Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Houston Motorcycle Accidents

If you’ve been seriously injured in a bike crash caused by another, you shouldn’t have to cover your costs. A motorcycle accident lawyer in Houston can help you fight for the compensation that’s rightfully yours.

Motorcyclists often find more joy in their riding than someone operating any other type of vehicle. The wind in your hair and the open road in front of you makes riding a pastime that many individuals can’t get enough of. Unfortunately, bikers are much more likely to be injured while driving because motorcycles simply aren’t as safe as cars, trucks, vans, and other vehicles.

When you have no idea what to do or where to turn in the days following your motorcycle collision, you can begin rebuilding your life by getting in touch with a Houston motorcycle accident lawyer at Crain Brogdon, LLP.. Although it may take time to fully recover from your injuries, obtaining the compensation you need can make a significant difference in your quality of life moving forward.

The Unfair Biker Stigma

After you’ve had a chance to get your bearings and be treated by medical professionals, you’ll need to file a claim with your insurance provider and that of the at-fault party. This is because, for the most part, the insurer will be the one covering your damages. Sadly, the insurance company has proven time and again that they aren’t on your side and can’t be trusted.

Bikers, especially, are targets for avaricious insurers due to the fact that motorcyclists are stereotyped as being hot-headed daredevils who have no regard for their safety or that of the other drivers who they share the roads with. You and I know this to be a gross misrepresentation, but that won’t stop the insurer from trying to take advantage of you.

Thankfully, our team of highly trained attorneys are well-versed in insurance adjuster tactics. With our firm by your side, we’ll work diligently to combat these underhanded techniques, and you can be certain that you won’t have to settle for less than you deserve.

Profit-Focused Insurance Companies and Your Settlement

You might be wondering how the insurer can take advantage of you when they are supposed to look out for your best interests. When the insurance provider pays out on a claim, it loses money, which isn’t going to help profits. Some common ways that insurers are known for capitalizing on motorcycle accident victims include the following:

• Manipulation of statements
• Making lowball offers
• Intimidation
• Delaying the claims process
• Misrepresentation
• Refusal to pay

Each of these tactics can postpone the settlement that you’re entitled to, and when you are in desperate need of compensation to resolve your debts and continue providing for your household, you don’t have the time or energy to be preyed upon by a greedy corporation.

When we begin negotiating with the insurer, they’ll know from the start that we aren’t going to let you be exploited in your time of need.

A Review of Your Damages

Unlike vehicle accidents, motorcycle accident injuries are known for being catastrophic or even fatal. If you have been diagnosed with a serious injury, such as full thickness burns, traumatic brain damage, spinal cord damage, back injuries, whiplash, or amputations, you’ll likely require months or even years of recovery time.

Taking this into account, if you hope to continue providing for yourself and your family, you’ll need to seek compensation for the money you’ve lost by not being able to work, the damage to your profitability, and most importantly, your medical expenses. Additionally, you will be entitled to funds for the repair or replacement of your motorcycle.

Being awarded compensation for these losses will certainly be beneficial, but your life has been influenced in other ways as well, and these damages will likely be more detrimental to your standard of living than your financial losses.

Getting compensated for mental distress, the harm done to your familial relationships, an inability to participate in activities you once found joy in, and pain and suffering are just a few losses that should also be taken into consideration when your lawyer is calculating the total value of your motorcycle accident claim.

Houston Motorcycle Wreck FAQ

Every bike crash happens under different circumstances and with varying damages, but when you’re finding it difficult to determine what your next move should be, a motorcycle accident lawyer in Houston can help.

Below, we have provided a brief motorcycle wreck FAQ so you can begin to find the answers you’ve been looking for. Of course, it’s likely that you’ll have questions surpassing those on this page which is why you should come in for a free claim evaluation with our firm at your earliest convenience.

Can I file a claim if a family member of mine died in the crash?

That depends on how you are related to the person who passed away. Deaths caused by negligent actions in motorcycle wrecks can be rectified with the pursuit of a wrongful death claim.

Nevertheless, only certain relatives can file the claim, and the damages awarded, if any, are for the exclusive benefit of these family members. Get in touch with our firm as soon as possible to determine if you have the authority to file a wrongful death claim to seek justice for your deceased loved one.

How long after the accident do I have to file my claim?

Motorcycle accident claims need to be filed in court within two years. That might seem like plenty of time, but conducting an investigation, establishing culpability, and gathering evidence takes time, so you’ll need to act fast if you want to obtain the compensation that’s yours.

Keep in mind that if the statute of limitations runs out before you file, it’s almost certain that the courts will refuse to allow you to seek repayment in the future.

Who do I sue if a pothole caused my injuries?

Crashes caused by potholes and other dangerous road conditions, such as missing street signs or malfunctioning traffic lights are the responsibility of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

However, filing a lawsuit against a government agency is often more complicated than your run-of-the-mill civil suit. Your bike crash lawyer in Houston knows their way around the Texas Tort Claims Act, so if TxDOT is, in fact, liable for your losses, we’ll be ready to make them pay.

Get the Funds You Deserve with the Help of a Motorcycle Crash Attorney

There are many questions you’ll need answered before you’re ready to put a motorcycle accident behind you, and we want to help you obtain the compensation that you require. What do you have to lose by taking advantage of a free consultation with our team at Crain Brogdon, LLP.?

During your claim review, we’ll discuss what caused your accident, the impact your injuries have had on your life, and our strategy for victory. Work with a long-serving Houston motorcycle accident lawyer and you’ll be one step closer to securing the money that you’re owed.

Just fill out the quick contact form we’ve provided below, or give our office a call at 214-522-9404 , to get the ball rolling today.

Attorney Quentin Brogdon

Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]