Texas Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Riders get all the blame first
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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.
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
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.
Every case is different. The figures above are just general averages, 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 the things we’ve listed below.
Each receipt, each email, each visit to your doctor, and whatever they recommend for your treatment is instrumental in building the whole number.
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.
An injury that forces a drastic change in lifestyle could be the biggest price that we fight to get you fairly compensated for.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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 →Spent over a decade directing insurance defense litigation across a 10 state region. He knows how carriers shift blame onto riders, because he ran that side of the table.
- Former insurance defense director, 10 state region
- 25+ years of civil trial experience
- Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico & Colorado
Marine Corps veteran and Dallas trial lawyer who has recovered millions for injured Texans across motor vehicle and catastrophic injury cases.
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022 to 2026
- Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, lifetime member
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom
Focuses on motor vehicle crashes, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. Bilingual, serving clients in English and Spanish.
- Motor vehicle & injury litigation
- J.D. with Honors, St. Mary’s University School of Law
- Bilingual; English & Español
Texas motorcycle accident FAQ.
Straight answers, specific to Texas riders. Not sure how it applies to you? A free review sorts it out.
How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?
The insurer says the crash was my fault. Can I still recover?
The insurance company made an offer. Is it fair?
Do I have a case if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?
What if the driver fled or had no insurance?
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in Texas?
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.