Questions for a San Antonio Tx Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Have you been injured in a San Antonio bike accident? Motorcycle accidents are some of the worst crashes on Texas roads. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in2021, 519 individuals lost their lives in a motorcycle accident and 2,318 were seriously injured.

If you have been injured in a bike crash, you may be liable to receive compensation for your medical expenses and other costs. Here are some common questions for a San Antonio, Texas, motorcycle accident.

Several factors contribute to motorcycle accidents, and crashes are not necessarily the result of a collision among drivers. Factors include:

• Driving over the speed limit
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Driving while distracted
• Limited visibility
• Hazardous road conditions

The biggest difference between motorcycle accidents and car accidents is typically that motorcycle accidents are more severe. With no airbags or steel frames, motorcycles do not offer the same protection as cars, and bikers receive injuries from other vehicles as well as from falling on the pavement. Additionally, motorcyclists may experience prejudice from insurance companies and courts because they are seen as risk takers and may have a more difficult time receiving compensation. Working with personal injury lawyers in San Antonio will help you receive compensation you are due.

Some people hesitate to file a claim because they worry they were partially at fault for an accident. Do not let that stop you. Texas is a modified contributory state, which means that even if you were partially at fault for the accident, then you can still claim compensation. You can receive compensation but it will be reduced by your percentage of fault. You must be less than 51 percent at fault for the accident. A lawyer will help you build a case.

An attorney will help you receive compensation for damages that have a dollar value, as well as damages that are more difficult to quantify. Special damages that include costs with a dollar value include medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, damages to property, as well as loss of income. General damages that are not as easily assigned a dollar value include things such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment in life.

In Texas, motorcyclists are not required to wear a helmet if they are over the age of 21, have completed a motorcycle safety course, and carry proper insurance. Not wearing a helmet may negatively affect your case, however. Courts may assign you partial fault for your injuries since you did not take steps to reduce severity of injury.

In Texas, you are required to file a claim within two years of the date of the accident. Once an accident has occurred, it’s important to take steps immediately. Seek medical care within 24 hours and keep copies of any medical reports or bills. If you are able, gather your own evidence as well by taking photos of the accident from multiple angles and gathering contact information from any witnesses. Read through Carabin Shaw’s client reviews. Finding the right professional to assist in your case is crucial.

Carabin Shaw offers a free case review / initial consultation. A dedicated professional is available to speak with you 24/7. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking staff are available.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, do not wait to seek compensation and file a claim. Texas motorcycle accident attorneys at Carabin Shaw have the resources and skills to navigate these difficult questions and fight for you and your case. Call toll-free: 800-862-1260