Austin Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Because they are affordable, fuel-efficient and enjoyable to ride, motorcycles are popular among Texans. Their popularity, however, doesn’t make them any safer. Motorcycle fatalities have more than doubled during the past decade, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2009 alone, 449 fatal motorcycle crashes occurred in Texas and 5,445 accidents caused serious injury, the Texas Department of Transportation reports.
Even the safest motorcyclist can be struck by a car or truck that fails to acknowledge or respect the motorcycle’s presence on the road. When these catastrophic accidents occur, it is crucial that the motorcyclist and his or her family seek qualified legal assistance right away.
At The Bob Richardson Law Firm, our Texas motorcycle accident attorneys have the skill, experience and resources to protect the rights and interests of motorcyclists who have been harmed by the recklessness or negligence of another.
For more than 30 years, we have secured favorable verdicts and settlements for accident victims throughout Austin, Waco and the surrounding Texas communities of Round Rock, Georgetown, Killeen, Temple, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Taylor and Belton.
To learn how we can help you with your Texas motorcycle accident case, call us today toll-free at (800) 880-5100 or use our online form.. We can provide you with a free case evaluation, and answer your questions. We won’t charge you for our services unless you recover damages.
With Texas Motorcycle Accidents, Experience Counts
Federal data indicates that nearly 75 percent of all motorcycle wrecks involve a collision with another vehicle. When these crashes occur, the motorcyclist is 37 times more likely than the occupants of the passenger car to die, a recent NHTSA study found.
Motorcycle accidents commonly occur because the other driver:
- Fails to see the motorcycle
- Tries to share a lane or pass the motorcycle
- Follows the motorcycle too closely.
Because cars and trucks are larger and heavier than motorcycles, the motorcyclist tends to suffer the worst injuries in the crash. Additionally, motorcycle riders lack the protection of a roof or sides. A motorcyclist involved in a wreck may sustain injuries that include:
- Broken bones
- Neck and back injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Paralysis
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Death.
At The Bob Richardson Law Firm, we have experience with motorcycle accident claims. We will work tirelessly to make sure that you and your family are fully and fairly compensated for any harm you suffer in a Texas motorcycle accident.
We will thoroughly investigate how your accident occurred, consult with our highly qualified experts and use the latest in technology to present a compelling and persuasive case on your behalf. We won’t back down from insurance companies that often try to shift blame to the motorcyclist and avoid responsibility. You may be able to recover compensation if you have suffered any of these damages and are able to prove them:
- Medical expenses
- Impairment
- Compensation for disfigurement
- Lost past and future income
- Payment for pain and suffering
- Punitive damages.
If your loved one suffered a wrongful death in a motorcycle crash, your family may be entitled to receive compensation for the loss of your family member’s care and companionship, funeral expenses and the mental anguish you have suffered.
Contact Our Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Today
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death cases. Depending on the parties involved in your motorcycle accident, the deadline for taking action may arrive even sooner. That’s why it’s important to contact a skilled and experienced Texas motorcycle accident attorney immediately after you’ve been involved in a wreck.
If you need legal assistance with your motorcycle accident case in Austin, Waco, Round Rock, Georgetown, Killeen, Temple, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Taylor, Belton or the surrounding Texas communities, call The Bob Richardson Law Firm today toll-free at (800) 880-5100 or use our online contact form. We can provide you with a free case evaluation.
