What If I Was Partially At Fault for the Motorcycle Accident?
When evaluating liability in auto accidents, Texas courts apply the principle of comparative negligence (also known as “proportionate responsibility”). This means that injured victims who contributed to the cause of the accident could still be entitled to significant compensation, so long as they did not contribute more than 50 percent to the cause of the accident. However, their compensation will be reduced proportionately to their degree of fault.
For instance, suppose you are going 10 miles over the speed limit as you prepare to exit I-45 on your motorcycle. As you approach the exit ramp, a car cuts you off. You crash and suffer injuries worth $1,000,000.
In this scenario, if a jury finds that your speeding contributed 10 percent to the cause of the accident, your compensation will be reduced proportionately to $900,000. On the other hand, if it finds that you contributed more than 50 percent, you will be barred from receiving any compensation.
How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help After a Motorcycle Wreck?
Personal injury cases are complex, and the job of your attorney is to fight for your legal rights and avoid all pitfalls on the road toward compensation. Importantly, it is your attorney’s legal and professional duty to put your best interests first. At Fleming Law, we take that responsibility very seriously. Our legal team can help after a motorcycle accident by:
- Making sure you know your full legal rights and options
- Identifying all possible sources of compensation for your injuries
- Conducting an independent investigation of the motorcycle accident
- Obtaining medical records, crash reports, and other key evidence to substantiate your claim
- Interviewing witnesses and experts for valuable testimony
- Managing case documents, filings, and deadlines
- Communicating with insurers and other relevant parties on your behalf
- Negotiating aggressively to maximize the value of your settlement
- Taking your case to court and representing you at trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached
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Injured in a motorcycle accident in Houston or anywhere in Texas? We can help.
While a car accident can be devastating and cause life-threatening or long-term injuries, the chances of being seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident are even greater. In 2015, there were more than 88,000 motorcyclists injured in accidents in the U.S. There were 459 fatal motorcycle injuries in Texas that year. If you’ve been in a motorcycle crash, a motorcycle injury lawyer in Houston can help.
Why the Right Motorcycle Crash Lawyer Matters
Injuries from a motorcycle accident can range from minor injuries like broken bones to catastrophic injuries or disabling injuries, including loss of limbs to loss of life. Board-certified motorcycle accident lawyers are often contacted to help victims get the assistance they need to pay for medical bills, physical therapy, or loss of life or limb or to help them recuperate monies lost due to the loss of work. It is important that you consult with a qualified Houston wrongful death lawyer.
Contact a Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
Because of their near-complete exposure, motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable to severe injury and death when involved in an auto accident. The personal injury lawyers at Fleming Law, we understand how devastating these accidents can be for motorcyclists and their loved ones. If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Houston, do not hesitate to contact us to learn about your legal rights and options in a free, no-obligation consultation. Our car accident lawyers are here to help.
