El Paso Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Texas Attorney Helping Injured Victims With Motorcycle Accident Claims

For many, riding motorcycles is a way of life. Motorcycles give riders a sense of freedom and enjoyment, providing maneuverability that cars do not. However, motorcycle accidents often cause severe injuries and fatalities for riders and other motorists.

The climate in Texas makes motorcycle riding a year-round transportation option, contributing to the state ranking as one of the worst in the U.S. for motorcycle accidents. Whether you are a rider or an occupant or driver of another vehicle, you may qualify for compensation if you sustain injuries in a motorcycle crash. At Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC, our El Paso County personal injury attorney can help with your accident claim and advocate for your right to receive reasonable compensation.

Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

Most bikers wear helmets, although some riders qualify for an exemption in Texas. They might also wear leathers or other kinds of protective clothing. Although these precautions may reduce the severity of injuries sustained in a crash, the protection they provide is minimal. Motorcycle collisions can:

• Throw riders from their bikes, causing an additional impact with the ground or another object
• Drag riders along roadways, creating road rash and other kinds of injuries
• Result in fires, leading to burn injuries for riders
• Crush riders against vehicles

Bikes may fall over on riders, trapping them underneath and causing additional wounds. The vulnerability of riders often leaves them with serious or fatal injuries, such as:

• Traumatic brain damage and other kinds of catastrophic injuries
• Multiple broken bones
• Severe bruises and cuts
• Burns and road rash
• Spinal cord damage
• Internal organ damage

Motorcyclists often have lingering PTSD after a crash, and they may lose their enjoyment of riding. Permanent disfigurement, scarring, and disabilities are also possible results. If someone else's negligence causes a motorcycle collision, the rider is often able to recover compensation for their damages.

Bikers are not the only ones who might sustain injuries. Pedestrians, drivers, and passengers can also be injured. Everyone injured in a motorcycle crash may be eligible to pursue compensation from the at-fault party.

Motorcycle Accident Causes

Motorcycles are much smaller than cars. Their narrow profiles make them difficult for some drivers to see. Motorcycle collisions are frequently caused to some form of human error, such as:

• Other drivers not noticing the bike, often due to distractions, failing to completely scan traffic, not checking blind spots, or inattention
• Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
• Reckless or aggressive driving

Debris or loose gravel on roads can cause bikers to lose control, and slick road surfaces may also contribute to accidents.

Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claim Challenges

If you intend to seek compensation after a motorcycle crash, you need evidence of another party's fault to hold them accountable. In addition, Texas's modified comparative negligence laws prevent you from obtaining any settlement if you are more than 51 percent at fault.

Insurance companies rarely offer fair settlements. They know how much your claim is worth, but they frequently use tactics to minimize how much they pay, such as:

• Denying valid claims
• Intentionally offering far less than you deserve, hoping you are unaware that you can negotiate for a higher amount
• Assigning you an undeserved degree of fault
• Asking you to sign paperwork with fine print or unclear language that damages your claim
• Making very fast or delayed settlement offers

Our firm's founder, Attorney Cal Mundell, used to represent insurance companies. He knows how they work and how to overcome their strategies.

Contact Our El Paso County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer 24/7

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, Cal Mundell Law Firm, PLLC can help. We will investigate your crash and help you take steps to recover the maximum amount of compensation you can receive for your injuries and other losses. You will not pay any fees unless we win, so contact us at 915-250-0700 today.