Oak Hills Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Accomplished representation for injured motorcycle riders and families
Oak Hills residents and visitors enjoy riding motorcycles for the feeling of freedom, the friendship of other riders, the cost factor compared to cars, and the hands-on mechanical beauty of their motorcycles. Unfortunately, the joy of riding a motorcycle comes with the risk of an accident. Riders who use Fredericksburg Road, Babcock Road, Callaghan Road, or any other local roads in Oak Hills risk injuries and death because many car drivers fail to respect motorcycle operators, and motorcycles are generally less stable than vehicles with more wheels.
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we’ve been fighting for decades to hold drivers and other responsible parties accountable for the injuries they cause. Most motorcycle accidents are preventable. Sadly, these accidents cause more deaths and more serious injuries than car accidents. This is why we work with your doctors, employers, and others to explain in detail all the injuries you have. We demand full compensation for all your personal and financial damages. Call us today to assert your rights.
Our record of success includes a $2 million recovery for a client who suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How dangerous is it to ride a motorcycle?
- What types of motorcycle accidents do you handle?
- Why do motorcycle accidents happen in Oak Hills?
- What types of injuries are common when motorcycle accidents happen?
- What are my priorities after a motorcycle accident?
- What laws regulate riding a motorcycle in Oak Hills?
- Who is responsible for motorcycle crashes that cause physical harm?
- What is the value of my Oak Hills motorcycle accident?
- Why do accident victims select your personal injury lawyer for representation?
- Do you have an Oak Hills motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
How dangerous is it to ride a motorcycle?
2024 data from the Texas Department of Transportation shows that 585 people died in motorcycle accidents. More than 2,350 motorcycle drivers suffered injuries, and 175 passengers suffered suspected serious injuries.
Motorcycle accidents cause more deaths and severe injuries because, unlike cars and trucks, motorcycles fail to provide any physical protection. When crashes happen, many riders suffer two impacts – one with another vehicle and a second with the hard road.
What types of motorcycle accidents do you handle?
Our Oak Hills personal injury lawyers have the experience and working relationships with investigators, motorcycle safety experts, and others to handle all types of motorcycle accidents, including:
- Head-on accidents
- Rear-end accidents
- T-bone/broadside accidents
- Accidents in curves
- Turning accidents
- Accidents with cars and trucks
- Accidents with other motorcycle riders
- Intersection accidents
Why do motorcycle accidents happen in Oak Hills?
Many motorcycle accidents happen because car and truck drivers don’t respect motorcycle riders or don’t understand how to respond when they see a motorcycle rider.
Other causes of motorcycle accidents are common to all types of accidents. These include driver distraction, driver intoxication, fatigue, speeding, driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions, and other traffic violations.
Some of the causes that are fairly unique to motorcycles include dangerous road conditions, operator inexperience, rain and other dangerous weather conditions, and riding in groups.
What types of injuries are common when motorcycle accidents happen?
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we work with doctors, including yours, who handle all types of motorcycle injuries. One type of injury that is fairly unique to motorcycle riders is road rash. Road rash occurs when a rider slides along the road after falling from the motorcycle. Road rash may cause infections. Accident victims may require skin grafts and plastic surgery to treat road rash.
We handle all types of catastrophic and serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries and other head injuries
- Spinal cord damage, such as paralysis and herniated disks
- The loss of part or all of an arm or leg/traumatic amputation
- Fractures/broken bones
- Rib and other crush injuries
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Tissue and nerve damage
- Tendon and ligament damage
- Loss of vision or hearing
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Death
What are my priorities after a motorcycle accident?
The three main priorities after any accident are:
- Call the police
- Get medical help
- Contact an experienced Oak Hills motorcycle accident lawyer
The police will help to secure the traffic area, obtain everyone’s driving and contact information, and conduct an initial examination. They should also prepare and file a police report.
