Fort Sam Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Accomplished representation for motorcycle accident victims and families in San Antonio
Motorcycle riders in Fort Sam Houston enjoy riding to the Joint Base San Antonio, to the Fort Sam Houston Canyon Lake Recreation Area, the Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle to be with other riders, and to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine of San Antonio. The joys of riding involve risks. Motorcycles provide no protection when accidents happen. Many motorcycle crashes cause deaths and catastrophic injuries.
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we have more than 40 years of experience holding careless car, truck, and motorcycle drivers accountable when they injure motorcycle drivers and passengers. We understand why motorcycle accidents happen and who is responsible. Our team demands compensation for all your financial and personal damages.
Our record of recoveries in motorcycle accident cases includes a $2 million recovery for a rider whose injuries were quite severe. When motorcycle accidents happen, we’re ready to fight for your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How dangerous is motorcycle riding?
- What are the different ways that motorcycle accidents happen in Fort Sam Houston?
- Why do motorcycle crashes happen?
- What personal injuries do motorcycle accidents cause?
- If I’m in a motorcycle accident, what should I do immediately?
- What laws govern motorcycle riding in Texas?
- Who is responsible when motorcycle accidents happen?
- How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?
- Why do clients select Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney?
- Do you have a Fort Sam Houston motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
How dangerous is motorcycle riding?
Statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation show that almost 600 people died in motorcycle accidents in Texas in 2023, and more than 2,400 people suffered serious injuries due to motorcycle accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nationwide, 15 percent of all fatal traffic accidents involve a motorcycle. The odds of dying in a motorcycle accident are 28 times higher than in a car accident. Nationwide, more than 82,500 motorcycle accidents caused serious injuries. 34 percent of all fatal 2023 motorcycle accidents involved a motorcycle operator who did not have a valid motorcycle license.
Unlike cars, motorcycles do not have a hood, trunk, roof, or doors to protect riders.
What are the different ways that motorcycle accidents happen in Fort Sam Houston?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we have the experience and working relationships to handle all types of motorcycle accidents, including:
- Accidents with larger vehicles, such as cars and trucks
- Accidents with other motorcycles
- Head-on, rear-end, and broadside accidents
- Turning accidents, especially left-turn accidents
- Lane-splitting accidents
- Intersection accidents
- Accidents due to poor roads or road hazards
- Accidents due to rain and other dangerous weather conditions
- Dooring accidents
- Other types of motorcycle accidents
Why do motorcycle crashes happen?
Most motorcycle accidents are preventable. Our Fort Sam Houston lawyer works with investigators, the police, traffic reconstruction experts, and other experts to show how your motorcycle accident occurred. Some of the common causes of motorcycle crashes include:
- Drivers of larger vehicles who fail to respect the right of a motorcycle operator to share the road or understand how to respond when motorcycles are nearby
- Driver intoxication
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding, driving too closely, failing to yield, and other traffic violations
- Not anticipating and responding to road objects, potholes, and other road hazards
- The inexperience of a motorcycle rider
- Other causes
What personal injuries do motorcycle accidents cause?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we work with your doctors and our own network of doctors to understand and show the full scope and severity of your injuries, including:
- Road rash – which may occur when a rider falls and slides along the asphalt. Road rash can damage the skin and cause infections. Skin grafts and plastic surgery may be necessary.
- Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head trauma
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis and disk herniation
- Fractures/broken bones
- Kidney, lung, and other types of internal organ damage
- Soft tissue injuries
- Nerve, ligament, tendon, and muscle damage
- Burn injuries
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Death
If I’m in a motorcycle accident, what should I do immediately?
Motorcycle accidents are emotionally terrifying. Most riders suffer two impacts, one with another vehicle and a second with the hard ground. Many victims have unbearable physical pain. Injured riders should prioritize their health. In most cases, the other driver or someone at the accident site will call the police. The police should then arrange for emergency medical transport to Brooke Army Medical Center or another emergency care facility. If you’re not hurt badly, you should still be examined by a doctor as soon as possible.
