Wylie, Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcyclists often face an uphill battle when it comes to seeking compensation from an accident. Insurance companies may try to downplay or dismiss injury claims by asserting that riding a motorcycle is an assumed risk. Having strong legal representation at your side is a must when it comes to protecting your rights in a motorcycle accident claim.

At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., our Wylie, TX motorcycle accident lawyer has over 30 years of legal experience, and he is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, meaning that he is more than prepared to argue your case in front of a judge. You can rely on our firm to advocate for your rights, seeking full accountability and compensation for the damage you suffered.

Careless Driving Behaviors That Can Lead to Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcyclists face risks that drivers of passenger vehicles rarely have to consider. A motorcycle offers little protection in a collision, and even a low-speed impact can throw a rider from the bike or crush a limb against the pavement. Careless behavior by other drivers is often the reason these crashes happen in the first place. On roads like State Highway 78, where traffic merges, speeds vary, and drivers frequently change lanes, the risk to motorcyclists increases significantly.

Common careless behaviors our attorney investigates include failing to check a mirror or blind spot before changing lanes, following a motorcycle too closely, misjudging a motorcycle's speed or distance at an intersection, and turning left in front of an oncoming rider. Distracted driving, whether from a cell phone, a navigation system, or simple inattention, remains one of the most frequent causes of motorcycle collisions.

Drivers may also fail to yield the right of way, assuming a motorcycle is farther away than it actually is, or misjudging how quickly it is approaching. Each of these behaviors reflects a driver's failure to extend the same caution to a motorcyclist that they would give another car, and that failure can form the basis of a strong personal injury claim.

Economic and Non-Economic Damages in a Motorcycle Accident Claim

A motorcycle crash rarely affects only one part of a person's life. A rider recovering from a broken leg may also be facing a stack of unpaid bills, a missed paycheck, and a bike that needs extensive repair or replacement. These losses fall into two broad categories: economic damages, which carry a specific dollar figure, and non-economic damages, which do not.

Economic damages can include the cost of surgery, hospital stays, physical therapy, and ongoing rehabilitation, along with lost wages and, in more serious cases, a reduced ability to earn income in the future. Motorcycle repairs, protective gear, and towing costs can also factor into this category. Non-economic damages address the parts of a person's recovery that a receipt cannot capture, including physical pain, emotional distress, and the frustration of missing time with family or activities a rider once enjoyed. At Jerry D. Andrews, P.C., our attorney works to document both categories thoroughly, since undervaluing either one can leave real losses uncompensated.