Protect Your Rights After an Motorcycle Accident

For over 34 years, the lawyers at the Carabin Shaw law firm in San Antonio have helped numerous motorcycle accident victims file claims against the negligent drivers responsible for their injuries. In 2024, an estimated 86,887 motorcyclists were injured in traffic crashes nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a motorcycle collision in San Antonio, do not hesitate to contact a San Antonio motorcycle crash attorney from Carabin Shaw today.

Another person's negligence on the road could turn into your misfortune. That's why the lawyers at Carabin Shaw share a mission to protect your rights after an accident. We have lawyers in the San Antonio area standing by to provide counsel and representation for motorcyclists affected by a driver's carelessness in the region.

Immediately following involvement in a motorcycle accident, everything you do or say may affect your legal position. Regardless of party responsibility, Texas law requires drivers involved in a collision resulting in, or reasonably likely to result in, injury or death to stop, determine whether anyone needs assistance, and remain until they have fulfilled their duties to exchange information and provide reasonable aid. Merely giving your name and address does not satisfy every requirement. Failing to comply can result in criminal penalties. Call 911 when anyone is injured and follow responding officers' instructions. Source: Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 550.

When speaking with police, provide truthful, accurate information about what you observed. Do not guess about facts you do not know or speculate about who caused the accident. If you do not know an answer or cannot remember something, say so.

It is also important to describe your symptoms honestly rather than make a final assessment of your health immediately after the crash. Tell officers and medical personnel about any pain or symptoms you are experiencing. If you genuinely do not know whether you are injured, explain that. Always cooperate with law enforcement officials, but read documents carefully and obtain legal advice before signing a settlement or release that could affect your right to pursue compensation.

Finally, gather pertinent information from other drivers and witnesses when you can safely do so. Because not all witnesses will wait for the police to arrive, try to obtain their names and phone numbers before they leave. Collect the following information from any driver involved:

• Name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Driver's license information, if available
• Insurance company
• Policy number
• Make and model of vehicle
• License plate number

Additionally, take photographs. If possible and safe, take pictures of the accident scene to record evidence that may disappear. These photographs can preserve visual evidence of your injuries and any damage to your motorcycle or other property, and may prove instrumental in building a solid case for your claim. Do not delay medical care or place yourself in traffic to collect evidence.

Seek medical assistance promptly if you believe you may have sustained an injury. Call 911 or seek emergency care for serious symptoms. Medical attention should take priority over collecting information at the scene.

The day after a motorcycle accident, you may feel symptoms that were not apparent immediately afterward. For example, the CDC explains that concussion symptoms may take hours or days to appear. Prompt evaluation helps identify injuries and creates a record of your condition and treatment.

Make sure you hold onto and make copies of records and hospital bills related to treatment you receive. Your attorney may also be able to obtain medical records and billing information on your behalf, but keeping your own copies can help. After the incident, keep track of other expenses related to your accident and recovery, such as motorcycle repair expenses, rental vehicle expenses, and lost wages from work.

Dealing with a motorcycle accident in San Antonio can be an unpleasant and, at the very least, inconvenient experience. Turn to Carabin Shaw's over 34 years of experience helping injured clients to protect your rights after an accident. All of our clients receive a free consultation in addition to the professional and courteous treatment they deserve. Call today in San Antonio at 210-222-2288, or toll-free at 866-216-5424.