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A motorcycle accident can change your life in an instant. One moment you are riding through Dallas on your way to work, heading home, or enjoying the open road. Next, you may be facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, time away from work, and a long recovery. What should have been a routine ride can suddenly affect every part of your life.
Motorcyclists face unique risks on Dallas roads. Unlike drivers in passenger vehicles, riders have little protection in a collision. There are no airbags, seat belts, or steel frames to absorb the impact. When a driver fails to see a motorcycle, changes lanes without looking, follows too closely, or turns left in front of a rider, the consequences can be devastating.
At Frenkel & Frenkel, our Dallas motorcycle accident lawyers understand the challenges injured riders face. Insurance companies often rely on unfair stereotypes and try to place blame on motorcyclists, even when another driver caused the crash. We investigate the accident, gather the evidence needed to prove fault, and fight for the full compensation our clients deserve. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial because insurance companies know which law firms are willing to take cases to court when necessary.
If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident in Dallas, contact us for a free consultation. We handle motorcycle accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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What Should I Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Dallas?
Get medical care right away, even if you think you are fine. If you can, take photos, get witness names and phone numbers, and do not give a recorded statement to an insurer before you talk to a lawyer. Texas gives you two years from the crash date to file most injury lawsuits, but evidence and memories fade much sooner. A Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer can help protect your claim and explain what money may be available for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term losses.
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Insurance companies often undervalue motorcycle accident claims because of bias against riders. They may argue that motorcycles are inherently dangerous, that riders assume all risks, or that your injuries were worsened because you were not in a car. These are unfair tactics designed to reduce settlement amounts.
The truth is simple: if another driver caused the crash through negligence, they are at fault regardless of what you were riding. Your choice to ride a motorcycle does not give other drivers the right to be careless. At Frenkel & Frenkel, we know how to counter insurance company bias and fight for fair compensation that covers your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
Fault depends on who failed to use reasonable care. In many cases, the other driver is at fault. Common examples include left turns in front of a rider, missed blind spots, red-light runs, and distracted driving.
Texas uses a modified comparative negligence rule. You can recover money if you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule, so they often try to blame the rider. Strong evidence and a lawyer can help fight that.
Motorcycle claims are not handled the same way as car claims. Insurance companies often start with bias instead of facts. An adjuster may say you were speeding or reckless just because you were on a motorcycle.
A lawyer can push back, gather the facts, and negotiate from a stronger place.
A rider takes the full force of the crash. Even a low-speed wreck can cause broken bones, road rash, or head injuries. Faster crashes can bring brain injury, spinal cord damage, internal bleeding, and long recovery times.
A fair claim should include current medical bills, future care, lost earning ability, pain, and the limits you may live with for years.
Riders are often blamed for crashes caused by other drivers. Adjusters may point to a helmet choice, a past ticket, or the time of day to try to lower payment. Those facts do not prove fault.
Texas law does not block your claim just because you were not wearing a helmet if you are over 21 and meet the legal exemption rules. The insurer may still argue that a helmet would have reduced your injuries. That is only one issue in the case.
Texas has a partial helmet law. Riders and passengers under 21 must wear a DOT-approved helmet. Riders 21 and older may ride without one only if they completed a state-approved safety course or have at least $10,000 in health insurance for motorcycle injury costs.
Lane splitting means riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic. It is illegal in Texas under Transportation Code Section 545.0605. If you were riding legally but still get blamed, a lawyer can answer with facts and law.
Common Questions About Motorcycle Accident Claims
What if I Was Not Wearing a Helmet at the Time of the Crash?
If you are 21 or older, Texas may let you ride without a helmet if you meet the legal rules. Not wearing a helmet does not automatically end your claim. The other side may argue that your injuries were worse because of it, but the main issue is still what caused the crash.
Can I Still File a Claim If I Was Partially at Fault?
Yes, in many cases. Under Texas' modified comparative negligence rule, you may still recover if you are 50% or less at fault. Your recovery is cut by your share of fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
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Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for people hurt in motorcycle accidents. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases against negligent drivers and insurance companies.
Our founding attorneys used to defend insurance companies. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for injured people like you. We know the tactics companies use, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Dallas.
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Left-turn accidents at intersections or driveways
Rear-end collisions from a driver following too closely
Sideswipe and lane-change crashes
Head-on collisions caused by a driver crossing the center line
T-bone crashes when another driver runs a red light or stop sign
Crashes caused by potholes, construction debris, or bad pavement
Product defect cases involving bad brakes, tires, frames, or fuel systems
Crashes involving commercial vehicles, delivery trucks, or 18-wheelers
Crashes with uninsured or underinsured drivers
Crashes with uninsured orFatal crashes that may support wrongful death claims for family members underinsured drivers
There is no upfront cost. We offer a free first meeting and handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Our fee is a share of what we win.
You may be able to recover medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning ability, pain and suffering, stress, permanent injury, damage to your bike and gear, and in some cases punitive damages if the other side acted with gross negligence. The value depends on your injuries, the evidence, and the insurance available.
Be careful. Adjusters work for the insurance company, not for you. They may ask questions that lower your claim or shift blame. You do not have to give a recorded statement. Talk to a lawyer first if you can.
Texas requires drivers to carry minimum liability insurance, but some do not. If the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured, you may be able to use your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage if your policy includes it. A lawyer can review your policy and help find every possible source of money.
The basic legal rules are similar, but motorcycle claims often bring more pushback. Insurers are more likely to question the rider, the injuries are often worse, and bias can affect the claim. Because the stakes are high, it helps to have a lawyer who knows how to handle those issues.
Yes. If a brake failure, tire blowout, or fuel system defect caused the crash, you may have a product defect claim against the maker, seller, or distributor. Texas usually uses strict liability in these cases. You do not have to prove the company was careless. You must show the product was defective and caused your injury.
If you lost a family member in a fatal motorcycle crash, you may be able to bring a wrongful death claim. In Texas, certain family members, including spouses, children, and parents, may seek money for funeral costs, lost support, loss of companionship, and the pain of the loss. The two-year deadline usually applies, so talk to a lawyer as soon as you can.
