Motorcycle Wreck
Brain & Internal Injuries
Over roughly the past decade, registered motorcycles in Texas have more than doubled in number, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports. The bad news: Motorcycle accidents in the state have gone up as well.
According to TxDOT’s most recent statistics, over the course of one year: 463 motorcycle riders died in crashes (430 drivers and 33 passengers). 2,022 motorcycle riders suffered incapacitating injuries (1,822 drivers and 200 passengers).
The steps you take immediately after a motorcycle crash will go a long way towards protecting your right to a maximum recovery in your case.
Our Dallas motorcycle accident attorneys suggest that you:
We can get to work right away on preserving evidence, dealing with insurance companies and taking action to seek just compensation for your physical, mental and financial harm.collis
Tell the insurance companies to call us, not you. Anything you say can be used against you by the insurer in an attempt to minimize or deny your motorcycle accident claim. It is also a good idea to stay away from speaking to others about the crash or discussing it on social media. You can speak with the police, but do not discuss your case with anyone else until you have consulted with motorcycle wreck lawyer.
Motorcycle collision victims can suffer severe injuries. After your initial treatment, make sure to get evaluated and treated by a specialist and follow your recommended care plan. If you do not have health insurance, we can assist you in getting the medical care you need.
Save the police accident report, pictures of your motorcycle and the accident scene, medical bills, motorcycle repair bills and letters from the insurance company. We can address all of these issues for you. So, whatever you have, provide to us, and we will assist you. If you don’t have anything, we will get to work on acquiring the information.
As experienced Dallas motorcycle accident lawyers, we understand the serious nature of the injuries that occur in these wrecks and the types of treatment and rehabilitation that victims need. Since motorcyclists are not protected by the frame of a car, they can suffer severe head, neck, back, arm and leg injuries. Our accident lawyers aggressively seek remedy for all of your injuries.
Additionally, we will explore compensation that may include punitive damages, which are meant to punish and deter especially reckless conduct.
Please see our page on wrongful death and survival damages to learn more about the damages sought if you lost a loved one in a car crash.
If you’re ready to get answers call us now (972) 499-4813 or any time 24/7 for a free initial case review. Or contact us via chat or our contact form.
At Tate Law Offices, P.C., our Dallas motorcycle accident lawyers can skillfully guide you through the process of an injury claim and, if needed, a lawsuit.
Our attorneys can:
We will help you find the right doctor for your specific injury. If you are not covered by health insurance, we will work with the doctors to arrange for alternative payment methods.
Getting the damage to your bike fixed or finding a new motorcycle may be your immediate concern. We can handle that aspect of the case for you so you can get back on the road as soon as you are physically and mentally ready.
We can obtain and review the police report, analyze the accident scene, study crash photos and interview witnesses. We can also consult with accident reconstruction experts who can explain why your motorcycle wreck occurred and who was responsible for it.
If your case cannot be settled without litigation, we can file a lawsuit in the right venue and begin litigating your injury case. If needed, we can seek court orders to require the vehicle driver to provide information that he or she may be withholding.
We prepare all our cases for trial. This gives us an advantage when seeking a settlement from the insurance company. We can be aggressive at the negotiation table and persuasive in the courtroom if a trial is needed. Our goal is to maximize your recovery.
Even after a settlement is reached or a verdict is returned, steps must be taken to collect what you are owed. We will work diligently to collect and disburse the funds you are owed for your motorcycle accident injuries as quickly as possible so that you and your family can move on with your life.
An excellent motorcycle accident law firm will act fast to gather and preserve evidence in your case. This is an essential part of maximizing your claim. Not only do our lawyers act fast they know exactly what evidence to gather and how to secure it. Without this knowledge your injury case will likely have little value because your claim will lack substance. For catastrophic injuries, we are available 24/7 to get to the scene of the accident if a client contacts us shortly after an accident. We want to be there as expediently as we can to make sure evidence is collected and will not be tampered with, hidden or manipulated in any way. We will put a team of experts on the ground at the scene to immediately to begin the process of building a strong case.
An experienced motorcycle accident attorney will help you get to the right doctor immediately if you haven’t seen one. We have worked with many health care professionals over the years and can guide you on how to handle medical care in order to build an injury case with credible evidence that a jury will find convincing. Your doctor and other medical professionals that assist you should have impeccable reputations and credentials.
A motorcycle accident attorney will also make sure you follow through with you medical plan of treatment because doing so is critical for making your claim stand up in court. If you fail to follow your doctor’s advice a jury will not see this as being worthy of awarding you the maximum amount of compensation. You want your personal injury attorney to be able to put facts and details in front of the insurance company to negotiate and be prepared to do the same with a jury, in case you have to file a lawsuit to get a reasonable amount of compensation. No jury will consider a case to be 100% valid if the plaintiff fails to follow their doctor’s advice. It may make the difference between being compensated and receiving no settlement at all. That’s why your medical treatment needs to be given proper diligence at every stage and insofar as possible, completed before a settlement is sought. A great lawyer will be there to make sure you are following through on recovering.
A great injury attorney will handle every case as if it is going to trial, even though most cases do not need to go to trial. The reason for this is the same as why you need to complete your medical care. If your attorney fails to convince the insurance company that you are prepared to go to trial, negotiations will not be nearly as fruitful. If the insurance company doesn’t think you are building a case to file a lawsuit, then they will not cooperate because they really don’t perceive the need to do so. You have to ask yourself why they would if they sense a weak claim is in the making. They are there to make a profit, and they are never going to pay anymore than what they think a jury would award you for compensation.
Let one of our personal injury lawyers review your case, explain your legal options, and answer all your questions in a free case evaluation.