard to minimize your injuries and pay you as little as possible for your injuries. However, we will be there to fight for you and pursue what you deserve.
Common Questions We Hear Related To Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident is devastating for both the injured biker and their family. The aftermath of a crash can be highly disorienting. We try to provide as many answers to our clients as possible. Here are some of the questions we hear most often:
What are the main causes of motorcycle accidents?
The vast majority of motorcycle accidents are tied to human error. Drivers in motor vehicles are notorious for not wanting to “share the road” with motorcyclists, and accidents often relate to:
- Speeding or aggressive driving behaviors
- Left turns made without checking blind spots
- Distracted, drunk or drugged driving
- Rapid or unsafe lane changes
- Jumping a red light before the intersection clears
No matter what the circumstances, you have the right to pursue a claim for a motorcycle wreck that is the result of someone else’s negligence – and we can help you.
Does it matter if you weren’t wearing a helmet?
In Texas, helmets are only required for riders under 21 years of age, those without medical insurance, and those who have not completed a safety course.
In any case, motorcyclists can still pursue compensation so long as they are less than 51% at fault for their injuries. Any compensation due will simply be reduced according to the assigned degree of fault. For example, if you are found to be 25% responsible for your injuries because you weren’t wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and your claim is worth $100,000, you would only receive $75,000 in damages.
Do injured passengers have the right to file a claim against other drivers or the motorcyclist?
If you’re a passenger who is injured in a motorcycle wreck, you may be put in a difficult spot, especially if liability for the accident is disputed or unclear. You do have the right to file a claim against the negligent party, and that may include both your driver and the other driver involved.
Because these claims involve multiple insurance companies, they are automatically complicated. It is essential to call an attorney immediately to protect your interests.
On Your Side The Whole Way
When you’re struggling, know that you aren’t alone. You have skilled, proven lawyers on your side. Reach out today to get a free consultation by calling 936-730-2024 or sending an email using this form.