San Antonio Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Texas Motorcycle Laws 

Texas motorcycle laws can affect licensing questions, the analysis of fault, and the time available to file a lawsuit. We evaluate the law in the context of the collision because a traffic citation, licensing issue, or helmet question doesn’t automatically decide who caused the crash.

Examples of Texas motorcycle laws include:

• Motorcycle licensing: Texas riders must meet the motorcycle licensing or authorization requirements administered by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Helmet use: In Texas, riders under the age of 21 must wear a helmet. Riders 21 and over may choose not to wear a helmet if they meet certain requirements, such as completing a safety course or carrying appropriate medical insurance.
• Lane splitting: Lane splitting is illegal in Texas. Motorcyclists must remain in a full lane of traffic.
• Modified comparative fault rule: Texas follows a modified comparative fault system. You can still recover compensation if you are less than 51% at fault, but your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
• Statute of limitations: In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas.

Insurers may point to speed, lane position, visibility, licensing, or protective gear when trying to shift responsibility to the rider. Our San Antonio motorcycle accident lawyers examine whether those arguments are supported by the physical evidence and applicable law.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Because riders are more exposed, motorcycle accidents often result in catastrophic injuries. 

Common injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Broken bones and fractures
• Road rash and severe lacerations
• Internal organ damage
• Neck and back injuries
• Burns from contact with hot surfaces
• Psychological trauma such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

These injuries can require extensive medical treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, and long-term care. At KRW Lawyers, we review medical documentation and evidence showing how the injuries affect mobility, employment, independence, and daily life. This assessment can also address future medical care and other long-term consequences supported by the available records.

The Legal Process After a Motorcycle Accident in Texas

The steps in a motorcycle accident claim depend on the evidence, the injuries, available insurance coverage, and whether the parties dispute liability.

The steps can include:

1. Preserving evidence: We work to secure photographs, available video, witness information, vehicle evidence, and records before important details are lost.
2. Investigating the crash: We review police reports, medical records, roadway conditions, vehicle positions, and accounts from the people involved.
3. Determining liability: We identify potentially responsible parties and evaluate the evidence supporting each legal claim.
4. Documenting losses: Medical expenses, time away from work, motorcycle damage, and the long-term effects of an injury must be supported with appropriate records.
5. Presenting the claim: We communicate with insurers and present the liability and damages evidence supporting the rider’s position.
6. Negotiation: We assess settlement proposals, explain the available choices, and provide guidance without taking control of the client’s decision.
7. Litigation: If a suitable resolution isn’t reached, we can file suit and continue developing the evidence through the court process.

We recognize the confusion that can follow a motorcycle crash. Once you've addressed your health, contact our San Antonio motorcycle accident attorney before giving an insurer a recorded statement or signing a release.

Compensation for Injured Motorcyclists

Motorcycle accident victims in San Antonio may be entitled to damages for the losses caused by the collision. The available categories and amount depend on liability, injury severity, insurance coverage, medical evidence, and the other facts of the individual claim.

A motorcycle accident claim may include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disfigurement or permanent disability
• Property damage to the motorcycle
• Documented long-term care needs

Future consequences matter when an injury affects a rider’s ability to work, move independently, or complete ordinary activities. Our motorcycle accident lawyer in San Antonio develops the claim using medical records, employment documentation, expense records, and evidence of the rider’s daily limitations. 

Discuss Your Motorcycle Accident with Our Attorneys

A serious motorcycle claim may involve immediate insurance pressure and the possibility of courtroom litigation. Firm President Douglas Ketterman is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by fewer than 2 percent of Texas attorneys. Our experience also includes catastrophic personal injuries and other transportation crashes.

Our representation is lawyer-led, and clients have direct access to attorneys who know their cases. We explain the available evidence, legal risks, settlement choices, and potential next steps so each client can make informed decisions. Lastly, cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay a legal fee unless we recover compensation for you. We’re available 24/7.