The police should help injury victims obtain medical transportation to a medical facility, such as the Oak Hills Medical Building. ER paramedics and doctors should provide an initial diagnosis and initial treatments. They can also help decide if you should be admitted. Prompt medical care helps both your medical recovery and your legal claim.
Our personal injury lawyers are here to answer your questions and explain how the claims process works. We have investigators who examine the motorcycle accident site and speak with witnesses. Our team can notify the insurance companies that you have a motorcycle accident claim. Our lawyer is prepared to handle every part of your case, including filing complaints, conducting discovery of the witnesses, showing how your accident happened and who is responsible, and placing a value on all your damages. We can negotiate with the insurance companies. If there is no settlement, we’re ready to argue your case before a local judge and jury.
One other priority to consider, if you’re able to, is to take (or have someone with you take) photos or videos of your injuries and the accident site.
What laws regulate riding a motorcycle in Oak Hills?
Texas regulates many aspects of motorcycle riding:
- Motorcycle operators must have a motorcycle license
- Motorcycles have to have specific equipment
- Drivers and owners must have liability insurance
- Motorcycle operators must obey the Texas traffic rules
Groups of motorcycle operators can drive in a staggered line, but drivers cannot share lanes with other vehicles.
Riders under 21 must wear an approved motorcycle helmet. Riders 21 and up may ride without a helmet if they’ve completed an approved motorcycle safety course or are covered by a health insurance plan that provides medical benefits for motorcycle-collision injuries (and carry proof).
Who is responsible for motorcycle crashes that cause physical harm?
Our Oak Hills motorcycle accident attorneys hold everyone responsible for your accident accountable. The defendants may include the following:
- The driver of a larger vehicle – a car, truck, or bus
- The driver of a motorcycle
- The owner of the vehicle, if the owner and driver are not the same
- An employer of the driver
- A seller of alcohol to a person who is obviously intoxicated, and causes your accident due to their intoxication
- A manufacturer of defective motorcycle parts
- The Texas Department of Transportation or other governmental agencies/entities (note that Claims against TxDOT or other governmental entities are limited by the Texas Tort Claims Act, which has narrow waivers, damage caps, and notice requirements)
- Other defendants
What is the value of my Oak Hills motorcycle accident?
Our Oak Hills truck accident lawyers review all the small details that often lead to large recoveries. We demand compensation for the following:
- Economic damages. These include:
- All your medical bills for every type of treatment, service, medical device, or medication
- All your losses because you cannot work, including wages, business income, benefits, and long-term disability pay
- The cost to fix or replace your motorcycle
- Personal damages. These include:
- Every ache, pain, moment of anxiety, and all your physical and emotional trauma due to the accident
- Road rash and other scars or disfiguring injuries
- The loss of bodily function
- The loss of life’s pleasures, including the loss of consortium (marital enjoyment and comfort)
If a spouse, parent, or child died in a motorcycle accident in Oak Hills, we file a claim for wrongful death damages. This claim includes:
- The funeral and burial costs
- Any outstanding medical expenses
- The loss of the financial support your loved one would have provided
- The loss of love, guidance, companionship, and comfort that your loved one would have enjoyed with each family member
- The emotional distress of the family members
Why do accident victims select your personal injury lawyer for representation?
Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney has earned the respect of former clients, the insurance industry, and the legal community for our dedication to our clients and our record of verdicts and settlements.
We handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our success depends on your success.
Do you have an Oak Hills motorcycle accident lawyer near me?
Yes. We meet motorcycle accident victims and families at 239 E Commerce St. in San Antonio, TX. If your health makes traveling too difficult, we can arrange to see you at your home or a healthcare facility. We also consult with clients by phone and through online video platforms, such as FaceTime and Zoom.
We’re here to guide you each step of the way through your motorcycle accident claim.
Contact our Oak Hills motorcycle accident lawyer today
At Pat Maloney: Accident & Injury Attorney, we understand how frightening motorcycle accidents and the claims process are. We’re ready to help you restart your life. Call us today or use our contact form to schedule your free consultation.