Injured in a Motorcycle Crash? You Might Be Eligible for Damages | TX

 Posted on June 01, 2024 in Motorcycle Accident

Like all traffic accidents, motorcycle crashes have the potential to result in severe injuries and property damage. These accidents can also force the motorcyclist to miss a lot of work while recovering. Depending on the intensity of the injuries, the required therapies, medications, and other forms of treatment can become very costly. Fortunately, if you are in this situation, you have some options. If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident, speak with a trusted Collin County, TX personal injury lawyer to understand how you might recover compensation.

When Can Damages Be Recovered?

Since motorcyclists are unprotected by the body of a vehicle, collisions have a greater likelihood to result in more significant bodily injuries. Oftentimes, these crashes cause catastrophic injuries or death.  

If you were hurt in a motorcycle accident and wish to recover compensation from the at fault party (or his or her insurance policy), you need to prove the following:

• Someone else’s negligence is responsible for your injuries. Whether their actions are fully or only partially to blame for how you got hurt, their responsibility is critical for your ability to recover damages. Whether a drunk driver crashed into you, a fatigued driver swerved into your lane and collided with you, or a texting driver rear-ended you while you were waiting at a red light, the other driver’s negligence is a key factor in your case.

• You are responsible for no more than 50% of the injuries you suffered.

Note: you may recover compensation from your own insurance policy (Personal Injury Protection and Med Pay) regardless of whether you were at fault if you have one of two types of auto insurance coverage. You may also recover from a component part of your insurance policy called uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist if there is an at fault party.  

Types of Damages That Might Be Covered

If you can prove that another person’s negligence is to blame for what happened to you, you might receive any number of the following as compensation for your damages:

• Medical expenses: This can include ambulance services, emergency care, medication, surgery, therapy, rehabilitation, and any other treatment or devices you require.

• Lost wages and impacted earning potential: You likely missed work following the accident while recovering from your injuries, leading to lost wages. If you suffer any long-term consequences, it might limit the types of jobs you can hold down in the future.

• Non-economic damages:  Physical pain, mental anguish, disfigurement, physical impairment (also known as loss of enjoyment of life) and loss of consortium are examples of non-economic damages for which you may recover compensation.

• Property damage: This includes the costs of repairing your motorcycle, accompanying gear, and anything else that was damaged in the accident. Note that you can also recover compensation for your property damage even if you are at fault if you have a certain type of insurance coverage.

Schedule a Free Consultation with an Allen, TX Motorcycle Crash Lawyer

If you get injured in a motorcycle accident, speak with a qualified Collin County, TX personal injury attorney. At Burress Injury Law, we are passionate about helping our clients seek maximum compensation and we offer personalized legal assistance based on years of proven experience. Call us at 214-726-0016 so we can get started on your case.