Hurst Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcyclists are placed in great danger in a collision, even while wearing protective gear. A fair number of these crashes occur through no fault of the motorcyclist themselves. In many cases, the cause can be traced back to a driver's lack of care or attention. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorbike collision, get in contact with a Hurst, TX motorcycle accident lawyer today.

Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. has over three decades of experience in personal injury law, and he is certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Our firm will fight for the payment you deserve after a motorcycle wreck, and we can take your case to court if we feel you are not getting a fair offer.

How Distracted Driving Contributes to Motorcycle Accidents

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents in Texas. A driver who glances at a text, adjusts a GPS, or reaches for something in the back seat can easily miss a motorcycle in the next lane. Motorcycles are smaller than cars and trucks, so they are already harder to spot. When a driver's eyes leave the road for even two seconds, a rider can vanish from view.

These lapses often lead to left-turn wrecks at intersections, unsafe lane changes, and rear-end collisions in stop-and-go traffic. Texas bans texting while driving statewide. Phone records, witness accounts, and nearby video footage can help show that a driver was looking somewhere other than the road when the wreck occurred.

Were You Hit by a Speeding Driver?

Motorcyclists hit by speeding drivers often suffer some of the most severe injuries seen in any type of wreck. A rider has no steel frame, seat belt, or airbag for protection. As speed increases, a driver has less time to react and needs more distance to stop. The force of the impact also grows sharply.

Speeding is not limited to exceeding the posted limit. A driver can also be negligent for going too fast for rain, heavy traffic, road construction, or poor visibility. Evidence such as skid marks, vehicle damage, crash reconstruction, and data from the car's event recorder can help establish how fast the other driver was going before the collision.

Seeking Compensation After a Motorcycle Crash Caused by a Drunk Driver

A motorcycle wreck caused by a drunk driver can leave a rider facing a long and painful recovery. In Texas, a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher is legally intoxicated. A driver can also be impaired at a lower level if alcohol or drugs have affected his or her normal mental or physical faculties.

A criminal DWI case and a civil injury claim are separate. The state handles criminal charges, while you can pursue compensation on your own through a personal injury claim. A conviction is not required for you to recover damages. In some cases, a bar or restaurant that kept serving an obviously intoxicated customer may also be held responsible under the Texas dram shop law.