Motorcyclists face unique and serious dangers on Houston’s roads. With no protective barrier between rider and road, accidents that would be minor incidents for car drivers often result in life-altering injuries for motorcyclists. Injured riders also face an additional challenge: bias. Insurers and even juries sometimes unfairly assume motorcyclists are reckless by nature — and use that assumption to minimize compensation. Our Houston motorcycle accident attorneys fight that bias head-on.
Why Motorcycle Accidents Produce Such Serious Injuries
Common serious injuries from motorcycle crashes include road rash, traumatic brain injury, broken bones (including femur and pelvis fractures), spinal cord injuries and paralysis, internal bleeding and organ damage, and limb amputations.
Common Causes of Houston Motorcycle Accidents
- Left-turn collisions — A car turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle is the single most common fatal crash type for riders
- Lane change collisions — Drivers failing to check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes
- Rear-end collisions — Drivers following too closely and failing to stop in time
- Dooring — A parked driver opening their door directly into a motorcyclist’s path
- Dangerous road conditions — Potholes, gravel, uneven pavement, and debris affect motorcycles far more severely than cars
Texas Helmet Law and Your Case
Texas requires motorcycle riders under 21 to wear a helmet. Riders 21 and older may ride without one if they have completed an approved safety course or carry qualifying health insurance. Even if you were not wearing a helmet, you can still pursue a personal injury claim — though helmet use may be a factor in damages related specifically to head injuries.
Preserving Evidence After a Motorcycle Crash
Do not wash, repair, or dispose of your riding gear — your helmet, jacket, and gloves can serve as critical physical evidence of the force of impact. Preserve your motorcycle as well; tire marks and damage patterns tell the story of how the crash occurred.
How We Fight Insurer Bias
Our attorneys proactively build the narrative of the crash with police reports, witness statements, accident reconstruction experts, and physical evidence — making it far harder for insurers to paint our client as the reckless party. Read what our clients say about how we fight for results. Call 713-785-9484 for a free consultation — no fees unless we win your case.