Motorcycle riding is one of the most popular and exciting pastimes in Texas and across the country — and for good reason. The feeling of freedom and peace that motorcycle riding brings is unique and even healing for many. Sadly, riders face some of the highest risks of injury and death on the road thanks to the negligence of others. If someone has harmed you or someone you love in a motorcycle accident, our Woodlands motorcycle accident lawyers can potentially help.
Why Choose Us?
We Fight to Win
The main reason to choose Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law is our track record of success. When we take on a client, we fight vigorously until we get the funds our clients deserve. No motorcycle accident attorney serving The Woodlands and neighboring areas can ever guarantee a specific result. However, if we take your case, it means that we are confident in your right to compensation and our ability to acquire it.
When you choose Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, you get:
- Personalized service and care
- Industry-respected injury attorneys
- A firm with a winning track record
- Round-the-clock access to an experienced Woodlands motorcycle accident lawyer
We fight hard for our clients because we firmly believe in the right to compensation for injury victims and desire to see our clients recover and thrive.
If you need quality representation from a Woodlands motorcycle accident attorney, contact Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law now for a free consultation at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000. Learn how we can potentially help you access the compensation you deserve.
Recovering Compensation for Your Losses
When someone else is at fault for your motorcycle accident, you can seek compensation to address your losses. Victims are entitled to economic and non-economic damages as compensation for losses and impacts such as:
- Bills for medical coverage and care
- Lost work opportunities and lost wages
- Motorcycle repair or replacement costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Mental anguish
- Disability
- Disfigurement and scarring
In cases where a death occurs, the victim’s family can seek compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit, which will include many of the above-listed damages as well as compensation for death and burial benefits.
Additionally, some motorcycle accident victims are entitled to seek punitive damages, which are a type of punishment for behavior that is willful or grossly negligent in nature. For example, if a drunk driver causes a motorcycle accident, they can be held to pay punitive damages for the grossly negligent behavior of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, we identify and vigorously pursue every penny of compensation available to truly address your losses.
Proving Fault
Before you can access the many damages available in motorcycle accident cases, your The Woodlands motorcycle accident attorney must prove that another party was liable. Liability in truck accident cases typically attaches when a party’s negligence causes injury to someone to whom that party owed a duty.
All drivers who operate a vehicle on Texas roads have a duty to drive in a reasonably safe manner to protect others. This duty to others is further elaborated in the many traffic laws and rules, the violation of which is typically negligence. For example, failing to yield to oncoming traffic is a frequent cause of motorcycle accidents and is an act of negligence. But it is only one act. Various types of negligence encoded in the vehicle and criminal codes of the state cause numerous motorcycle accidents every year.
Driving While Impaired
Driving while impaired occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while in a state of impairment. In many cases, it is alcohol that causes the impairment — but not always. Drugs (both legal and illegal) are also a common cause of impairment. Whatever the cause, the result is the same: an increased risk of injury and death for others.
For motorcyclists, the danger posed by impaired drivers is particularly high, due to how much less visible they are than cars and trucks. Impaired drivers suffer from significant visual impairment and typically have a tougher time noticing motorcycle riders. The result is often a crash, serious injury, and sometimes death.
Driving While Distracted
Driving while distracted is just as dangerous or even more so than driving drunk. Yet, it is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents in general in The Woodlands and Texas. Cellphones, radios, other people, food, and more are all temptations that distract drivers from the road, leading to an exponentially heightened risk of accident injury and death for motorcycle riders.
Failure to Obey Traffic Rules
Violation of traffic rules leads to a significant number of motorcycle accidents each year in The Woodlands. The most notable violations are:
- Failure to yield
- Failure to signal
- Failure to stop at red lights or stop signs
- Speeding
- Improper lane change
- Lack of mirrors
Failure to observe approaching traffic before opening a car or truck door is also a commonly broken traffic rule.