You, the other driver, or someone at the accident site should contact the police for reasons in addition to arranging for immediate medical care. These reasons include securing the accident site so nobody else gets hurt and obtaining the contact, driver’s license, registration, and insurance information of the drivers. The police should also investigate what happened and file a police report.
We strongly encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. Our team can get the police report, have investigators review the accident site, review your medical care, and notify the insurance companies for the defendants that you have a claim. We can then work to obtain the maximum amount possible for your injuries or the death of a family member.
What laws govern motorcycle riding in Texas?
Texas laws regulate what equipment motorcycles should have and what equipment riders should have. The laws also regulate licensing, insurance, and other requirements. Some of the key requirements are:
- All motorcycle riders in Texas must have a valid motorcycle license
- Motorcycle riders 21 and over may choose not to wear a helmet, if they:
- Complete an authorized motorcycle education course, and
- Have valid medical insurance
Texas law (§ 545.0605) entitles motorcyclists to full lane use, allows two motorcycles to ride abreast in one lane, and prohibits riding between lanes or passing a vehicle within the same lane.
Who is responsible when motorcycle accidents happen?
Our Fort Sam Houston motorcycle accident attorney holds everyone responsible for your accident accountable. The responsible people may include:
- A car driver
- A truck driver
- A motorcycle driver
- A driver of any other vehicle
- The owner of the vehicle, if not the same as the driver
- The driver’s employer
- A seller of alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated to the extent where they posed a clear danger, if that patron later causes your motorcycle crash because of their intoxication
- A manufacturer of defective motorcycle parts, such as throttles, clutches, brakes, tires, and electrical systems
- Governmental agencies/entities for faulty road designs, maintenance, and repairs
- Other defendants
How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?
We work with your physicians, employers, motorcycle repair mechanics, and others to properly value your motorcycle accident claim.
We seek compensation for all of your past, current, and future damages, including:
- Medical expenses by every health provider for every type of reasonably necessary medical service, from the ER and hospital care to doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy, assistive help, and medications
- Lost wages, business income, benefits, and long-term compensation
- Physical pain and emotional suffering for every day you hurt, including if your pain lasts for your lifetime
- The cost to repair or replace your motorcycle depends on the amount of damage.
- Loss of bodily function
- Loss of life’s pleasures
- Any scarring and disfigurement
- The loss of consortium (marital comfort and intimacy)
If a motorcycle accident is fatal, we file a wrongful death claim for the family members. Wrongful death damages include:
- The funeral and burial expenses
- Your loved one’s medical bills due to the accident
- The loss of financial support (income, inheritance, and other financial support)
- The loss of personal support (comfort, companionship, love, education, and guidance that your loved one would have provided)
- Each family member’s personal suffering due to the wrongful death of their loved one
Why do clients select Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney?
Pat Maloney, Accident & Injury Attorney, has earned the praise of many former clients and insurance companies. One client wrote:
“We knew what really happened – but we couldn’t get the truth through. Once Pat got involved, he saved the case. He fought very hard for us. He saved our family. I’ll always be thankful for Pat Maloney.”
Mr. Maloney’s legal recognition includes:
Do you have a Fort Sam Houston motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We speak with clients at our office in San Antonio, located at 239 E Commerce St. If your health makes traveling too difficult, we can arrange to meet you at your home or another location. Our lawyer also consults with clients by phone and online video platforms, such as FaceTime and Zoom.
We’re here to guide you through each step of your case.
Contact our Fort Sam Houston motorcycle accident attorney today
Motorcycle accidents are scary. Survivors often need long-term medical care. Many victims can’t work now or for the rest of their lives. At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we’ve helped many personal injury victims and the families of deceased victims obtain strong recoveries. Call us or complete our contact form to schedule your free consultation. We represent motorcycle accident victims on a contingency fee basis.