Published by J.A. Davis & Associates – San Antonio / McAllen Personal Injury Lawyers – Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Bars and nightclubs make an area prone to DUI collisions and fatal motorcycle accidents. Anyone injured or has lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident would be well advised to discuss his or her legal rights and options with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.

Drunk Driving Laws

Motorcycle riders need to understand the Texas DUI law because motorcyclists are often the victims of drunk drivers. It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug to drive a vehicle. Dangers of driving under the influence, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities from alcohol-impaired driving crashes continue to account for one in three deaths on American roadways each year. Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths. Motorcyclists and their passengers are in danger of suffering a devastating injury in a DUI collision because there is no steel frame, airbag, or seatbelt to protect them. Riders are often ejected from their cycles and suffer catastrophic head injuries. DUI collisions often involve motorists who are exceeding the speed limit or those who fail to yield the right-of-way to motorcyclists at street intersections. In these crashes, we often find that the motorcyclist is at risk for major injury. The driver of the striking vehicle is often unharmed.

The Rights of Injured Motorcyclists

There are many forms of negligence that result in valid personal injury claims. In cases involving negligence or wrongdoing, such as drunk driving, the at-fault driver can be held liable for the losses sustained by the victim. Damages that may be covered by filing a personal injury lawsuit include but are not limited to:
Medical bills: This includes the cost of medication, emergency room services, ambulance, and treatment.
Hospitalization costs: Serious injuries often require the victim to stay in the hospital for an extended period of time.
Cost of rehabilitation: Brain injury is the common consequence of a motorcycle accident. Victims of head injuries are often required to undergo extensive rehabilitation to try and regain their physical and mental abilities.
Lost income: This refers to the injury’s current and future loss of earnings.
Disability: If the injury resulted in the victim’s inability to work or earn a livelihood.
Pain and suffering emotional distress experienced.