Lewisville Motorcycle Accidents Attorney

Lawyer for Motorcycle Accidents in Denton County

You have probably been told quite a few times that "motorcycles are dangerous." However, it is not the motorcycles themselves that are dangerous. The real danger comes not from a responsible rider, but from a careless driver. If a negligent driver had not come along, it is highly unlikely that your accident ever would have happened. It is entirely possible for riders and drivers to share the roads safely if everyone involved uses an appropriate level of caution. Drivers are well aware that there may be motorcycles on the road around them and that riders are more vulnerable than those inside vehicles. Unfortunately, the lack of protection a motorcycle offers means that riders are often left severely injured after being hit by a car.

Burress Injury Law is committed to standing up for the rights of motorcyclists in Denton County. We will fight for you to receive every dollar of compensation Texas state law says you are entitled to. Since you are not the one who chose to drive carelessly, none of the financial burdens of an accident should be placed on your shoulders. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, your lost wages while you are injured, your property damage, and more. Our team knows how to win these types of cases. We have tried more than 500 cases and achieved success for 99.9 percent of our clients.

Catastrophic Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles offer their riders little protection in a crash. Even if you were wearing all the right safety equipment, like a helmet and motorcycle jacket, you may still suffer very serious injuries. A catastrophic injury is an injury that changes your life. Common examples of catastrophic injuries sustained in motorcycle crashes include:

• Spinal cord injuries - These are some of the most common catastrophic injuries riders suffer. This is partially because no amount of safety gear can protect you from a spinal cord injury if you are thrown from your bike. Injuries to your back and spine can result in partial or total paralysis or severe chronic pain and multiple surgeries.
• Traumatic brain injury - While a good helmet can often protect your brain in a crash, serious crashes may cause your helmet to fly off. In some cases, the forceful impact of a collision may still cause brain injuries even with the protection of a helmet.
• Loss of limb - Especially in sideswipe collisions, an arm or leg may become pinned between the bike and another vehicle, or the bike and the road. Severe injuries to limbs may result in the need for amputations.

If you have suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle wreck, you could be entitled to long-term compensation for your future lost wages and future care needs.

Common Types of Motorcycle Collisions

Drivers make a few common mistakes that lead them to hit motorcycles. These mistakes include:

• Not looking - Most motorcycle accidents could be prevented if drivers would merely take care to look for riders. Drivers may merely glance over their shoulder before changing lanes rather than taking the time to check for smaller vehicles.
• Distractions - Distracted drivers may fail to notice another car, let alone a motorcycle.
• Driving too close to bikes - Drivers should give riders a wide berth. Tailgating a motorcycle is far more dangerous than tailgating another car. Some drivers will also attempt to drive in the lane next to a motorcycle instead of giving the rider the full lane.
• Aggressive driving - People who are driving aggressively, such as by speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, or accelerating to get through a light that is about to turn red, are more likely to cause an accident.

Drunk drivers are also particularly dangerous to motorcyclists. Not only do they frequently make most of the mistakes listed above, but they also lack the reaction time to start braking before impact, resulting in more serious accidents.

Contact a Lewisville, TX, Motorcycle Accidents Attorney

Burress Injury Law is dedicated to helping injured motorcyclists recover compensation from the drivers responsible. Our skilled team of Denton County motorcycle accident lawyers will work to get you the most compensation possible. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of representation for our clients, who have recognized us with hundreds of 5.0 star ratings. Contact us at 214-726-0016 for a complimentary consultation.