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Video summary: Josh Alexander introduces the firm and how a Texas motorcycle injury claim is handled, from preserving the bike and the scene evidence to dealing with the insurer that blames the rider. The same information is covered in text on this page. You can also watch this video on YouTube or call 469-807-7480 with questions.

01Why these cases are different

The dangerous differences of a motorcycle accident

The only thing standing in between a motorcyclist and death in a crash is luck. Cars have airbags, a roof, and hundreds of pounds of metal that shield the driver. Injuries for motorcycle accidents tend to be a lot more severe.

That’s not the worst part. The worst part comes when the basis for placing the blame on the cyclist is built around the stereotype of motorcycles being “more dangerous” to ride than cars.

22xMore likely to die in a crash, per mile, than someone in a car
80%Of reported motorcycle crashes end in injury or death
1 in 8Texas traffic deaths is a motorcyclist, though bikes are a fraction of traffic
Figures: NHTSA; TxDOT Motor Vehicle Crash Facts
02How it happened

You didn’t get hit riding a motorcycle on an empty street.

Most wrecks involving motorcycles will involve another vehicle, and usually it’s on the driver and not the motorcyclist. Here are a few common cases we run into in Texas.

  • 01 / Left turn

    You’re hit by a car’s left turn

    A car is crossing over the left lane trying to turn left, but doesn’t look for any bike riders and runs right into you, even though you were in plain sight.

  • 02 / Blind spot

    You’re hit by a car merging

    A driver merges into your lane without looking at their blind spot. Often you’ll hear, “He came out of nowhere.” That is an admission, not a defense.

  • 03 / Rear-end

    You’re rear-ended at a stop

    You’re waiting at the red light and you feel a car hit you from behind. Even at low speeds, that collision is enough to throw you off your bike and into traffic.

  • 04 / Dooring

    You ride into an open door

    A careless driver decided not to make sure the road was clear before opening their door. In comes you, driving the speed limit, only to get whacked by a metal door. That person should have looked.

  • 05 / Road hazards

    You hit a pothole

    Something as simple as a pothole a few inches deep can throw off your motorcycle and fling you into the ER. Sometimes a government contractor could be at fault.

  • 06 / The blame

    You lose control

    Since motorcycles require more active driving to maintain balance, the insurer’s first move is to call it rider error. The surface of the road, the visible skid marks, and any witnesses can paint a very different story once you dig into the case.

The same pattern emerges: it’s very easy to fault the motorcyclist. That’s why it’s extremely important to build up all the evidence as quickly as possible. The simple fact is that your claim can be built on the other driver saying, “I didn’t see him.”

Crash patterns drawn from NHTSA motorcycle crash data and TxDOT Crash Facts.
03Who’s really at fault

They’ll try to say it was your fault. We know it wasn’t.

It’s easy to blame motorcycles for crashes, as they’re the odd man out in traffic. Insurers bet on that bias; before any facts are displayed, the case is already leaning against you.

In Texas, our law doesn’t operate this way. Fault is decided by hard evidence, not by your choice of vehicle. Even being partly at fault doesn’t end your claim.

Drag to your share of the fault
$80,000
recovered on a $100,000 example, at 20% your fault
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At 20% at fault, your 20% share comes off the top; you keep $80,000 of the example.

Illustration on a $100,000 example. In Texas, more than 50% at fault bars recovery under the 51% rule. Real percentages and values depend entirely on the facts.

Josh Alexander
Josh’s take

I have watched adjusters decide a rider was at fault before they read the report, just because he was on a bike. Texas does not blame you for what you ride; it looks at the evidence. Partial fault lowers a recovery, it does not erase it. Do not let anyone talk you out of a claim before the facts are even in.

Josh Alexander | Founder & Managing Attorney

04How much can you get?

You were hit riding a motorcycle. How much is your case worth?

One giant verdict can drag the overall average payout of your case based on your injuries, hospital bills, and the coverage you currently have.

Minor injuries$10k to $75k
Road rash and soft-tissue injuries that heal with time and basic care.
More serious injuries$100k and up
Broken bones, surgery, hardware, a long layoff from work, and bills that keep arriving.
Catastrophic or wrongful death$1M+
A brain or spinal injury, an amputation, or the loss of life. It can reach seven figures when coverage and liability support it.

Every case is different. These figures are general ranges only, not a guarantee for your case. Your recovery can be higher or lower depending on evidence. In Texas, being more than 50% at fault can prevent recovery. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

What we can help you recover

We aim for fair numbers, and those fair numbers stem from four things. How much you actually collect depends on the strength of each of these four things.

  • The data from your hospital

    Each receipt, each email, each visit to your doctor, and whatever they recommend for your treatment is instrumental in building the whole number.

  • Loss of income

    You won’t be working. What happens to all the income you were consistently making before the accident? How do we ensure you are still able to provide for your means to live? We factor that in for the years ahead.

  • Impact on your life

    An injury that forces a drastic change in lifestyle could be the biggest price that we fight to get you fairly compensated for.

  • Who’s truly at fault

    It all comes down to blame and how much of that blame can be pinned on you. We fight to get you under that 50% so you recover, but the overall recovery depends on your insurance and the driver’s policy.

We feel for you

Surviving is the first step. The fight begins now.

Going back to how things were is going to take time, money, and a team of people who won’t quit on you. We carry that claim so you can focus on healing and mending yourself back together.

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05After a crash

What should you do after a crash?

What you do in the first few days can shape your entire future. Not everything has to be perfect, but here are a few things we advise you to do and what to avoid.

Talk to a lawyer before you talk to any insurers. They’re waiting on that first recorded call to use it against you in the future.

  • Check in a hospital, even if you feel okay

    That initial adrenaline spike can hide pain, and injuries can be ignored for hours. You don’t want an injury to manifest in a day or two and wish you’d checked it out earlier. A medical record from the first day ties your injuries in evidence.

  • Take pictures and get contact information

    Document everything you can within reason. Take pictures of any skid marks, street signs, license plates, cars, and your motorcycle. Exchange information with everyone involved, even witnesses. Keep everything as is, your helmet and your motorcycle, and don’t alter anything.

  • Listen more than you talk

    Give the police only facts, no opinions. Try to keep emotion out of this. Don’t apologize to anyone, and don’t give any recorded statements to any insurers.

  • No posting on social media

    Don’t share about the crash on your story, not your injuries or your recovery. Those photos can be used out of context by the defense.

  • You have two years

    The general deadline is two years to file for a claim, but it can vary depending on multiple factors. Evidence expiration depends on the types of vehicles involved, so it’s better to move early.

  • Call a lawyer before you settle

    Early offers land before anyone knows the detail of your injuries and what they cost. Once you sign, you’re stuck, so make sure you have a lawyer read it with you first.

06Who handles your case

The team behind your claim.

You reach an attorney, not a call center. Our managing litigation attorney spent over a decade on the insurance defense side, so he knows exactly how carriers try to blame riders, and how to take that apart. Bilingual, available 24/7, paid only if we win.

Meet the team
07Education hub

Learn the law before you call.

Free guides, real client stories, and tools written by our attorneys. Each one answers a question injured Texans ask us after a crash, in plain language, at no cost.

Free, honest read

Tell us what happened. We’ll tell you straight.

Even if that means telling you that you do not need us. If you do, we will get to work before the evidence and the bike disappear, and you owe nothing unless we win. One call, no cost, no pressure.

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