Motorcycle Accidents

Dallas Motorcycle Accident Attorney, Dallas Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Texas motorcycle accident lawyer Chad West represents motorcycle accident victims and their families who have sustained serious bodily injuries or death in the family because of the negligence of the driver of an automobile, truck, tractor trailer or other motorcycle or vehicle.

Most often, other drivers involved in a collision or accident with motorcycles fail to see the motorcycle until the moment just before impact, and sometimes not until after the motorcycle wreck has actually occurred.  Unfortunately, the result of this limited visibility is that motorcycles are impacted from the front in the majority of accidents.  This, and the lack of physical protection that a motorcycle provides its rider, make motorcyclists particularly susceptible to injuries in accidents.  In fact, motorcycle riders and passengers are 5 times more likely to be injured in a wreck than the occupant of an automobile.

Injuries Suffered from Motorcycle Accidents:

Not only are motorcyclists more often injured than car drivers, they are also far more likely to suffer serious injury, permanent disability, and death in motorcycle accidents.  Applying the following safety tips will reduce the chances that you or a loved one will be involved or seriously injured in a motorcycle collision:

• Remember that a motorcyclist must abide by the same traffic rules and regulations as other motorists. Before taking your motorcycle on a public road, become familiar with traffic rules and regulations and any special requirements for motorcycles.
• Be aware that riding with a passenger requires even more skill than riding alone. Riding with a passenger should be delayed until you have considerable solo riding time and are ready to take on the responsibility of carrying a passenger.
• Obtain your learner’s permit or motorcycle endorsement on your driver’s license before you venture onto the streets. You will be required to display the knowledge and skill needed to operate a motorcycle safely before being issued a motorcycle operator’s license. Never drink and ride. Alcohol slows reflexes and greatly limits your ability to operate a motorcycle. Even a very small amount of alcohol can reduce your ability to operate a motorcycle safely.

Despite preventative actions taken by motorcyclists, wrecks still occur, and the losses can be catastrophic, especially when you consider lost wages and high medical bills.

Dallas motorcycle accident attorney Chad West will advocate diligently for you and represent you for injuries that include, but are not limited to:

1. Injuries requiring surgery, sutures, staples;
2. Severe burns resulting in significant and permanent scarring;
3. Traumatic Brain Injury;
4. Mental anguish, emotional distress, and death; and
5. Those injuries caused by a collision with a drunk (or otherwise impaired) driver.

After a collision with a driver, it is essential to call the police to the accident scene and seek immediate medical treatment.  It is then important to seek legal representation to protect your legal rights.

If you wish to discuss your accident with a Dallas motocycle accident attorney, click here. If we agree to handle your case, we will typically work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our time and effort only if there is a monetary recovery.  In most cases, a lawsuit must be filed within a certain amount of time from the date of the accident.  If you intend to pursue a claim, you should contact an attorney immediately to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.