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Motorcycle Accidents
Texas is a very popular state for motorcycle riders. Great weather allows bikers to enjoy the outdoors and many take advantage of the beautiful roads and wide-open highways. Unfortunately, this also increases the risk of motorcycle accidents. Riding a bike on Texas highways is a pleasure, but it also requires extra vigilance. Motorcycle drivers should always use defensive driving techniques to avoid being injured in a motor vehicle accident.
Like bicyclists, motorcycle riders involved in crashes run a greater risk of serious injury or death. Lacking the protection offered by the sturdy frame of an automobile, riders are often thrown from their bikes and make direct contact with the highway. Once they have been tossed from their bikes, riders are at risk of secondary pedestrian accidents with other vehicles.
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Call our office to speak with a lawyer who is experienced in motorcycle accidents.
Sharing The Highway
Motorcycles are subject to the same rules as other road vehicles and are entitled to the same courtesy and considerations. Bikers may share lanes with other bikers or simply ride alone. Since motorcycles are lighter than cars or trucks, they are more easily affected by high winds or rain. Drivers of larger vehicles who are sharing the road with motorcycles should take care not to crowd into motorcycle riders’ lanes.
Car drivers who have been in accidents with motorcycles often tell authorities the same thing - they did not see the motorcycle until it was too late. Some cars and trucks have areas of reduced visibility known as blind spots that can prevent drivers from seeing motorcycles. Motorcycle riders should be aware of other vehicles and consider such blind spots when making lane changes or sudden turns.
Good tips to help increase motorcycle rider safety include:
Always wear a DOT-approved helmet. Injuries and fatalities from both single and multiple vehicle accidents are reduced when drivers wear helmets. Those who ride bicycles are also encouraged to use approved headgear.
Do not drink alcohol or use substances that can impair your judgment or reduce your reaction times.
Wear eye protection if your helmet does not have a shield, and wear durable clothing to protect yourself from flying debris and contact with the road.
Do not automatically assume that other drivers can see you. Check and double-check before passing or making turns in front of other vehicles.
What Happens After Motorcycle Accidents?
Riders who have had an accident are often severely injured. Recovering from crash injuries can require months of medical care and rehabilitation. In addition to medical expenses, many people are unable to return to work in the weeks following the accident. Stress from mounting medical bills and lost wages can make getting back on track even more difficult.
Do you have questions that have remained unanswered? Call an attorney as soon as possible to get the help that you deserve.
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Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are alarming. Having no protection from the force of vehicle collisions, pedestrians who are hit by motor vehicles frequently suffer serious injuries. Sometimes the injuries are fatal. There were over 7,000 pedestrian accidents in one year alone and 190 of them resulted in fatalities. In cases where the individual was injured, the severity of the injury is often much greater for pedestrians than for other motor vehicle accident victims.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, you may have questions about who should pay for your injuries and expenses.
Call our office to speak with a skilled attorney who can provide answers to those questions.
What Laws Apply To Pedestrians In Texas?
Pedestrian laws in Texas are very specific. The enacted statutes contain definitions regarding the identification of pedestrians as well as guidance on how to resolve right-of-way issues for both drivers and pedestrians. When an accident occurs between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian or bicycle, law enforcement officers take particular care in recording the details and circumstances of the accident. Some of the data that accident investigators look for are:
What was the exact location of the pedestrian at the time of the accident?
Was the pedestrian in a crosswalk or on the sidewalk?
Was the area a school zone?
What was the speed and direction of the vehicle involved?
What time of day did the accident occur?
What were the weather and road conditions?
Were either the driver or the pedestrian impaired by alcohol or drugs?
Using this and other information obtained from witnesses to the crash, investigators try to recreate the circumstances that resulted in the pedestrian being hit. This helps the investigators determine who was at fault in the accident. The driver of a motor vehicle is responsible for exercising due caution when a pedestrian is on or near a street or highway. This is particularly true in cases where children are involved.
Injuries From Pedestrian Accidents Can Be Serious
Like bicycle accidents and accidents involving motorcycles, pedestrian accidents can result in very serious injuries. Some injuries may take months to heal and some may even be permanent. Hospital costs, rehabilitation services, and lost wages can affect the victim and his or her family.
In cases when someone has been killed, the effect on the family can be emotionally devastating. While monetary compensation cannot reverse the consequences of an accident, it can help make the process of recovery less stressful and can recompense for the unexpected end of life expenses.
The legal process of securing financial compensation can feel daunting. It is okay to wonder if you and your family are eligible for a financial settlement. Many families are not monetarily prepared for a sudden and expensive accident. You do not have to face it alone and possibly miss your opportunity to get the help that you need. These cases are time-sensitive, so do not delay.
