How San Antonio's Construction Boom Is Creating Hidden Motorcycle Accident Risks | Texas Lawyers

In 2024 alone, nearly 600 Texan motorcycle riders were killed in accidents, and more than 2,400 suffered serious injuries. With construction on the rise in San Antonio, Texas, the danger for motorcyclists is on the rise as well. Construction site accidents can result in painful and expensive injuries for motorcyclists, and without the help of an experienced lawyer, complicated liability can make it difficult for victims to win the compensation they need.

With the Texas motorcycle accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw on your side, however, you can rest assured that justice will be served. We have been winning compensation for injured Texans since 1992. We even offer a free case review to make it easy and risk-free to get started. Win the accident compensation you need. Call Carabin Shaw toll-free at 1-800-862-1260 today or contact us online to learn more.

San Antonio’s construction boom has significantly amplified construction zone motorcycle accident risks. When work zones border or enter roadways, all drivers are affected, but motorcyclists are at the most risk. They have less protection in crashes and less stability when forced to navigate uneven terrain or make sudden lane changes.

Worse yet, multi-car crashes or accidents caused by construction worker negligence, falling debris, unmarked trenches, or defective construction equipment can raise complex liability questions. That can make it difficult for victims to win the justice they deserve.

Liability in San Antonio motorcycle accidents is determined on an at-fault basis. That means an investigation will determine whose negligence caused the crash, and they can be held accountable for the consequences of that crash. Texas’s modified comparative fault rule means that multiple parties may share liability for an accident. Victims may even be found partially liable for their own accident, but as long as they are less than 51% liable, they can still pursue lawsuits against other liable parties.

Sometimes an accident is caused by the negligence of someone who was not directly involved in the crash. This is particularly common in construction site accidents. As long as negligence can be proven to have caused an accident, however, victims can still sue using third-party liability. For example, if vehicle maintenance workers are contracted by a construction company and a construction vehicle causes an accident due to their faulty work, those contractors can be held liable by all accident victims.

Motorcycle crashes in construction zones can have devastating consequences for riders. Their injuries are often severe, requiring long and expensive medical treatments. To finance their recovery, crash victims should sue liable parties for damages. Damages are the means by which a court determines how much money victims can seek in personal injury lawsuits. Not only do they account for the direct financial impact of a crash, but they also reflect its emotional toll.

Some examples of damages you may qualify for are:

• Reimbursement of medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Property damages
• Permanent disfigurement
• Wrongful death
• Punitive damages

Working with a skilled accident attorney, like those at Carabin Shaw, is the best course of action for injured motorcyclists. Your lawyer will begin building your case right away and explore every available avenue for compensation.

A high-quality attorney will even negotiate insurance claims on your behalf, collect evidence for you, handle your paperwork, and provide emotional support. With your lawyer handling the busywork, you will be free to focus on your recovery.

Our attorneys at Carabin Shaw have been fighting for motorcycle accident victims for over three decades. To hear from some of the Texans we have already helped, check out our client reviews. Our law firm even offers a free case review to get you started. Just contact us online or give us a toll-free call at 1-800-862-1260, where our English and Spanish-speaking staff is available 24/7.

We know that winning the funds you deserve is essential to getting your personal finances back on track after your construction zone accident. That is why, at Carabin Shaw, we offer our services on a contingency-fee-basis. You owe us nothing up front, and we need to win your case to earn your fee. With no risk and no up-front payment, there is no reason to delay. Call Carabin Shaw today!

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• Texas Department of Transportation
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