Motorcycle crashes in Texas produce some of the worst injuries we see — and some of the most unfair insurance treatment. Carriers routinely arrive at the file with a thumb already on the scale: the rider was speeding, the rider was lane-splitting, the rider was reckless. We've seen full liability attributed to riders who weren't even moving when struck.
Pushing back against that bias is core to how we work motorcycle cases. We investigate the crash on the rider's terms — black box data from the other vehicle, witness canvassing, accident reconstruction — and we present the case the way a fair jury would actually see it.
Texas motorcycle law in plain English
Common causes of Houston motorcycle crashes
- Left-turn collisions (car turns across rider's path)
- Drivers not seeing the rider ("I never saw him")
- Unsafe lane changes into a motorcycle
- Distracted driving (texting, phone use)
- Drunk drivers
- Road hazards (potholes, debris, uneven repaving)
- Rear-end collisions at red lights
- Defective motorcycle parts (tires, brakes)
Common motorcycle injuries
With no airbags, no crumple zones, and no seat belt — physics works against motorcyclists from the start. Even at moderate speeds, a crash routinely produces:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries / paralysis
- Compound fractures and degloving injuries
- Road rash (severe / requiring skin grafts)
- Internal organ damage
- Shoulder and wrist injuries
- Permanent disfigurement
- PTSD and emotional trauma
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
Does Texas require riders to wear a helmet?
Riders 21 and older may legally ride without a helmet if they have 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. Lack of helmet use cannot be admitted to reduce damages when the statute is complied with.
Can the insurance company blame me just because I was on a motorcycle?
They will try. We've seen carriers attempt to attribute fault based on rider stereotypes alone. Texas's modified comparative fault rule means every percentage point matters — so pushing back hard against that bias is central to every motorcycle case we handle.
What if the driver who hit me 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. Texas drivers have a duty to be aware of other road users; ignorance of a motorcyclist's presence supports liability, not defeats it.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in Texas?
Two years from the date of the crash under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003. Wrongful death claims also generally carry a two-year deadline.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front. Contingency fee — you pay only if we recover for you, and the consultation is free.