Dangerous Road Conditions
Dangerous road conditions due to negligence cause a significant number of motorcycle accidents each year. Given that motorcycles typically have only two wheels, these unsafe conditions tend to affect them more drastically than cars and trucks. For example, homeowners who sweep or blow leaves off their properties onto the road create a significant risk of accidents for motorcycle riders and can be held liable. The same holds true for any party that causes a dangerous road condition, such as a road contractor who takes shortcuts and builds substandard roads.
Whatever the cause of your motorcycle accident, you can rely on a Woodlands motorcycle accident attorneys from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law. Call (713) 973-8888 nowyou’re your free case review and to learn about your options for compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the Answers You Need
Find answers to the most common motorcycle accident questions below.
Do I really need a The Woodlands motorcycle accident attorney?
If you have been in a motorcycle accident and need maximum compensation, you are strongly recommended to hire the services of motorcycle accident attorney serving The Woodlands. Motorcycle accident victims need experienced representation against insurance companies that fight hard to pay less than claimants deserve. With Woodlands motorcycle accident lawyers on your side, you stand to receive up to and over three to four times the amount of compensation received by a motorcycle accident victim without an attorney.
Can I afford a motorcycle accident lawyer serving The Woodlands?
Yes. A typical Woodlands motorcycle accident lawyer does not charge a penny to start your case and only gets paid when your case ends in a recovery of compensation. Generally speaking, you can expect your motorcycle accident lawyer in The Woodlands to charge between 33 1/3% and 45% of the compensation you receive.
How long do I have to seek compensation for a motorcycle accident?
In Texas, victims of motorcycle accidents generally have a limited time of two years to seek damages for the losses they have incurred. Minors may have longer since the statute of limitations does not begin running until their 18th birthday. They typically have until their 20th birthday to take legal action for compensation. (*Always speak directly to an attorney to learn the exact deadlines that apply to your potential claims.)
How long will my motorcycle accident case take?
Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law works diligently to get clients paid as soon as possible. When no major complications or issues are involved, motorcycle accident cases can be settled within a matter of a few months. Complexities, however, can lead to extended times for the resolution of claims.
Should I be talking to insurance companies?
No. Claimants should be aware that insurance companies do not have their best interests in mind when processing claims. Instead, insurance company adjusters look after the best interests of their employers in order to preserve profits. This means that claimants should expect low-ball offers of compensation from insurance companies. They should also expect strong efforts to persuade claimants to accept them.
Insurance company adjusters also try to find any reason to attack and deny or reduce your claim. For example, adjusters often try to use a claimant’s words and statements to justify claim reductions and denials. Take the phrase “I’m okay.” Although seemingly harmless, an adjuster can take it as evidence that your injuries are not as serious as you claim.
Your Woodlands motorcycle accident lawyer will handle all communications with the insurance company involved with your claim. They will make sure that every aspect of your claim is preserved and protected until you are compensated properly.
For more information on your rights as a Woodlands-area motorcycle crash victim, contact our office anytime!
Speak with a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer serving The Woodlands Today
The Help You Need
Motorcycle riders face serious risks when transiting the roadways. However, absent negligence, accidents do not normally happen. If you are dealing with the fallout from a motorcycle accident, an experienced Woodlands motorcycle accident attorney can review your case to determine whether you are owed damages for your losses.
To learn what you can do to get justice for your losses, contact Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law now for a free consultation. Discuss your case with our Woodlands motorcycle accident attorneys and learn how we can help. Call (713) 973-8888 now for your free case review.
Attorney Terry Bryant
Terry Bryant is Board Certified in personal injury trial law, which means his extensive knowledge of the law has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, setting him apart from many other injury attorneys. The 22 years he spent as a Municipal Judge, Spring Valley Village, TX also provides him keen insight into the Texas court system. That experience also helps shape his perspective on personal injury cases and how they might resolve. This unique insight benefits his clients. [ Attorney Bio ]