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Bicycle Accidents
Whenever there is a motor vehicle accident involving a bike, the bicyclist almost always comes away from the crash with severe injuries. Every year, cyclists are injured or killed due to the negligence of drivers. Bicycle accidents can be very serious, and those who have been injured are entitled to compensation for their injuries the same as the victims of any other type of auto accident. Recovering from a bicycle accident can be tough. If you have been hurt, you may have questions about financial compensation for your injuries and expenses.
Call our office to speak with a skilled attorney about your case.
Bicycles Are Vehicles Too
Although most drivers don’t think of them this way, bicycles are vehicles too. They provide a reliable means of transportation for many people. In larger urban areas, bike lanes and bike paths are commonplace. When on a street or a highway, bicyclists are required to follow the same traffic laws as drivers and should be accorded the same courtesies. However, like motorcycle riders, bike riders are often difficult for drivers to see. The Texas Department of Transportation has addressed bicyclist and pedestrian safety as part of a statewide program designed to reduce the number of bike riders and pedestrians who are killed or injured each year.
Why Do Bicycle Accidents Happen?
While the state of Texas is committed to improving bicyclist and pedestrian safety by making road improvements and initiating bicycle rider education programs, here are some tips that can increase rider safety:
Wear a helmet: Always wear a helmet, even for short trips. The helmet should meet the current safety standards set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Institute. Helmets should be replaced after an accident.
Ride on the right: Bicyclists should ride on the right side of the road and with the flow of traffic. Wrong-way riding can be dangerous and is also against the law.
Use hand signals: Let drivers and other bicycle riders know what you intend to do.
Follow lane markings: Follow where the lane goes. Don’t turn left from a right turn lane or drive straight through a turn-only lane.
Obey traffic signs, lights, and laws: Bicyclists must abide by the same traffic laws as other motor vehicle drivers.
Use a light at night: The law requires a white headlight and rear reflectors on bicycles traveling at night.
Even when observing the safety tips above, some motorists do not pay attention to bicycle riders with who they share the road with. If a cyclist follows the above rules, yet is still injured because of a driver’s negligence, it is possible that the victim could be eligible for financial compensation.
If you have been hurt in a bicycle accident, our experienced attorneys can help you get the monetary compensation and resources you need to put your life back on track.
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Neck Injuries
Have you or a loved one been a victim of a car accident that resulted in a neck injury? Do you wonder if you are entitled to a settlement? You should contact an experienced and dedicated attorney today. An attorney will research your case in order to determine if you are eligible for a settlement to compensate you for your injury. Many common car accident injuries form the basis of valid claims.
You may be wrong if you believe you aren’t entitled to compensation for a car accident injury and the hardship it created. Neck injuries are one of the most common car accident injuries. An attorney is a great resource and will advise you on your personal injury case.
Start today. Contact one of our experienced and dedicated attorneys and schedule an appointment.
Long Term Effects Of Neck Injuries
Types of neck injuries include whiplash, neck fractures, crushed vertebrae, neck sprains, and others. Whiplash is the most common type of neck injury resulting from a car accident. For example, rear-end accidents at low speeds commonly result in whiplash. The head is jerked rapidly forward or backward resulting in neck pain that may last only for a short while or for a lifetime.
Pain that is associated with whiplash includes neck soreness and stiffness, frequent headaches, mid to lower back pain, and even numbness in the upper extremities, depending on the severity of the injury. If you have a neck injury, you may also have a head injury or back injury.
A severe neck injury may result in long-term consequences. Medical bills are a heavy burden when it comes to any type of injury. An attorney will be able to assist you in determining if you have a monetary settlement claim. An attorney will examine several issue areas in particular and will want to know:
Were alcohol or drugs involved?
Were traffic laws broken?
Which driver was determined to be at fault?
Did the driver remain at the scene of the accident?
These answers will help in determining if you have a case and if so, the extent of the compensation you are entitled to. You may be eligible for money to help pay for medical costs, loss of work, automobile expenses, emotional troubles, and many other hardships associated with the accident.
Get Started Today
Seek the care of a physician right away if you have been involved in a car accident that resulted in a neck injury. Neck injuries may require extensive medical attention. In addition, if you are unsure about the rights you have following an accident, contact one of our experienced attorneys today. They will have the answers to your questions.
An attorney will look out for you and keep your best interests in mind. His or her goal is to ensure that your rights are protected. While no guarantee can be made regarding a settlement amount in any individual case, an attorney will strive to seek a fair and reasonable award. Do not face this situation alone. Let an attorney guide you through the entire legal process.
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