Motorcycle Accidents

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The law firm of Carabin Shaw has provided assistance for countless victims of motorcycle accidents and mishaps for more than 34 years. We consistently file successful claims to repair and repay the injuries and other loss assumed by our clients following instances of other drivers' negligence. The San Antonio motorcycle accident lawyers at Carabin Shaw are some of the most experienced lawyers in the entire state of Texas, and we are ready to offer our counsel and defense for any and all motorcyclists affected by other motorists' inattentive or otherwise poor driving that in turn caused a collision.

In 2024, about 6,228 people died in motorcycle crashes in US, and an estimated 86,887 motorcycle riders were injured on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident and you live in San Antonio, or anywhere else in Texas, contact a Carabin Shaw to obtain the recompense for your injuries that you deserve.

The following statistics indicate the risks that motorcycle riders face and the need to protect their rights of recovery after an accident:

• Per mile traveled in 2024, motorcyclists were about 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die, and about 5 times as likely to be injured, than in a motor vehicle crash.
• Motorcyclists are about 27 times more likely to die in a crash than someone riding in a passenger car, and are 5 times as likely to be injured.
• In 63 percent of motorcycle accidents involving another vehicle, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle's right of way and caused the accident.
• Some of the unique problems faced by motorcycle riders on the road include:
• Road Hazards: Hazards that are minor irritations for an automobile can be a major hazard for a motorcycle rider. These include potholes, oil slicks, puddles, debris, or other objects on the roadway, ruts, uneven pavement, and railroad tracks.
• Visual Recognition: Motorcycles make smaller visual targets, which are more likely to be obscured by other vehicles or road and weather conditions. This is an issue especially at intersections, where approximately 78 percent of motorcycle-vehicle collisions occur.
• Speed "Wobble" Accidents: Especially at higher speeds, the front end of a motorcycle may become unstable and begin to shake or "wobble." This problem may be due to a misalignment of the front and rear tires of the motorcycle. If an accident is caused by such a high-speed wobble, the manufacturer of the motorcycle might be held financially responsible for any resulting injuries, under a product liability theory.
• Riding Skills & Familiarity: A motorcycle requires much more skill and physical coordination to operate than a car. Many motorcycle accidents are caused in whole or in part by a rider's lack of basic riding skills, or failure to appreciate the inherent operating characteristics and limitations of the motorcycle.

All too often, individuals driving cars and trucks fail to pay proper attention to riders of motorcycles. On a regular basis, drivers of cars and trucks simply don't see a motorcycle rider coming at an intersection or corner. When this happens, terrible injuries can result.

Have you been injured while driver, or as a passenger, on a Motorcycle? Call Carabin Shaw, we will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Call 866-216-5244.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in San Antonio, the lawyers Carabin Shaw, understand your loss.

Individuals injured while on a Motorcycle can suffer serious physical injuries.

These injuries can include:

• Broken Arm or arms
• Torn Ligaments
• Cuts and Bruises
• Broken Leg or legs
• Concussion
• Brain Injuries, temporary or permanent
• Facial lacerations
• Fractures of bones in the head
• Facial Disfigurement

Additionally, pain and suffering and mental anguish losses occur. These can include:

• Loss of Memory
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life
• Fear of future Motorcycle riding
• Loss of Sexual Desire
• Loss of ability to related to and be friends with people

If this happens to you, we can also help. Our experienced accident attorneys can, and do, pursue claims for defective motorcycles and defective roadways. These can be more difficult to win but it can, and has, been done.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident call our Law Firm. Call Carabin Shaw, we will fight for your rights. Call 866-216-5244.

Unfortunately, 33 of the 50 states in the United States have yet to ratify proper legislation that makes riding a motorcycle without a helmet technically illegal. Regardless of preemptive actions like protective headwear, serious injury can still occur, especially at highway speeds, and in conditions such as darkness or threatening weather. In fact, the most common cause of death when involved in a motorcycle crash is severe head and brain trauma.

Serious injuries accrued in a motorcycle mishap can dramatically alter your quality of life after an accident in many ways: physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Victims struggle to regain a semblance of their normal life after a motorcycle collision. No one should have to deal with these repercussions alone. If you live in San Antonio and you are struggling with the repercussions a motorcycle accident, call a Carabin Shaw motorcycle accident lawyer serving San Antonio today. We will do everything in our power to fight for your right to obtain the compensation you deserve following the accident.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is crucial that you seek out an experienced attorney who knows and understands the nuanced dynamics of motorcycle accidents and the laws surrounding such cases. The Carabin Shaw team of injury lawyers is accomplished in representing motorcycle accident victims.

Since 1992, we have represented injured clients and motorcycle injury claims. Since that time, we have traversed the state of Texas and the country helping accident victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Whether you reside in San Antonio, the surrounding Hill Country, North Texas, South Texas, East Texas, or West Texas, we can come to you. In fact, our motorcycle accident lawyers in San Antonio have consulted and/or represented tens of thousands of individuals all over Texas, including:

• Houston
• Corpus Christi
• Beaumont
• McAllen
• Brownsville
• Galveston
• Port Arthur

The attorneys of Carabin Shaw law firm aggressively represent motorcycle accident victims for their losses. We are a team of experienced lawyers available 24/7 and prepared to provide assistance, guidance, and representation to the victims of motorcycle accident injury and loss here in San Antonio, as well as anywhere in the state of Texas. If necessary, we will even travel to you and your family anywhere in the United States.

Our team is always available if you need to speak with an injury attorney, or if you just have a question about motorcycle accident victims' rights. We will counsel you regarding your specific case for free and without obligation. Call our San Antonio motorcycle accident lawyers today at 866-216-5244.