Duncanville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to suffering serious harm in collisions on Texas roads. When a motorcycle accident occurs, riders often suffer severe injuries, because their bikes offer little protection from the force of impact. Beyond the physical pain and emotional trauma that they are likely to experience, motorcycle accident victims may also face overwhelming medical bills, time away from work, and a long road to recovery. Financial compensation can play a crucial role for an injury victim as they take steps to rebuild their life.

Cases involving motorcycle accidents can present unique challenges, including unfair stereotypes about motorcyclists and resistance from insurance companies. At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., we work to help injured motorcyclists hold negligent drivers accountable for accidents. Our goal is to secure the compensation needed to address our clients' injuries, financial losses, and other damages.

Injuries and Damages in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle crashes often result in catastrophic injuries. Riders are directly exposed to the impact between a motorcycle and another vehicle, and they may also be thrown from their bikes, leading to additional bodily harm. Common injuries in motorcycle accidents include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Even with a helmet, a blow to the head can cause concussions, brain swelling, and other issues that may result in permanent cognitive impairments, memory loss, seizures, mood disorders, and other complications.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the tissues in the back, the bones in the spine, and the nerves in the spinal cord can lead to a variety of serious medical issues. A person may experience ongoing pain, loss of mobility, or even permanent paralysis.
• Fractures: A person may experience injuries in their arms, legs, ribs, or hips, and broken bones can result in a loss of mobility, long recovery times, and the need for ongoing physical therapy.
• Road Rash: When a motorcyclist is thrown from their bike and slides across the surface of the road, they may suffer serious abrasions and lacerations, sometimes requiring skin grafts.
• Internal Injuries: Organ damage and internal bleeding can occur due to the impact with a vehicle. These injuries may not always be recognized right away, but they can put a person's life at risk if prompt treatment is not provided.
• Amputations: A rider may lose a limb due to crushing injuries when they are pinned between vehicles or run over after being thrown into traffic.

Driver Negligence in Motorcycle Accidents

Many motorcycle accidents are caused by the carelessness or reckless behavior of other drivers. Common forms of negligence that can lead to collisions with motorcycles include:

• Failure to Yield: A driver may misjudge a motorcycle's speed, leading them to turn in front of a motorcycle. Some drivers may act aggressively, refusing to give motorcycles the right-of-way at intersections. These actions can lead to dangerous T-bone crashes.
• Unsafe Lane Changes: Drivers who fail to check their blind spots before changing lanes or merging onto highways may sideswipe motorcyclists, knocking them off their bikes or forcing them off the road.
• Distracted Driving: Using a phone, adjusting a GPS, or other distractions can take a driver's attention away from the road, increasing the risk of hitting a motorcycle.
• Following Too Closely: Tailgating behind motorcycles can result in rear-end collisions, which are especially dangerous for riders.
• Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol or drugs can affect a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely, making them much more likely to collide with and injure motorcyclists.
• Speeding and Reckless Driving:People who act unsafely by violating speed limits, cutting off motorcycles, passing motorcycles illegally, or taking other aggressive actions can put motorcyclists at risk of being seriously injured in collisions.