Motorcycle Accidents in Friendswood
Most Friendswood motorcycle cases we see come from left-turn collisions, drivers failing to check their blind spots, and rear-end crashes at signals. Carriers routinely arrive with rider-bias defenses baked into their valuation — pushing back hard is core to how we work these claims.
Texas law that governs motorcycle accident cases
Common injuries we see in Friendswood
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries / paralysis
- Compound fractures and degloving injuries
- Severe road rash / skin grafts
- Internal organ damage
- Shoulder and wrist injuries
- Permanent disfigurement
- PTSD
Compensation we pursue
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and PTSD treatment
- Disfigurement and scarring damages
- Loss of consortium
- Motorcycle replacement / repair
- Punitive damages where appropriate
Frequently asked questions for Friendswood clients
Does Texas require Friendswood riders to wear a helmet?
Riders 21 and older may legally ride without a helmet if they completed an approved Motorcycle Safety Course or carry at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage (Tex. Trans. Code § 661.003). For riders under 21, helmets are required.
Can the insurance company blame me just because I was on a motorcycle?
They'll try. We've seen carriers attribute fault based on rider stereotypes alone. Texas's modified comparative fault rule means every percentage point matters — so fighting that bias is central to every motorcycle case we work.
What if the driver says they "never saw me"?
That's not a defense — it's an admission of negligence. Failing to see a visible, lawfully-operated motorcycle is the textbook definition of failure to keep a proper lookout.
Court venue for Friendswood cases
Personal injury cases arising in Friendswood are typically filed in Galveston and Harris counties (county seat: Galveston / Houston), in the District Courts or County Courts at Law. We're familiar with the local procedures and carrier tendencies in this venue.
Getting from Friendswood to our Houston office
From Friendswood, take FM 518 West to Highway 288 North, then to US-59 North, then West Loop 610 North to Westheimer.
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2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77057
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