Get Compensated After A Motorcycle Crash In Texas

On behalf of Lovett Law Firm posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Monday, April 6, 2015.

Texas has warm seasons nearly year round, which makes it an ideal location for those who love riding motorcycles. Motorcyclists feel the breeze against their skin when they ride, and with relatively few protective elements to the bike, it can feel freeing to ride this vehicle. Unfortunately, because of the lack of protection, if you get hit by a driver, then you could be at risk of disfigurement, broken bones, road rash or other serious injuries.

It’s easy for some people to believe that it’s the motorcyclist’s fault for being on the road without good protection. Because motorcycles can be hard to hear or see, the drivers could even be accused of wrongdoing when they were simply driving like anyone else on the road. Riders even have the option of going without helmets in some circumstances in Texas, so injuries caused by the lack of one can still be the fault of the person who struck the motorcyclist.

Despite several facts to the contrary, some drivers who cause accidents may claim that it’s the motorcyclist’s fault or that the motorcyclist knew the risks of being on the road on a vehicle that had little protection against impact. That isn’t true in many cases, though, and the driver who was being negligent and caused the accident can be held accountable for injuries you’ve suffered. There’s never an excuse for drivers to fail to check the lane for a motorcyclist or to turn out in front of one.

Our website has more information on motorcyclists and the dangers on the road. It’s important that you know your rights following your accident, so you can get the compensation you deserve.