Motorcycle Accidents in Katy
Most Katy 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 Katy
- 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 Katy clients
Does Texas require Katy 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 Katy cases
Personal injury cases arising in Katy are typically filed in Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties (county seat: Houston / Richmond / Hempstead), in the District Courts or County Courts at Law. We're familiar with the local procedures and carrier tendencies in this venue.
Getting from Katy to our Houston office
From Katy, take I-10 East about 25 miles to the Galleria. Exit Voss/Bingle/Wirt, then south to Fountain View.
Newman Injury Law
2401 Fountain View Dr, Suite 830
Houston, TX 77057
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